“Hours of water-bombing operations and hundreds of Fire & Rescue Service and Rural Fire Service personnel continue to make a heroic effort to bring these fires finally under control. “Due to adverse weather conditions, these fires have been very difficult to contain,” Minister Ryan said. Queensland Minister for Fire and Emergency Services Mark Ryan said the fires escalated quickly on Sunday afternoon, 12 February. “A range of assistance is now available to support community recovery such as immediate personal hardship payments to cover the costs of essential items for individuals and families, as well as funding for operational response activities.” “Through the DRFA we are able to offer those most affected some peace of mind by providing assistance to help meet their immediate needs. “I recognise that this is an extremely stressful time for evacuated residents currently in temporary accommodation,” Minister Watt said.
Communities within the Western Downs affected by ongoing bushfires in the region can now access disaster assistance.ĭevastating fires have destroyed property, forced residents from their homes, and burnt through thousands of hectares of land around Tara, Fairylands, Myall Park and Montrose, leaving many households without power.įederal Minister for Emergency Management Murray Watt said the Australian and Queensland Governments were working together to support recovery efforts through the jointly funded Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
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