December 3, 2020
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services has imposed a local fire ban for residents in the Toowoomba Regional Council area, including Yarraman and Cooyar.
The local fire ban will be in place from 12:05am on Friday (December 4) to 11:55pm on Tuesday, December 8 for residents in the Toowoomba, Southern Downs, Goondiwindi, Western Downs, Maranoa, Murweh, Quilpie, Bulloo, Paroo and Balonne local government areas.
There are already fire bans in place in the South Burnett, Cherbourg, Gympie, North Burnett and Somerset council areas.
Under a local fire ban, all open fires are prohibited (subject to exemptions) and all Permits to Light Fire which have been issued in the designated areas have been cancelled.
Power tools may be used during a local fire ban, however QFES encourages people to use these with extreme care and ensure adequate equipment is available to extinguish any fire which may start.
This may include having a person available to watch out for any ignitions that occur.
- Related article: Local Fire Ban Due To Risk
