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<br>The response to a massive Fraser Island bushfire that has destroyed almost half of the world-heritage-listed national park will be reviewed, Queensland's premier says.<br> <br>Firefighters have dumped more than a million litres of water and fire-retardant gel on the blaze, which has burned through 81,500 hectares.<br> <br>The fire continues to burn on three fronts seven weeks after it was sparked by an [http://www.encyclopedia.com/searchresults.aspx?q=illegal illegal] campfire, which continues to be investigated.<br> <br>"The sight of it burning is so painful," Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk told parliament on Wednesday.<br> <br>"It's understandable that those who love the island want to be assured that everything that could be done to protect it has and is being done.<br> <br>"That is why I can confirm the inspector-general emergency management has been instructed to conduct a full review.<br> <br>"He will examine all aspects of preparedness and response."<br> <br>One front of the blaze is about 2.5 kilometres east of Kingfisher Bay Resort and heading southeast.<br> <br>The resort and a neighbouring workers' village remain under a prepare to leave the order, however, all guests were evacuated on Monday and staff followed late on Wednesday.<br> <br>Another part of the bushfire is about 4km west of Happy Valley and headed south.<br> <br>On the eastern side of the island, the fire is 3km south of the evacuated Cathedrals on Fraser camping grounds and  [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-vinh-ha-long-ha-noi-gia-re-nhat-dich-vu-tot-nhat.html tour du lịch hạ long] travelling south towards Eli Creek.<br> <br>Water bombers have dumped more than a million litres of water and fire-retardant gel on the bushfire but the loose soil on the world's largest sand island means it quickly drains away.<br> <br>Queensland Fire and [http://www.buzzfeed.com/search?q=Emergency%20Services Emergency Services] warn a persistent heatwave could see fire weather conditions deteriorate.<br> <br>It took over management of the fire from the Queensland Department of Environment and Science national park ranger service on Friday.<br> <br>QFES immediately ordered tourists to stay away from the island, closing access from 5pm to all people except residents and essential workers.<br> <br>Visitors already on the island have been told to stay close to their campsites and avoid travelling on inland tracks and roads.<br> <br>The giant blaze is thought to have been started by an illegal campfire on October 14.<br> <br>Opposition spokesman for  [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-vinh-ha-long-ha-noi-gia-re-nhat-dich-vu-tot-nhat.html kynghidongduong.vn] fire and emergency services, Dale Last, said the fire had been poorly managed and multiple government departments must be held to account.<br> <br>"Business operators, residents and tourists are rightfully angry with the government's slow response and they deserve answers not excuses," he said.<br> <br>Fraser Island is about 250km north of Brisbane and is 123km in length.<br> <br>According to The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization,  [https://www.kynghidongduong.vn/tours/tour-du-lich-vinh-ha-long-ha-noi-gia-re-nhat-dich-vu-tot-nhat.html tour du lịch hạ long] the island is 181,851 hectares in size.<br>