Wattle Camp Fire – Latest News
Updates from the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) and the Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG)
Fires At Wattle Camp, Taromeo
Two fires which erupted in the South Burnett on Friday kept eleven fire crews busy.
4WD Wipes Out Town’s Fuel
A 4WD crashed backwards into the fuel bowser outside the Maidenwell Trading Post on Thursday afternoon, creating a mini-emergency in the small town.
Please Don’t Burn Our Poles: Ergon
Property owners planning burn-offs have been urged by Ergon Energy to take precautions to prevent damage to the electricity network.
Fire Destroys Vehicle, Container
Urban and rural fire brigades were scrambled on Friday afternoon after a small fire on a Blackbutt North property was whipped up by the wind and took off quickly through surrounding grass.
Winds Whip Up Accidental Fire
Strong winds caused problems for firefighters called to a grassfire accidentally started near Wondai on Saturday afternoon.
Burnett Braces For Fire Season
Firefighters are warning that the South Burnett is now accelerating towards bushfire season
Quick Action Saves Firies $1290 Fee
Brooklands Rural Fire Brigade has been relieved of a $1290 plumbing fee because it acted quickly.
Very High Fire Danger Warning
Firefighters are on high alert as parts of southern Queensland brace for abnormally warm temperatures and dry conditions in coming days.
QFES Honours Cherbourg Firefighter
The opening may have been a bit delayed – the $1.2m station was actually built in 2012 – but that took nothing away from the official opening ceremony for the “new” Cherbourg Fire Station on Wednesday.
$1.8m Fire Station For Kilkivan
Kilkivan’s old fire station will be replaced over the next two years with a new $1.8 million facility.
Two New Trucks For Brigades
The Malar / Booie and Wattle Camp Rural Fire Brigades received a welcome boost on Thursday with the official handover of new rural firefighting trucks.
Small Fire Creates Big Smoke
A small vegetation fire on the side of the D’Aguilar Highway at Coolabunia created a large amount of smoke in the Kingaroy area on Wednesday afternoon.
Crash Sparks Blackout
About 300 Ergon Energy customers lost power for four hours on Friday after a motor vehicle accident
Fire At South Nanango
Four fire crews have been called to a grass fire burning in the vicinity of Allens Road, South Nanango.
Operation Cool Burn Underway
Firefighters will be out in force in the coming weeks as the region enters a critical phase in the lead-up to bushfire season.
Wondai Home Gutted By Fire
A home in Haly Street, Wondai, was gutted by fire on Monday morning while the occupant was at work.
Are You Ready For Winter?
With winter officially here, the State Government and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services are urging residents to prepare themselves and their homes to be winter fire safe
Grass Fire At Coolabunia
Firefighters were despatched on Wednesday afternoon to a large grass fire burning near Coolabunia.
Grass Fire In Kingaroy Park
Three fire crews were called to Earle Park in Kingaroy on Saturday afternoon to control a grass fire burning at the rear of homes.
