Authorities will today be working to repatriate residents displaced by bushfires in the declared disaster area surrounding Noosa.
Residents who remain evacuated are now allowed to return to their homes in controlled stages, the first stage being Noosa North Shore, Noosa Banks and Daintree Park.
Police will be on scene managing barge transport and modified road closures on McKinnon Drive.
Police are urging everyone to remain patient and not converge on the area all at once, and to follow directions. Locals should not return to their homes unless advised to do so by authorities as it may still not be safe.
Residents in Cooroibah and Ringtail Creek must not return to their properties, as conditions are still too dangerous.
Police will continue to actively patrol fire-affected areas to mitigate opportunist crime and protect property.
There are no substantiated reports of theft of property, however any residents who return home and suspect criminal activity or feel
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