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.
Smoke Advice
Planned Burn in Daisy Hill Conservation Park
2 September 2024
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) conducts planned burns around the State to reduce the risk and intensity of bushfires and support a healthy environment.
QPWS will conduct planned burn operations within Daisy Hill Conservation Park during the month of September.
As a result of the planned burn, smoke may be seen in nearby areas.
If visiting Daisy Hill Conservation Park, observe all signs, barriers, and directions from QPWS Rangers and never enter closed areas.
Avoid driving through smoke where possible and be aware of firefighters working in the area.
These burns aim to mitigate the risk and intensity of bushfires and their potential impacts on communities, infrastructure, parks, and forests.
They are also vital in promoting ecological health, biodiversity, and the conservation of species and habitats.
Planned burns are highly weather-dependent, generally requiring milder conditions and minimal wind with some wetter forests requiring drier conditions later in the planned burn season.
These same weather conditions can also allow smoke to accumulate and linger until weather conditions change and winds assist in dispersing the smoke.
If smoke affects you:
- Stay indoors and close windows and doors; and
- Keep respiratory medication close by.
Live air quality data, and information on smoke and dust health actions, can be found on the Queensland Government’s website https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/management/monitoring/air
You can stay updated with local QPWS fire activities by visiting Park Alerts or by following Qld Park Alerts on X (formerly known as Twitter).
Public safety is the highest consideration in all QPWS fire management activities. To find out more visit the Fire Management webpage.
Smoke Advice
Herberton Range Conservation Park
23 September 2024
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) conducts planned burns around the State to reduce the risk and intensity of bushfires and support a healthy environment.
QPWS will conduct a planned burn in Herberton Range Conservation Park (and adjoining Herberton Range National Park) between 24th September and 4th October, weather permitting.
As a result of the planned burn, smoke may be seen in the nearby areas.
If visiting Herberton Range Conservation Park or the nearby sections of Herberton Range National Park, observe all signs, barriers, and directions from QPWS Rangers and never enter closed areas.
Avoid driving through smoke where possible and be aware of firefighters working in the area.
These burns aim to mitigate the risk and intensity of bushfires and their potential impacts on communities, infrastructure, parks, and forests.
They are also vital in promoting ecological health, biodiversity, and the conservation of species and habitats.
Planned burns are highly weather-dependent, generally requiring milder conditions and minimal wind with some wetter forests requiring drier conditions later in the planned burn season.
These same weather conditions can also allow smoke to accumulate and linger until weather conditions change and winds assist in dispersing the smoke.
If smoke affects you:
- Stay indoors and close windows and doors; and
- Keep respiratory medication close by.
Live air quality data, and information on smoke and dust health actions, can be found on the Queensland Government’s website https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/management/monitoring/air
You can stay updated with local QPWS fire activities by visiting Park Alerts or by following Qld Park Alerts on X (formerly known as Twitter).
Public safety is the highest consideration in all QPWS fire management activities. To find out more visit the Fire Management webpage.
Smoke Advice
Planned Burns in Maria Creek National Park
24 September 2024
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) conducts planned burns around the State to reduce the risk and intensity of bushfires and support a healthy environment.
QPWS will conduct planned burns in Maria Creek National Park through September and October, weather permitting.
As a result of the planned burn, smoke may be seen in nearby areas around Kurrimine Beach and Silkwood.
If visiting Maria Creek National Park, observe all signs, barriers, and directions from QPWS Rangers and never enter closed areas.
Avoid driving through smoke where possible and be aware of firefighters working in the area.
These burns aim to mitigate the risk and intensity of bushfires and their potential impacts on communities, infrastructure, parks, and forests.
They are also vital in promoting ecological health, biodiversity, and the conservation of species and habitats.
Planned burns are highly weather-dependent, generally requiring milder conditions and minimal wind.
These same weather conditions can also allow smoke to accumulate and linger until weather conditions change and winds assist in dispersing the smoke.
If smoke affects you:
- Stay indoors and close windows and doors; and
- Keep respiratory medication close by.
Live air quality data, and information on smoke and dust health actions, can be found on the Queensland Government’s website https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/management/monitoring/air
You can stay updated with QPWS fire activities occurring locally by visiting Park Alerts and by following Qld Park Alerts on X (formerly known as Twitter).
Public safety is the highest consideration in all QPWS fire management activities. To find out more visist the Fire Management webpage.
Smoke Advice
Planned Burns in Eubenangee Swamp National Park
24 September 2024
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) conducts planned burns around the State to reduce the risk and intensity of bushfires and support a healthy environment.
QPWS will conduct planned burns in Eubenangee Swamp National Park through September and October, weather permitting.
As a result of the planned burn, smoke may be seen in the nearby areas around Eubenangee and Mirriwinni.
If visiting Eubenangee Swamp National Park, observe all signs, barriers, and directions from QPWS Rangers and never enter closed areas.
Avoid driving through smoke where possible and be aware of firefighters working in the area.
These burns aim to mitigate the risk and intensity of bushfires and their potential impacts on communities, infrastructure, parks, and forests.
They are also vital in promoting ecological health, biodiversity, and the conservation of species and habitats.
Planned burns are highly weather-dependent, generally requiring milder conditions and minimal wind.
These same weather conditions can also allow smoke to accumulate and linger until weather conditions change and winds assist in dispersing the smoke.
If smoke affects you:
- Stay indoors and close windows and doors; and
- Keep respiratory medication close by.
Live air quality data, and information on smoke and dust health actions, can be found on the Queensland Government’s website https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/management/monitoring/air
You can stay updated with QPWS fire activities occurring locally by visiting Park Alerts and by following Qld Park Alerts on X (formerly known as Twitter).
Public safety is the highest consideration in all QPWS fire management activities. To find out more visist the Fire Management webpage.
Planned Burn Notification
North Pine Dam Water Treatment Plant
Subject to conditions on site Tuesday 1st October 2024, Seqwater’s Moreton Region Operations team will be progressing sections of Hazard Reduction burn DNP008 – North Pine Dam Water Treatment Plant Block.
Details on Planned Burn:
- Ignition - From 1000hrs.
- Notifications - Neighbour Leaflets and notifications have been covered by PBS as required. Stakeholders via this email notification with pre-season mail outs to community completed earlier this year.
- Smoke Behaviour - Reasonable amounts of smoke will be visible in the Joyner & Whiteside area, with Easterly influenced winds expected to move smoke away from Protheroe Rd.
- Traffic Awareness - Smoke may be visible on local roads with Operations placing Smoke Hazard signage on roadsides as required.
- Recreation - Nil direct impact.
Protected Area Fire Information
Blackdown Tableland National Park
2 October 2024
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) advises that a bushfire is burning in the Blackdown Tableland National Park area.
As a result, smoke may be seen in this area from the major highways and local roads, over the coming days.
Smoke can decrease visibility on the roads, so it is important that motorists drive safely to the conditions.
Smoke may be seen at or near the Blackdown Tableland National Park.
Smoke from vegetation fires can
• decrease visibility on the roads, so motorists should drive to the conditions.
• reduce air quality, so those impacted should close windows and doors to minimise smoke exposure and keep medications close by or seek medical advice if suffering respiratory health conditions.
Always observe fire restrictions in parks and forests, and report wildfires immediately to Triple Zero.
Early reporting may avert a serious bushfire.
Visitors to Queensland national parks and State forests can keep up to date on conditions via Park Alerts or on Twitter at @QldParkAlerts
Information about QPWS fire management is at www.des.qld.gov.au/managing/fire_management.html
For more information, please call Rockhampton office of the QPWS on 04936 0570.