This page displays information on scheduled Hazard Reduction Burns for Queensland. These burns are conducted in preparation for fire season to help reduce the intensity and severity of bushfires.
Smoke may impact residents and visitors to the area. Residents in the nearby surrounding areas should close windows and doors and if suffering from a respiratory condition, keep medications close by. Smoke can decrease visibility on the roads, so motorists are urged to drive with caution and to conditions.
Please note: The activities on this page rely on information from external sources and may not be complete. If there are no hazard reduction burns listed below, hazard reduction burning activities may still be occurring. If you are concerned about smoke in your area, please check the Queensland Fire Department’s Current warnings and incidents page to see if a warning is current and/or the Permit to Burn page for registered permits in your area. If you or others are in immediate danger, please contact Triple Zero (000).
Hazard Reduction Burn Notification - Upper Ormeau Conservation Area, Kingsholme
Please be advised that on behalf of the City, LRM Fire & Rescue Pty Ltd intends to conduct a hazard reduction burn at Upper Ormeau Conservation Area, Kingsholme (Lot 158 W312488; Lot 3 RP221071; Lot 41 WD545; Lot 5 RP221071; Lot 129
W312027; Lot 3 RP186104; Lot 4 RP221071; Lot 45 WD421; Lot 2 RP186104). The attached map indicates the burn location and extent.
Details on the hazard reduction burn are as follows:
- Permit to Light Fire No. G 563980 - 563981
- Where – Upper Ormeau Conservation Area, Kingsholme
- When – Wednesday to Thursday, 3-4 September 2025 (weather permitting)
- Notifications - LRM Fire & Rescue have notified all external stakeholders, identified vulnerable facilities and residents adjacent to the hazard reduction burn site. Variable Message Signs will be active from Tuesday 2 September 2025.
Note that following the burn, the site and surrounds will be closed for a minimum of two weeks or until deemed safe.
Hazard Reduction Burn Notification - Springwood Conservation Park
Please be advised that Logan City Council’s Natural Areas - Operations Team will be conducting a planned burn within Springwood Conservation. The size of this burn will be approximately 1.5 hectares within Springwood Conservation Park.
The attached map indicates the burn location and extent.
Details on the hazard reduction burn are as follows:
- Where – 53-55 Jardine Drive SPRINGWOOD QLD 4127
- When – Thursday, 4 September 2025 (weather permitting)
Logan City Council’s Planned Burn Program intends to strategically reduce the bushfire hazard in selected areas of parks and reserves throughout the city. During these important operational activities, smoke may be seen in the vicinity of Springwood on Thursday. Staff will be onsite for the duration of operations, and the site will be monitored overnight and into the following day to ensure the site remains secure following the planned burn. Properties adjoining the site of the burn have received a notification letter as per the requirements in the Permit to Light.
Hazard Reduction Burn Notification - Fleming Road Park (Hemmant Quarry)
Brisbane City Council will be undertaking the following planned burn (subject to final weather and site checks on Thursday morning):
Details on the hazard reduction burn are as follows:
- Where – Fleming Road Park, Tingalpa
- When – Thursday, 4 September 2025 (weather permitting)
- This burn will commence at approximately 10am and may continue into the early evening
Smoke may impact local residences and motorists on Wynnum and Fleming Roads settling in surrounding suburbs overnight. Surrounding tracks will be closed for the duration of the burn and may remain closed for up to two weeks after the burn.
Hazard Reduction Burn Notification - Crystal Creek Reserve, Willow Vale
Please be advised that on behalf of the City, LRM Fire & Rescue Pty Ltd intends to conduct a hazard reduction burn at Crystal Creek Reserve, Willow Vale (Lot 911 SP161044; Lot 66 SP161044; Lot 65 SP161044). The attached map indicates the burn location and extent.
Details on the hazard reduction burn are as follows:
- Permit to Light Fire No. G 563982 - 563984
- Where – Crystal Creek Reserve, Willow Vale
- When – Friday, 5 September 2025 (weather permitting)
- Notifications - LRM Fire & Rescue have notified all external stakeholders, identified vulnerable facilities and residents adjacent to the hazard reduction burn site. Variable Message Signs will be active from Wednesday 3 September 2025.
