Moreton Island bushfire contained after burning 2,300 hectares

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A bushfire on Moreton Island, north of Brisbane, has been contained after burning 2,300 hectares and forcing camper evacuations. Investigators believe the fire was sparked by a campfire lit on Saturday morning during an active fire ban. About 20 campers were relocated over the weekend. The fire ban remains in place, and parts of the national park are temporarily closed. Smoke is expected to drift toward Brisbane.


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