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.
Fire At Goldmix
Fire has damaged part of the Goldmix Stockfeeds plant on the Murgon-Gayndah Road at Windera.
Controlled Burn At Taromeo
Three rural fire crews are conducting a hazard reduction burn near Old Esk Road at Taromeo today.
Fire, Power Lines
Block D’Aguilar Highway
A fire and fallen powerline closed the D’Aguilar Highway for several hours on Tuesday
Grassfire At Goomeri
A grassfire threatened properties near Goomeri this afternoon.
Grassfire At Goodger
Ten fire crews were called to a large grassfire burning on a property near Weeks Road at Goodger this afternoon.
100,000 Properties At Risk
A new State Government campaign has identified 100,000 properties across Queensland at high or very high risk of bushfire this season
Large Fire At Coverty
Fourteen fire crews are currently on the scene of a large bushfire in the vicinity of Proston-Boondooma Road and Glencoe Road at Coverty.
What To Tell Triple 0
Would you know what to do if you had to report a bushfire?
QPWS Plans Benarkin Burn
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service will be conduct a planned burn within Benarkin State Forest in the Cherry Creek Road area on Monday (September 1), weather permitting.
Fire Destroys Farm Building
Fire completely destroyed an old wooden building on a farm on the Proston-Boondooma Road near Coverty this morning.
Fire Sparks Blackout
An ex-possum is believed to have caused a blackout in Yarraman on Sunday afternoon
Local Fire Heroes Honoured
Inspector Mark Long, from the QFES Kingaroy, and local fire units have been honoured at a ceremony
Washer Blamed For Fire
Police and the fire brigade attended a small fire in a house in Lara Court, Kingaroy, on Wednesday morning.
Brace For A Bad Bushfire Season
Queenslanders have been told to brace for a longer-than-normal bushfire season.
Grass Fire At Woolooga
A large grassfire at Woolooga caused headaches for emergency services workers and local residents on Saturday afternoon.
