November 13, 2023
The local fire ban in the South and North Burnett, Cherbourg and Gympie council areas has been extended to 11:59pm next Monday (November 20).
The ban also covers the Bundaberg, Fraser Coast, Sunshine Coast and Noosa local government areas.
Under a local fire ban all open fires are prohibited and all Permits to Light Fire which have been issued in the designated areas have been cancelled for the duration of the ban.
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.
