October 21, 2013

A local Fire Ban will come into force from midnight on Wednesday, October 23, until midnight on Tuesday, November 5, in parts of the South Burnett.

Fires have been banned in the former Wondai and Murgon shire council areas, Cherbourg and all of Gympie and the North Burnett regional council areas, including Goomeri, Tansey, Kilkivan, Booubyjan and Gayndah.

No fires will be permitted to be lit in the open except:

  • Fires within a properly constructed barbecue area provided they are not left unattended
  • Fires for the purpose of disposal of animal carcasses, subject to the issue of a permit by the local Fire Warden
  • Fires of commercial necessity subject to the issue of a permit to light fire by the Chief Fire Warden, Area Director Rural Operations
  • Fires lit in accordance with the provisions of Section 86A of the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service Act 1990, Part 6 Sections 53 Powers of authorised officer in dangerous situations, and 55 Powers of authorised fire officer for preventative or Investigative purposes.

Power tools, including lawn mowers and mechanical slashers, may be used however the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service encourages people to use these with extreme care and to ensure that adequate equipment is available to extinguish any fire that may start.

This could include having a person available to watch out for any ignitions that occur.

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