I wonder if this was one of the property owners making allegations of the fire
http://www.miningaustralia.com.au/news/facebook-threats-land-csg-activist-in-court
One of the reasons I find NSW as an attractive UCG target if they can get across that UCG is not CSG and is far safer IMO. Ban on further CSG exploration until Sept 2015 when re-assessed.
http://www.miningaustralia.com.au/news/coal-seam-gas-exploration-ban-extended