Local Fire Ban Ends Tonight
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services has advised that a local fire ban affecting the South Burnett will cease at midnight tonight (November 18).
Firies Warn: Danger Not Over Yet
The risk of bushfires across the region is likely to remain high despite an expected drop in temperatures later this week.
Hivesville Fire Under Control
Water bombing flights from Kingaroy Airport and a huge effort from teams of firefighters on the ground have contained a large bushfire which at one stage this evening was threatening homes south of Hivesville .
Firefighters Back At Ellesmere
Multiple fire-fighting crews are back at the scene of a large grass fire at Boonara.
Fire Ban From Midnight
A local fire ban has been imposed on the South Burnett, Cherbourg, Gympie, North Burnett and Toowoomba local government areas from midnight tonight (November 15) to midnight Tuesday night (N0vember 18).
Another Fire At Booie
Rural and urban fire crews and members of the Strike Team attended a fire burning at the rear of homes in Malar Crescent at Booie this morning.
Second Fire At Booie In 24 Hours
Eight rural fire crews contained a fire in Booie on Thursday – the second in less than 24 hours.
Danger Time For Bushfires
The Rural Fire Service is urging Queenslanders to be vigilant during heightened fire conditions
Water Bombers Called To Tingoora Fire
Seven urban and rural fire crews and two water bombers were called to a large bushfire burning between Olsens Road and the Wondai-Chinchilla Road west of Tingoora this afternoon.
Fire Crews Save Homes
Multiple fire crews were scrambled on Wednesday morning to protect homes at Ellesmere after a large grass fire broke out in Gannon Drive about 10:30am.
Mowers Blamed For Grass Fires
Mowers have been blamed for starting two grass fires in the South Burnett region this week
Stolen Car Sparks Grass Fire
A fire in a stolen car sparked a grassfire on the Nanango-Brooklands Road at Brooklands yesterday evening.
Winds Fan Brooklands Blaze
Firefighters remained on the scene to ensure a fire at Brooklands on Saturday afternoon did not flare up again
Say G’day To Our Visitors!
Meet the Hervey Bay rural firies who have volunteered their time this week to help keep us safe
House Fire In Murgon
Five fire crews were called to a house fire in Taylor Street West, Murgon, about 5:20pm this evening.
Lightning Blamed For Fires
Last night’s storms didn’t bring much rain to the South Burnett but caused headaches for firefighters in the local region.
Be Vigilant, Urge Firies
The Rural Fire Service Queensland is urging residents to be vigilant, with heightened fire conditions predicted while the hot and dry weather continues.
Strike Force On Alert
A strike force of rural firefighters from the Sunshine Coast is based in Kingaroy to be on hand to assist during any fire emergencies during the current heatwave
Reminder On Bushfire Alerts
What would you do if you heard a “Watch and Act” message over the radio? Not sure?
Firefighters Remembered
Commemorative services will be held across the State on Friday to pay respects to fallen firefighters on National Firefighter’s Remembrance Day.
