Fire Ban For Sth Burnett, Cherbourg
The Queensland Fire Department has imposed a local fire ban for residents living in 13 Council areas, including the South Burnett, Cherbourg and Gympie regions.
Fire Ban Extended Again
UPDATE October 13: The local fire bans declared in the South Burnett and Cherbourg Local Government Areas were cancelled at 5:00pm on Monday (October 13) following rainfall across the region.
LAT Called In To Gilla Fire
Queensland Fire Department has released video of the Large Air Tanker in action at the Gilla bushfire on Wednesday.
Mt Binga Bushfire: Stay Informed
UPDATE 7:04pm, Tuesday: The Queensland Fire Department has downgraded the Bushfire Advice for the Mt Binga fire to STAY INFORMED.
Fire Ban Extended Again
The local fire ban for residents living in the South Burnett, Cherbourg, Gympie and North Burnett regions has been extended again.
Fire Ban Extended
The South Burnett / Cherbourg fire ban has been extended to 11:59pm on Monday.
Fire Ban For Toowoomba Region
The Queensland Fire Department has imposed a local fire ban for residents living in four more council areas, including the Toowoomba Regional Council area.
Fire Ban For Somerset Region
The Queensland Fire Department has imposed a local fire ban for residents living in five council areas, including Somerset Regional Council.
Permits ‘Tighten’ After Fires Escape
Landholders in the South and North Burnett have been reminded their fire permits have conditions which have to be met before they light up.
Choppers Called To Fight Fires
Heavy machinery was called in to cut fire breaks and water-bombing helicopters despatched to help firefighters tackle a spate of fires around the South Burnett on Wednesday.
