Accidental Grass Fire Highlights Dangers
Workmen using cutting equipment are believed to have accidentally sparked a large grass fire at Memerambi this morning which sent clouds of smoke billowing across the Bunya Highway.
Watch Kept On Fires
Three bushfires which have been burning for several days in different parts of the South Burnett are being monitored by firefighters but are posing no threat to property.
Fires Burning Safely
A large grass fire burning in remote country near Elgin Vale is now burning safely within containment lines.
South Burnett Fire Permits Cancelled
Fire permits in Murgon, Wondai, Goomeri and Kilkivan have been cancelled due to the high risk of fires
Council Plans Burn-Offs
The South Burnett Regional Council has advised that prescribed burns will be undertaken on Council Reserves across the South Burnett over the next three months.
Home Destroyed By Fire
Fire badly damaged a timber house at Hivesville in the early hours of Thursday morning
Grass Fire At Booie
Five fire crews were called to a large grass fire burning near Malar Crescent at Booie this afternoon.
Ergon Warning On Bushfires
With predictions by authorities of another significant bush fire season ahead, Ergon Energy is warning the community about fire-related power disruptions.
Fires Add To Haze
A couple of small fires in the Wondai area added to smoke haze around the South Burnett at the weekend.
Fires Crews Battle Ballogie Blaze
Eleven fire crews were called to J Hunters Road at Ballogie about 11:00am today to battle a small bushfire.
More Smoke From Burn-Off
Residents in the Wondai, Tingoora and Cherbourg areas will be seeing more smoke around over the next few days, but there’s no need to panic.
Aid For Glencoe Rural Brigade
The Glencoe Rural Fire Brigade at Durong is one of 13 Queensland groups who will receive support from the 2013 NRMA Community Grants program.
QPWS To Conduct Burn
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting planned burns within the Wondai area today and tomorrow as part of its annual hazard reduction/conservation management program for parks and forests.
Man Dies In Car Fire
A 63-year-old South Burnett man has been incinerated in a car fire at Ellesmere in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
False Alarm At Airport
Fire and ambulance crews rushed to Kingaroy Airport about lunchtime on Sunday (July 21) after reports that a “burning” aircraft was attempting to land.
Man Dies In Grass Fire
An elderly man is fighting for his life in a Brisbane hospital after suffering burns to 90 per cent of his body near Cooyar this afternoon.
Fire Destroys Home
The occupants of a Brooklands home returned home last night to find their house had been destroyed by fire.
Signs To Highlight Danger
The keys to control three new “fire danger” signs have been handed over to local Rural Fire Brigades in the South Burnett.
Burn-Off On Sunday
A large-scale hazard reduction burn will be carried out by Queensland Fire and Rescue Service crews about noon on Sunday near Kingaroy.
Rural Firies Earn Medal
Three South Burnett rural firefighters have been thanked for their especially diligent volunteer service
