Mt Stanley Bushfire: Update

Mt Stanley Bushfire: Update

A fire which broke out more than a month ago at Mt Stanley, north-east of Nanango, escalated on Friday with authorities telling campers at Landcruiser Mountain Park they should leave now.

Fire Ban Extended

Fire Ban Extended

The local fire ban in place in the Toowoomba Regional Council area – due to expire on Friday – has been extended again.

Woolooga Bushfire: Update

Woolooga Bushfire: Update

Firefighters were called just after noon on Tuesday to a bushfire burning near Brooweena-Woolooga Road, north of Woolooga.

Widgee Fire: Update

Widgee Fire: Update

A bushfire broke out late on Wednesday afternoon near Golden Hills and Reinke roads at Widgee.

Cinnibar Fire: Update

Cinnibar Fire: Update

Motorists have been urged to drive with caution on the Wide Bay Highway because of smoke from a large fire burning near Goomeri.

State Of Emergency Eases

State Of Emergency Eases

The State of Fire Emergency Declaration imposed on 42 local government areas in early November has been partially wound back as fire conditions ease.   

Fire Crews Kept Busy

Fire Crews Kept Busy

Firefighters were kept busy at the weekend attending a string of fires throughout the greater South Burnett region.

Thornside Fire Update

Thornside Fire Update

Residents of the Thornside locality, near Widgee, were advised on Friday morning that it was now safe to return to their homes.

Monsildale Fire: Advice

Monsildale Fire: Advice

QFES advised on Saturday afternoon that the Monsildale bushfire, north-east of Linville, is still burning within containment lines.

Kingaroy Fire: Advice

Kingaroy Fire: Advice

QFES issued an advice alert on Friday morning for the Kingaroy fire which has been burning since last Saturday afternoon.