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Blackened grass and bushland behind Rosella Parade in Kingaroy on Saturday … a State of Fire Emergency has been declared in the South Burnett Regional Council area and 41 other councils across Queensland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Acting Commissioner
Mike Wassing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

November 8, 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

A State of Fire Emergency has been declared across 42 Local Government Areas in Queensland, following a period of significantly heightened fire weather conditions expected to continue into next week.<\/p>\n

The State of Fire Emergency prohibits the lighting of all types of outdoor fires, and bans certain activities that can cause fires to ignite.<\/p>\n

The 42 council areas affected include: South Burnett, Cherbourg, Gympie, North Burnett, Toowoomba, Somerset and Western Downs council areas.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) Acting Commissioner Mike Wassing said fire crews were battling multiple blazes and all possible steps had to be taken to prevent further fires igniting.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re experiencing tinder box-like conditions across much of the State and all it takes is one spark to start a fire that may burn for days,\u201d Mr Wassing said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis declaration is vital to prevent bushfires breaking out and posing a danger to lives and property.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr Wassing said the declaration overrode all existing permits to light fire, banned fireworks and the lighting of any outdoor cooking fires.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe declaration also prohibits welding, grinding and the use of oxy-acetylene cutting or heating outdoors,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe use of the machinery and power tools in open areas has the potential to exacerbate the bushfire risk, which is why it is essential people do not use these tools outdoors.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe declaration also gives QFES the authority to draw on private resources, such as plant and equipment, to assist in firefighting or preparation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr Wassing said substantial penalties could be issued to those who breached the declaration.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe penalties for contravening this declaration are serious \u2013 a fine of up to $3336 or two years imprisonment,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur crews are doing a fantastic job protecting lives and property, and we ask that Queenslanders continue to do their part to prevent fires starting and spreading.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr Wassing urged Queenslanders to remain vigilant and continue to follow the advice of authorities.<\/p>\n

\u201cEveryone should have a bushfire survival plan and know what they are going to do if a fire approaches,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople need to keep up-to-date on the QFES website and social media channels, and tune into local radio.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is important they follow the advice given and don\u2019t leave it too late to evacuate if they need to.<\/p>\n

\u201cBushfire prevention is a community effort, so it is essential people report fires and to Triple Zero (000) immediately.\u201d<\/p>\n

The declaration will be in effect until revoked.<\/p>\n

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Local Government Areas included in the State of Fire Emergency:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

North Coast Region<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Bundaberg Regional
\n\u2022 Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire
\n\u2022 Fraser Coast Regional
\n\u2022 Gympie Regional
\n\u2022 Noosa Shire
\n\u2022 North Burnett Regional
\n\u2022 South Burnett Regional
\n\u2022 Sunshine Coast Regional<\/p>\n

South Western Region<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Southern Downs Region
\n\u2022 Goondiwindi Regional
\n\u2022 Toowoomba Regional
\n\u2022 Western Downs Regional
\n\u2022 Banana Shire<\/p>\n

South Eastern Region<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Gold Coast City
\n\u2022 Ipswich City
\n\u2022 Lockyer Valley Regional
\n\u2022 Logan City
\n\u2022 Scenic Rim Regional
\n\u2022 Somerset Regional<\/p>\n

Brisbane Region<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Brisbane City
\n\u2022 Moreton Bay Regional
\n\u2022 Redland City<\/p>\n

Central Region<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Banana Shire
\n\u2022 Gladstone Regional
\n\u2022 Rockhampton Regional
\n\u2022 Central Highlands Regional
\n\u2022 Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire
\n\u2022 Livingstone Shire
\n\u2022 Isaac Regional
\n\u2022 Mackay Regional
\n\u2022 Blackall Tambo Regional<\/p>\n

Northern Region<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Whitsunday Regional
\n\u2022 Burdekin Shire
\n\u2022 Townsville City
\n\u2022 Hinchinbrook Shire
\n\u2022 Charters Towers Regional
\n\u2022 Flinders Shire<\/p>\n

Far Northern Region<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Cassowary Coast Regional
\n\u2022 Tablelands Regional
\n\u2022 Cairns Regional
\n\u2022 Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire
\n\u2022 Croydon Shire
\n\u2022 Etheridge Shire<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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