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Queensland's bushfire emergency

QUEENSLAND IS ON FIRE. HERE'S HOW THE EMERGENCY IS UNFOLDING.

* 51 fires are burning across the state

* 18 homes have been destroyed: Ten in the Gold Coast hinterland, seven in Stanthorpe and one in far north Queensland

* Conditions are volatile and not expected to ease until Tuesday

* Evacuees from around Stanthorpe are being allowed to return home but have been warned they may need to flee again

* A refuge centre has been established in Canungra

* Fire crews from NSW and federal defence personnel are assisting

* The Queensland government has promised assistance to those left homeless