87K views · 339 shares | 'We understand that people are frustrated… but planned burning will not stop bushfires. It is a tool we use to reduce fuel load, it will reduce the severity and the spread of fires, but it’s not the panacea.’ Darrin McKenzie from the Department of Environment responds to criticism that more should've been done to prevent the Victorian bushfire crisis. | Sunrise | Facebook

72K views · 39 reactions | Queensland Bushfire Emergency: The focus of the bushfire emergency is shifting. More than 50 fires are burning, many out-of-control. The greatest battle is now in Central Queensland, near Yeppoon. More: 7news.link/605vOh #qldfires #7NEWS | 7NEWS Sunshine Coast | Facebook