September 29, 2018
Firefighters cut a firebreak in a bid to protect property from a large fire burning at Durong on Saturday afternoon.
The blaze, near Ironbark Road, was reported about 12:30pm.
At 4:20pm, there were 10 fire crews on the scene.
A QFES spokesperson said the fire had burned out an area of about 80 acres and was posing a potential threat to a nearby property.
To combat this, crews were cutting a firebreak on the northern side of the property using a bulldozer.
Any residents concerned their property is under threat should call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
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At 3:00pm, three fire crews responded to a grass fire burning near Haly Creek Road at Goodger.
Smoke from the fire was also drifting across Kingaroy-Cooyar Road.
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