Shock picture from famous Aussie beach shows bushfire raging near Byron Bay
A large fire spread rapidly near Byron Bay, causing smoke to fill the sky and obscure the view on the horizon.
Written by Madeleine Achenza for NCA Newswire and Australian Associated Press.
Blog post time-stamp: 04:20 BST, 16 October 2023 | Blog post update time-stamp: 04:20 BST, 16 October 2023
A wildfire is currently burning in close proximity to one of Australia's most renowned beaches, causing smoke clouds to congest the sky.
The fire that is not being controlled has already consumed 140 hectares of terrain located alongside the North Belongil beach situated in Byron Bay. The blaze is also affecting nearby residential streets as it spreads.
The firefighters are now in the second day of their attempt to put out the fire that has erupted around 5 kilometers in the northwest direction of Byron Bay. The fire is located between three areas: Bayshore Drive, Black Rock Road, and Ewingsdale Road.
The authorities are encouraging both locals and visitors to stay updated on the situation and regularly check the RFS website for any new announcements.
A forest fire has been raging next to the famous beaches of Byron Bay for two days. A photo of the fire was shared on Facebook.
Recommendation: There is a fire in the area around Bayshore Drive, located 5 kilometers North West of Byron Bay. The blaze is located between Bayshore Drive, Black Rock Road, and Ewingsdale Road. People living in the area should keep an eye on the situation and stay informed about any updates. More information can be found at the provided link.
On Monday, the risk of fire in the northern region of NSW increased significantly, reaching critical levels and resulting in a comprehensive ban on all fire activities.
A video captured from high above shows the fire area using heat-sensing technology. It displays the large area affected by the fire and how close it is to the coastal regions.
On Sunday, people who were at the beach shared surprising pictures on their social media accounts. These images showed large, dark clouds of smoke rising from the wooded areas behind the well-known coastline of Byron.
A severe warning of the potential of a dangerous fire has been announced for certain areas in Queensland due to the significantly high temperatures that are being experienced throughout the state.
There are reports from the Bureau of Meteorology alerting inhabitants of the Darling Downs and Granite Belt areas west of Brisbane about the impending high temperatures, with the mercury expected to rise up to 35 degrees Celsius on Monday.
According to Queensland Fire and Emergency Service, there are currently 18 fires affecting the vegetation in the state. Within the past 24 hours, over 60 fires have occurred and are under the control of the authorities.
A notice has been issued to keep people informed about the situation in many rural areas of Queensland. The authorities are paying close attention to a fire that is raging in Deepwater, close to Rockhampton.
The airplane teams and water-dousing squads are prepared and waiting.
On Monday, the Bureau of Meteorology is anticipated to release a new report.
