Dramatic footage of terrifying hinterland fire
DRAMATIC aerial footage of the unpredictable Lower Beechmont bushfire has been released by the Queensland Police helicopter.

The Polair chopper captured flames licking at treetops, raging through bushland and raining embers down on the region.
Polair assisted firefighting operations by Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) around the hinterland town overnight.

The provided footage shows an aerial view over the fireground between 11.45pm on Friday and 4am today.

This afternoon, Lower Beechmont residents were warned by QFES to 'prepare to leave' as the blaze continues to burn in difficult terrain.
The area was badly affected by the hinterland bushfires in September.