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Bushfire

During a bushfire, your safety depends on your preparations and the decisions you make. Are you prepared?

In Queensland the use of fire can be restricted - check if there are any bans and restrictions in your area.

During a bushfire, your safety depends on your preparations and the decisions you make. Are you prepared?

In Queensland the use of fire can be restricted - check if there are any bans and restrictions in your area.

Local fire ban for residents in parts of North Queensland

Queensland Fire Department (QFD) has imposed a local fire ban for residents in parts of North Queensland.
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Local fire ban extended for Central Region residents

Queensland Fire Department (QFD) has extended a local fire ban for Central Region residents.
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Update: Local fire ban cancelled for South Western Region residents

UPDATE: Please be advised the local fire ban currently declared in the Toowoomba, Southern Downs, Western Downs and Goondiwindi Local Government Areas will be cancelled from 2359 hours on Friday 3 October, 2025.
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Update: Local fire ban extended to include additional South East Queensland residents

Queensland Fire Department (QFD) has extended a local fire ban for South East Queensland residents.
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Update: Local fire ban cancelled for Etheridge Shire residents

Queensland Fire Department (QFD) has cancelled a local fire ban for Etheridge Shire Council residents.
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Blackall – rubbish fire as at 8.40am Tues 22 July

**Queensland Fire and Rescue crews are no longer required on scene at this incident.**
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