IN PICTURES: Moment Peregian Springs exploded

News Streets are deserted around Peregian and Marcus Beach, except for those lending a hand to crews on the frontline. FOLLOW OUR LIVE UPDATES FROM THE SCENE HERE

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News As a total fire ban continues, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services have been on call to put out flames, including one unusual instance involving a pig.

News HUNDREDS of people have been evacuated as a fast-moving bushfire sweeps through beachside suburbs on the Sunshine Coast.

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News AN OUT-of-control fire raging north toward Noosa started as small blaze at Peregian Springs which residents tried to put out.

News Photographer Lachie Millard last night described the fear he felt for his young family and their home in the path of destructive Sunshine Coast fires.