Man Charged Over Kingaroy Fires
Police have charged a man following an investigation into nine fires lit on vacant land in Kingaroy.
Caravans Destroyed By Fire
Three unoccupied caravans and a shipping container have been destroyed by a fire burning in the Wutul / East Cooyar region on Sunday.
Bombers Target Charlestown Blaze
Fire crews were called on Sunday afternoon to a bushfire which broke out near Hoggs Road at Charlestown
Challenging Time For Firies
Firefighters are bracing for another challenging period over the coming days, with latest figures showing 114 vegetation fires were reported across the State overnight, Fire and Emergency Services Minister Craig Crawford said on Sunday.
Teelah Fire Is Still Burning
A fire that began on Saturday afternoon at Teelah, near Blackbutt, was still keeping fire crews busy on Sunday evening
Fire Permits Suspended
The Queensland Fire and Emergency Service has advised that due to heightened fire conditions over the coming days, all Permits to Light Fires have been suspended in South Burnett, North Burnett and Gympie council areas.
Chopper Called In To Fight Flames
Houses came under threat on the outskirts of Kingaroy on Friday afternoon from a fast-moving bushfire which broke out about 2:25pm near Curtis and Schellbachs roads.
Smallest Spark Can Start Biggest Fire
Firefighters are reminding South Burnett residents that in the current conditions just one spark from power tools or machinery could be enough to start a massive blaze.
Long Bushfire Season Ahead
Fire and Emergency Services Minister Craig Crawford has warned that Queensland is in for a long bushfire season, following 230 fires recorded at the weekend.
Firefighters Protect Gordonbrook Homes
A fire which broke out on a property adjacent to the Memerambi-Gordonbrook Road on Sunday evening was whipped up by north-easterly winds, pushing it quickly towards homes on Cooleys Road at Gordonbrook.
Large Fire At Okeden
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services has issued an Advice alert in relation to a bushfire burning near Parishs Road at Okeden, just north of Proston.
Fire Brigade Called To Shop
Firefighters were called on Thursday morning after smoke was spotted coming out of the front of a former shop in Toomey Street, Yarraman.
Firies Monitoring Inverlaw Blaze
Fire crews are monitoring a large grass fire which broke out at Inverlaw on Sunday afternoon
Police Probe Suspicious Fires
Police are investigating a string of suspicious fires which occurred at the weekend near Kelvyn Street and Oasis Drive in Kingaroy.
South Nanango Fire Under Control
Firefighters have contained a grass fire burning beside Izzards Road at South Nanango.
Please Don’t Burn Our Poles: Ergon
Ergon Energy is urging property owners planning hazard reduction burns to take precautions to prevent damage to the electricity network – and avoid potentially large repair bills.
Gully Fire At Ellesmere
Five rural fire crews were called to a small fire burning in a gully at Ellesmere on Monday morning.
Local Towns Vulnerable To Bushfires
Firefighters have singled out Benarkin, Wattle Camp and Wondai as being vulnerable to bushfires over the next few months.
Large Grass Fire Under Control
A large grass fire which broke out near the New England Highway at Upper Yarraman on Tuesday morning was brought under control by 12:55pm.
Codi’s A Real Little Hero
A seven-year-old Blackbutt boy is being hailed as a “genuine little hero” by his mum after he managed to get his aunt out of a potentially dangerous house fire on Sunday afternoon.
