Fire At Coomba Falls
Tourists have been blamed for a fire that burned through bushland in the Maidenwell area on Friday.
Lightning Blamed For Blaze
A lightning strike at the height of yesterday afternoon’s wild storms has been blamed for a fire which has burned out between 400 and 500ha at Ironpot.
Water Bombers Target Fire
Two waterbombers are currently assisting fire crews at a bushfire on Giblin Road at Wilkesdale
Fireman Treated In Hospital
A Kingaroy fireman was taken to hospital for treatment after collapsing while attending a grass fire in Clark and Swendson Road at Kingaroy yesterday afternoon.
High Fire Risk For South Burnett
The Rural Fire Service is urging South Burnett residents to be vigilant with a high fire risk predicted in coming days
Fire Threatens Properties
Multiple fire units and police are on site at a large fire burning in the Cloyna area this afternoon.
Fire Permits Suspended
Due to the severe danger of potentially uncontrollable wildfires today, all fire permits have been suspended for the South and North Burnett council areas and the Cherbourg and Gympie council areas.
Home Destroyed By Fire
Firefighters successfully prevented a blaze from spreading to adjoining buildings but could not save a home in Beattie Street at Cherbourg this afternoon.
Firies Urge ‘Safety First’
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services is urging all Queenslanders to put safety first over the Christmas and New Year’s break.
Wattle Camp Fire Under Control
Fourteen urban and rural fire crews are currently at the scene of a bushfire burning off Old Wondai Road at Wattle Camp.
4WD, Caravan Engulfed In Flames
It will be a sad Christmas for two tourists who lost their 4WD, caravan and Christmas presents in a blaze on the Bunya Highway near Kumbia on Friday afternoon.
Grass Fire At Taromeo
Rural brigades were called to a small grass fire in Sutherland Drive, Taromeo, this morning.
Emergency App For Phones
Emergency services have launched a new smartphone app to help people call the right number for help in emergency and non-emergency situations.
Fire Jumps Highway
Motorists have been warned to take care on the Wide Bay Highway east of Goomeri with smoke still in the area following fires earlier today.
Large Grass Fire Near Durong
Ten fire crews – both rural and urban – are fighting a large grass fire in the vicinity of McLean Road at Durong South.
Home And Shed Destroyed By Fire
A home and a detached shed on acreage near Tingoora were gutted by fire on Thursday evening
Elderly Man Dies in House Fire
Investigations are continuing into a house fire that claimed the life of an 87-year-old man at Goombungee last night.
Fire Crews At East Nanango
Seven fire crews are on site at a fire burning this afternoon in East Nanango.
Fire Bans Extended
The total fire ban which was set to expire at midnight tomorrow night has been extended to November 20.
Airport ‘Emergency’ Tests Crews
Anyone who noticed the flashing emergency lights and fire engines at Kingaroy Airport this evening shouldn’t be alarmed … it wasn’t an aviation emergency or plane crash.
