This page displays information on scheduled hazard reduction burns for Queensland. 

What is a hazard reduction burn?

A hazard reduction burn is a planned burn where fire is used to remove vegetation to reduce the risk and potential impact of a bushfire. It is a controlled fire that burns some of the vegetation on a property, so a bushfire has less fuel.  

It's one of the many tools we, and our partners, can use to try and limit the intensity and severity of bushfires. They are done in cooler weather before the high risk bushfire period.  

How is it different from backburning?

Backburning is a technique that firefighters use to stop or limit the spread of a bushfire. They are done when a bushfire is already burning an area to remove fuel (vegetation) that would feed the fire.  

What should I expect during a hazard reduction burn?

Smoke may impact residents and visitors to the area. To limit the impact of smoke:

• close windows and doors  
• if you have a respiratory condition, keep medications close.  
• Smoke can decrease visibility on roads, so motorists should 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, burns may still be occurring. If you are concerned about smoke in your area, please check for Current warnings and incidents or activated fire permits in your area. 

If you or others are in immediate danger, please phone Triple Zero (000). 

Planned burn in Herberton Range National Park

Where: Herberton Range National Park and State Forest (Baldy Mountain Forest Reserve) 

When:  6 - 10 October 2026, weather permitting

Agency: Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service