A bushfire has burnt through part of the iconic Burleigh Headland overnight.

Fire crews and park rangers were called to the headland just after 9pm following reports of a large blaze.

Upon arrival, they found an area of land about 50m x 40m alight.

Crews worked to douse the flames, which were extinguished just before 10pm.

Rangers remained on site to monitor the area.

It’s not yet known what sparked the blaze.

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