Firefighter Treated By Ambos
Fire crews were called to Shellytop and McLean roads near Durong about 3:00pm today after a fire broke out in bushland.
Dempsey Promises Funding To Firies
The State Government says it has committed to fully fund the equipment and training needs for the Queensland Rural Fire Service.
500 Pigs Die In Fire
About 500 pigs have died in a fire that broke out at a piggery on the Mundubbera-Durong Road just before noon today.
Rural Firies To Pressure Premier
Rural firefighters from across south-east Queensland are planning to meet with Premier Campbell Newman on October 26 to protest delays in the full implementation of the Malone Review into the Rural Fire Service.
Smoke Hinders Traffic
Police are directing traffic on the Bunya Highway near Memerambi this morning because of smoke from a grass fire near Grants Road.
Fire Briefly Closes Tip
South Burnett Regional Council workers and an urban fire crew quickly brought a small fire at the Nanango landfill under control this morning.
Firies Pause To Remember
Firefighters will honour their fallen colleagues today at ceremonies across Australia to mark National Firefighters’ Remembrance Day.
Fire Destroys Vehicles
Firefighters were kept busy throughout the South Burnett on Monday with a number of grass fires
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.
