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Suspicious video may show origin of Gold Coast koala habitat fire

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Queensland Police are looking into a video posted online of a teenager playing with fire, which they believe started a devastating bushfire that burned through a koala habitat in Burleigh Heads.

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  • Police are investigating a suspicious bushfire in a koala habitat on the Gold Coast.
  • A viral video of a teenager playing with fire is under review but may be unrelated. 10s
  • The fire burned one and a half hectares and was difficult to control due to the location. 34s
  • Wildlife, including koalas and snakes, were heavily impacted by the fire. 1m 3s
  • The area is closed to the public, with fines for trespassing while it regenerates. 1m 20s
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