Historic Tower Escapes Blaze
The recent bushfires in the Jimna area burned dangerously close to the historic Jimna fire tower.
Yabba State Forest: Advice
QFES issued a “Watch and Act: Prepare To Leave” alert on Wednesday evening for a fire burning in the Yabba State Forest, south of Manumbar.
Fire Bans Extended
The local fire ban for the South Burnett and Cherbourg council areas has been extended again
Firies Enjoy A Rare Day Out
The South Burnett’s hard-working rural firies were saluted on Sunday at a special function organised in Kingaroy.
Waterbombers Target Chahpingah Fire
Four waterbombing aircraft and a helicopter were called in on Monday afternoon to target a bushfire burning near Chahpingah.
Multiple Fires Still Burning
Several bushfires were still burning around the South Burnett region on Sunday.
Mt Stanley Bushfire: Update
A fire which broke out more than a month ago at Mt Stanley, north-east of Nanango, escalated on Friday with authorities telling campers at Landcruiser Mountain Park they should leave now.
Booubyjan Bushfire: Advice
QFES issued an “Advice: Stay Informed” alert to local residents on Friday afternoon for a bushfire at Booubyjan.
South Burnett Fire Bans Extended
The local fire ban in place in the South Burnett Regional Council area has been extended again.
BOM Warns Of ‘Severe’ Fire Risk
The Bureau of Meteorology has warned there is a severe risk of bushfires in the Wide Bay-Burnett and Darling Downs regions on Thursday and Friday.
Fire Ban Extended
The local fire ban in place in the Toowoomba Regional Council area – due to expire on Friday – has been extended again.
Woolooga Bushfire: Update
Firefighters were called just after noon on Tuesday to a bushfire burning near Brooweena-Woolooga Road, north of Woolooga.
Fire Ban Extended
The local fire ban in place in the Toowoomba Regional Council area has been extended.
Widgee Fire: Update
A bushfire broke out late on Wednesday afternoon near Golden Hills and Reinke roads at Widgee.
Local Fire Bans Still In Place
The State of Fire Emergency Declaration has been revoked in Toowoomba and Somerset council areas.
Cinnibar Fire: Update
Motorists have been urged to drive with caution on the Wide Bay Highway because of smoke from a large fire burning near Goomeri.
State Of Emergency Eases
The State of Fire Emergency Declaration imposed on 42 local government areas in early November has been partially wound back as fire conditions ease.
Fire Crews Kept Busy
Firefighters were kept busy at the weekend attending a string of fires throughout the greater South Burnett region.
Black Snake Fire Update
The Black Snake fire is now contained and is not threatening properties.
Thornside Fire Update
Residents of the Thornside locality, near Widgee, were advised on Friday morning that it was now safe to return to their homes.
