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Warm weather plus a heavy fuel load dried off by frost are creating dangerous conditions for fires<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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August 14, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

Firefighters are on high alert as parts of southern Queensland brace for abnormally warm temperatures and dry conditions in coming days.<\/p>\n

Rural Fire Service Director of Operations Gary McCormack urged residents across the south-east and south-western areas of the State to be vigilant, with very high fire danger levels expected as a result of predicted weather conditions.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur firefighters are prepared and ready, but we also need the community to take extra care and be alert in coming days as warm temperatures combined with low humidity create dangerous fire conditions,\u201d Mr McCormack said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is a lot of vegetation out there, particularly in those areas that were affected by flooding as a result of ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn top of this, recent severe frosts, particularly in the Scenic Rim, have dried out grasslands significantly.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnder these conditions, unattended or mismanaged fires may create sparks and cause fires to spread quickly, so we\u2019re asking people to be on the lookout and report any vegetation fires to Triple Zero (000) immediately.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr McCormack said landowners planning to light fires to reduce fuel loads on their properties must first contact their local fire warden to obtain a permit.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cUnder heightened fire conditions, it only takes one unauthorised burn to get out of hand to threaten lives and properties,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Permit to Light Fire system is in place to ensure burns are conducted during appropriate weather conditions and managed safely.<\/p>\n

\u201cA permit will detail when a burn can take place to ensure it is conducted in the right conditions, while permit holders must also notify their neighbours and the first officer of their local RFS brigade before lighting a fire.<\/p>\n

\u201cTough penalties apply for people who light fires without a permit. Anyone ignoring correct procedures is endangering themselves, their neighbours and properties.\u201d<\/p>\n

With the potential for increased fire activity, Mr McCormack said it was crucial residents prepared their homes and properties now.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf they haven\u2019t already, I urge people to finalise their preparations and visit the RFS website to download a Bushfire Survival Plan so that no one is caught off guard,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

For more information on bushfire season preparation, local fire wardens, or Bushfire Survival Plans, visit\u00a0www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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