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In Queensland, the use of fire can be restricted by imposing either a Local Fire Ban or a State of Fire Emergency.  When predicted conditions and weather forecasts indicate that fires may be difficult to control and pose danger to communities, the Commissioner of the Queensland Fire Department or their delegate has the authority under the provisions of the Fire Services Act 1990 to impose a local fire ban.

When fire weather conditions become extremely dangerous, The Commissioner, with the approval of the Minister, can declare a State of Fire Emergency.

Local Fire Bans are normally imposed over an entire local government area and prohibit the lighting of all or certain types of fires, depending on the severity of the emergency. (Gas and electric barbecues may be used).

When fire bans are in place either as a local Fire Ban or during a State of Fire Emergency:

  • ​The lighting of fires in the declared fire ban areas are prohibited subject to any special conditions or exemptions
  • All open fires are prohibited
  • All Permits to Light Fire issued in the designated area are suspended for the period of the fire ban.

​Fire bans are advertised widely and remain in force until cancelled.

The map above allows you to search your address to see if there is a fire ban currently in place, alternatively you can select your Local Government Area on the map. Information can also be obtained at any time by phoning free call: 1800 020 440.  

 

BARCALDINE AREA(07) 4651 1190 MACKAY AREA(07) 4947 4357
BUNDABERG AREA (07) 4154 6120 MARYBOROUGH AREA  (07) 4122 0337
BURNETT AREA   (07) 4172 8700 NORTHWEST (CHARTERS TOWERS) AREA(07) 4796 9082
CABOOLTURE (BRISBANE) AREA (07) 5420 3733 ROCKHAMPTON AREA(07) 4932 8129
FAR NORTHERN AREA(07) 4232 5468 WARREGO AREA  (07) 4578 0045
CALOUNDRA AREA (07) 5293 4206  SOUTH COAST (GOLD COAST) AREA(07) 5587 4101
DARLING DOWNS AREA(07) 4592 5306 TOWNSVILLE AREA (07) 4796 9082
EMERALD AREA (07) 4843 9020 WEST MORETON (IPSWICH) AREA (07) 5468 2405
GLADSTONE AREA(07) 4899 2200 WESTERN RIVERS (DALBY) AREA(07) 4596 9405
FAR NORTHERN SOUTHERN AREA (07) 4089 6888   
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