Police have charged a teenager with lighting a bushfire in Queensland that destroyed more than a dozen homes.
Queensland Police have released a statement saying: "A teenager will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act following the investigation of a fire near Yeppoon.
"The fire started around 1.30pm Saturday, November 9, at Cobraball.
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"Police have spoken with the 16-year-old male and he will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.
"At this time of heightened danger and following the declaration of a State of Fire Emergency, the community is asked to work with authorities to prevent fires.
"Parents and carers are urged to speak to their children about the consequences of lighting fires in this time of heightened danger."
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The fire tore through 14 properties and destroyed 28 sheds before firefighters were able to bring the blaze under control.
Queensland is in the grips of dozens of bushfires at the moment, with eight at Watch and Act level.
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