Two fire front’s within Central Queensland’s Blackdown Tableland National Park have seen heavy engagement from the state’s fire services and paramedic units.

Yesterday, Queensland Ambulance Service assessed 13 injured, 12 of which were trapped by bushfire.  The RACQ Lifeflight helicopter has now been ‘stood down’ after the successful rescues.

This comes as an emergency warning has been issued for the Walsh River in Queensland’s north, stating it is now ‘too late’ to leave the area.