Queensland Fire and Emergency Services crews in the North Coast have already been kept busy with weather-related incidents across the region ahead of what is predicted to be a significant wet season.

A Cairns hotel owner and their company have been ordered to pay $28,900 in fines and legal fees after a successful prosecution by Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) led to eight building fire safety charges.

**Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are no longer required on scene at this incident.**

**Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are no longer required on scene at this incident.**

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is ramping up preparations with an increase in severe weather activity expected as the 2021-22 storm and cyclone season gets under way. 

**Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are no longer required at this incident.**

UPDATE: Please be advised the local fire ban currently declared in the Barcaldine, Longreach, Blackall-Tambo and Winton Local Government areas has been cancelled from 2pm today (1/10).