September 12, 2014

Ten fire crews were called to a large grassfire burning on a property near Weeks Road at Goodger this afternoon.

The fire broke out at about 1:00pm and sent smoke billowing into the sky south of Kingaroy.

Fire crews laid down protection around a nearby house but a QFES spokesman said the fire was currently posing no threat to property.

Both urban and rural brigades attended.

The fire has burned out about 2ha of land.

UPDATE 3:15pm:  Six fire crews are at a grassfire burning in the vicinity of Coolabunia Road and Malar Road at Booie.

This fire, which broke out at 2:00pm, is also posing no threat to property and crews are working to contain the fire.

UPDATE 5:00pm: Fire crews are also in attendance at a grassfire near the Chinchilla-Wondai Road at Ballogie.  No further information is available.