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AVOID SMOKE - Mount Morgan to Bouldercombe - fire as at 5:41pm Friday, 11 September 2026 (WARN-540)

Location: Mount Morgan, Bouldercombe and surrounding areas -23.617267046479483 latitude, 150.42167158807277 longitude, grid square QG56FJ01
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-09-12T17:41:33.61+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Mount Morgan, Bouldercombe and surrounding areas. This is from several fires burning in the area.

Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.

- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

- Check for warning updates often.

- Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.
- Click here for current QFD incidents and warnings
- Click here for bushfire preparation tips
- Click here for health advice and air quality information
- Follow QFD on Facebook and X.com
- Click here for road closure information or call 131940

- See for a listing of ABC Local Radio stations which may be broadcasting emergency information in your area.

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AVOID SMOKE - Lefthand Branch, Cambooya and Withcott - fire as at 5:38pm Friday, 11 September 2026 (WARN-539)

Location: Lefthand Branch, Cambooya, Withcott and surrounding areas -27.762194399892312 latitude, 152.1116812264788 longitude, grid square QG62BF37
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-09-12T17:39:23.833+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Lefthand Branch, Cambooya, Withcott and surrounding areas. This is from a large fire burning on Cole Gully Road, Lefthand Branch.

Fire crews are currently on scene. This fire is not under control. This fire could burn for days. Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.

- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

- Check for warning updates often.

- See for a listing of ABC Local Radio stations which may be broadcasting emergency information in your area.

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AVOID SMOKE - Umagico and Injinoo (Cape York) - fire as at 5:19pm Friday, 11 September 2026 (WARN-537)

Location: Umagico, Injinoo and surrounding areas -10.902977135250861 latitude, 142.33959629439855 longitude, grid square QH19EC03
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-09-12T17:20:17.4+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Umagico, Injinoo and surrounding areas. This is from several fires burning in the area.

Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.

- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

- Check for warning updates often.

- See for a listing of ABC Local Radio stations which may be broadcasting emergency information in your area.

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STAY INFORMED - Bamaga - fire as at 5:13pm Friday, 11 September 2026 (WARN-538)

Location: Bamaga -10.920671806190603 latitude, 142.42777919787946 longitude, grid square QH19FB19
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-09-12T17:13:45.597+10:00

A fire is burning on Airport Road, near the Bamaga Airport. It is moving towards Bamaga Airport.

Stay informed because the situation could change.

- Check for warning updates often and listen to your local radio station.

- Decide what you will do if the bushfire gets closer.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close. Smoke can make it hard to breathe.

- Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.

- If you are in danger, call Triple Zero (000) now.
- Click here for current QFD incidents and warnings
- Click here for bushfire preparation tips
- Click here for health advice and air quality information
- Follow QFD on Facebook and X.com
- Click here for road closure information or call 131940

- See for a listing of ABC Local Radio stations which may be broadcasting emergency information in your area.

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AVOID THE AREA - Townsville City - fire as at 1:24pm Friday, 11 September 2026 (WARN-536)

Location: Townsville City -19.262413652905828 latitude, 146.8150924323046 longitude, grid square QH30JR77
Map:
Incident Type: Other
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
Action: Avoid
Expires: 2026-09-12T13:25:21.793+10:00

There is a fire on Flinders Street and Blackwood Street. The incident is under control.

There will be smoke in the area for hours.

Avoid the area for your safety.

- Check for warning updates often and listen to your local radio station.

- If you are in the warning area and you cannot leave, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- Do not fly drones around the incident as they affect the emergency response.

- See for a listing of ABC Local Radio stations which may be broadcasting emergency information in your area.

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AVOID SMOKE - Lefthand Branch, Mount Sylvia and Ingoldsby - fire as at 12:49pm Friday, 11 September 2026 (WARN-535)

Location: Lefthand Branch, Mount Sylvia, Ingoldsby and surrounding areas -27.82646458690283 latitude, 152.2615597393623 longitude, grid square QG62DE11
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-09-12T12:49:40.067+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Lefthand Branch, Mount Sylvia, Ingoldsby and surrounding areas. This is from a large fire burning on Cole Gully Road, Lefthand Branch.

Fire crews are currently on scene. This fire is not under control. This fire could burn for days. Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.

- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

- Check for warning updates often.

- See for a listing of ABC Local Radio stations which may be broadcasting emergency information in your area.

See for official warnings from the QFD. DO NOT RELY ON THIS SERVICE FOR TIMELY EMERGENCY WARNINGS.

AVOID SMOKE - Moura - fire as at 12:05pm Friday, 11 September 2026 (WARN-534)

Location: Moura and surrounding areas -24.543398302417433 latitude, 150.01680347533147 longitude, grid square QG55AK29
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-09-12T12:11:28.807+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Moura and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning near the Dawson Highway, Moura.

Fire crews are currently on scene. The fire is contained. Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.

- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

- Check for warning updates often.

- See for a listing of ABC Local Radio stations which may be broadcasting emergency information in your area.

See for official warnings from the QFD. DO NOT RELY ON THIS SERVICE FOR TIMELY EMERGENCY WARNINGS.

STAY INFORMED - Bamaga - fire as at 11:44am Friday, 11 September 2026 (WARN-532)

A fire is burning on Airport Road, near the Bamaga Airport. It is moving towards Bamaga Airport.

Stay informed because the situation could change.

- Check for warning updates often and listen to your local radio station.

- Decide what you will do if the bushfire gets closer.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close. Smoke can make it hard to breathe.

- Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.

- See for a listing of ABC Local Radio stations which may be broadcasting emergency information in your area.

See for official warnings from the QFD. DO NOT RELY ON THIS SERVICE FOR TIMELY EMERGENCY WARNINGS.

AVOID SMOKE - Lefthand Branch, Mount Sylvia and Ingoldsby - fire as at 10:38am Friday, 11 September 2026 (WARN-529)

Location: Lefthand Branch, Mount Sylvia, Ingoldsby and surrounding areas -27.807897030432365 latitude, 152.28619876702058 longitude, grid square QG62DE46
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-09-12T10:38:52.137+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Lefthand Branch, Mount Sylvia, Ingoldsby and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning on Cole Gully Road, Lefthand Branch.

Fire crews are currently on scene. This fire is not under control. This fire could burn for days. Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.

- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

- Check for warning updates often.

- See for a listing of ABC Local Radio stations which may be broadcasting emergency information in your area.

See for official warnings from the QFD. DO NOT RELY ON THIS SERVICE FOR TIMELY EMERGENCY WARNINGS.

AVOID SMOKE - Rifle Range and Oakhurst (Maryborough) - fire as at 10:26am Friday, 11 September 2026 (WARN-527)

Location: Rifle Range and Oakhurst -25.503247755645983 latitude, 152.67267785273575 longitude, grid square QG64IL09
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-09-12T10:26:45.123+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Rifle Range and Oakhurst. This is from a fire burning in Rifle Range.

Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.

- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

- Check for warning updates often.

- See for a listing of ABC Local Radio stations which may be broadcasting emergency information in your area.

See for official warnings from the QFD. DO NOT RELY ON THIS SERVICE FOR TIMELY EMERGENCY WARNINGS.

STAY INFORMED - Townsville City - fire as at 9:00am Friday, 11 September 2026 (WARN-524)

Location: Townsville City -19.256696198932055 latitude, 146.80511173810396 longitude, grid square QH30JR68
Map:
Incident Type: Other
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-09-12T09:01:33.507+10:00

There is a fire on Flinders Street and Blackwood Street. The incident is not under control.

Stay informed because the situation could change.

- Check for warning updates often and listen to your local radio station.

- Stay inside, and close windows and doors to keep the smoke out.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close. Smoke can make it hard to breathe.

- Stay away from the area if you do not need to be there.

- Do not fly drones around the incident as they affect the emergency response.

- See for a listing of ABC Local Radio stations which may be broadcasting emergency information in your area.

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STAY INFORMED - South Ripley (Ipswich) - fire as at 1:04pm Thursday, 10 September 2026 (WARN-521)

Location: South Ripley -27.710501150254572 latitude, 152.82274528926015 longitude, grid square QG62JG89
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-09-11T13:04:55.527+10:00

A fire is burning between Bayliss Road, Ashwin Avenue, Coleman Road and Ripley Road. This fire is contained. This fire could burn for days.

Stay informed because the situation could change.

- Check for warning updates often and listen to your local radio station.

- Decide what you will do if the bushfire gets closer.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close. Smoke can make it hard to breathe.

- Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.

- See for a listing of ABC Local Radio stations which may be broadcasting emergency information in your area.

See for official warnings from the QFD. DO NOT RELY ON THIS SERVICE FOR TIMELY EMERGENCY WARNINGS.

AVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Neranwood and Austinville (Gold Coast) - fire as at 11:08am Thursday, 10 September 2026 (WARN-515)

Location: Neranwood, Austinville and surrounding areas -28.127730048927933 latitude, 153.3061136358109 longitude, grid square QG61PU69
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-09-11T11:09:55.59+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Neranwood, Austinville and surrounding areas. This is from Seqwater hazard reduction burning near Neranwood Park.

Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.

- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

- See for a listing of ABC Local Radio stations which may be broadcasting emergency information in your area.

See for official warnings from the QFD. DO NOT RELY ON THIS SERVICE FOR TIMELY EMERGENCY WARNINGS.

AVOID SMOKE - Barakula - fire as at 11:01am Thursday, 10 September 2026 (WARN-519)

Location: Barakula and surrounding areas -26.53581032407132 latitude, 150.62921185017586 longitude, grid square QG53HL51
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-09-11T11:01:54.36+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Barakula and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning in the Barakula State Forest.

This fire could burn for days. Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.

- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

- Check for warning updates often.

- See for a listing of ABC Local Radio stations which may be broadcasting emergency information in your area.

See for official warnings from the QFD. DO NOT RELY ON THIS SERVICE FOR TIMELY EMERGENCY WARNINGS.

AVOID SMOKE - Lefthand Branch, Mount Sylvia and Ingoldsby - fire as at 10:32am Thursday, 10 September 2026 (WARN-517)

Thick smoke is affecting Lefthand Branch, Mount Sylvia, Ingoldsby and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning on Cole Gully Road, Lefthand Branch.

Fire crews are currently on scene. This fire is not under control. This fire could burn for days. Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.

- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

- Check for warning updates often.

- See for a listing of ABC Local Radio stations which may be broadcasting emergency information in your area.

See for official warnings from the QFD. DO NOT RELY ON THIS SERVICE FOR TIMELY EMERGENCY WARNINGS.

STAY INFORMED - Oak Valley - fire as at 9:39am Thursday, 10 September 2026 (WARN-514)

Location: Oak Valley -19.405106046249017 latitude, 146.81256524627338 longitude, grid square QH30JO72
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-09-11T09:40:42.263+10:00

A fire is burning near Mount Stuart. It is moving towards Chisholm Trail in Oak Valley. This fire could burn for days.

Stay informed because the situation could change.

- Check for warning updates often and listen to your local radio station.

- Decide what you will do if the bushfire gets closer.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close. Smoke can make it hard to breathe.

- Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.

- See for a listing of ABC Local Radio stations which may be broadcasting emergency information in your area.

See for official warnings from the QFD. DO NOT RELY ON THIS SERVICE FOR TIMELY EMERGENCY WARNINGS.

AVOID SMOKE - Nicholson (near Doomadgee) - fire as at 8:50am Thursday, 10 September 2026 (WARN-513)

Location: Nicholson and surrounding areas -18.186531579562363 latitude, 138.12075739059307 longitude, grid square PH91BT45
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-09-11T08:50:42.307+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Nicholson and surrounding areas. This is from a large fire burning near Bowthorn Station and Lawn Hill Resource Reserve.

Fire crews are currently on scene. This fire is not under control. This fire could burn for weeks. Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.

- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

- Check for warning updates often.

- See for a listing of ABC Local Radio stations which may be broadcasting emergency information in your area.

Finally, stick to the advice your own heart gives you,
   no one can be truer to you than that
since a mans soul often forewarns him better
   than seven watchmen perched on a watchtower.

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STAY INFORMED - Rifle Range and Oakhurst (Maryborough) - fire as at 7:15pm Wednesday, 9 September 2026 (WARN-512)

Location: Rifle Range and Oakhurst -25.503247755645983 latitude, 152.67267785273575 longitude, grid square QG64IL09
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-09-10T19:15:48.203+10:00

A fire is burning in Rifle Range.

Stay informed because the situation could change.

- Check for warning updates often and listen to your local radio station.

- Decide what you will do if the bushfire gets closer.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close. Smoke can make it hard to breathe.

- Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.

- See for a listing of ABC Local Radio stations which may be broadcasting emergency information in your area.

See for official warnings from the QFD. DO NOT RELY ON THIS SERVICE FOR TIMELY EMERGENCY WARNINGS.

STAY INFORMED - Oak Valley - fire as at 5:52pm Wednesday, 9 September 2026 (WARN-511)

Location: Oak Valley -19.40582922687652 latitude, 146.81182413199193 longitude, grid square QH30JO72
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-09-10T17:53:54.203+10:00

A fire is burning near Mount Stuart. This fire could burn for days.

Stay informed because the situation could change.

- Check for warning updates often and listen to your local radio station.

- Decide what you will do if the bushfire gets closer.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close. Smoke can make it hard to breathe.

- Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.

- See for a listing of ABC Local Radio stations which may be broadcasting emergency information in your area.

See for official warnings from the QFD. DO NOT RELY ON THIS SERVICE FOR TIMELY EMERGENCY WARNINGS.

AVOID SMOKE - Berajondo - fire as at 3:46pm Wednesday, 9 September 2026 (WARN-510)

Location: Berajondo and surrounding areas -24.645788929472836 latitude, 151.7834721779431 longitude, grid square QG55VI45
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-09-10T15:46:59.563+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Berajondo and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning north of the Dawson Road and Tableland Road intersection, Berajondo.

Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.

- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

- Check for warning updates often.

- See for a listing of ABC Local Radio stations which may be broadcasting emergency information in your area.

See for official warnings from the QFD. DO NOT RELY ON THIS SERVICE FOR TIMELY EMERGENCY WARNINGS.

STAY INFORMED - Rifle Range (Maryborough) - fire as at 2:24pm Wednesday, 9 September 2026 (WARN-509)

Location: Rifle Range -25.50396466128723 latitude, 152.68793124583232 longitude, grid square QG64IL29
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-09-10T14:25:43.223+10:00

A fire is burning in Rifle Range.

Stay informed because the situation could change.

- Check for warning updates often and listen to your local radio station.

- Decide what you will do if the bushfire gets closer.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close. Smoke can make it hard to breathe.

- Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.

- See for a listing of ABC Local Radio stations which may be broadcasting emergency information in your area.

See for official warnings from the QFD. DO NOT RELY ON THIS SERVICE FOR TIMELY EMERGENCY WARNINGS.

STAY INFORMED - South Ripley (Ipswich) - fire as at 12:25pm Wednesday, 9 September 2026 (WARN-507)

A fire is burning between Bayliss Road, Ashwin Avenue, Coleman Road and Ripley Road. The fire has been contained.

Stay informed because the situation could change.

- Check for warning updates often and listen to your local radio station.

- Decide what you will do if the bushfire gets closer.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close. Smoke can make it hard to breathe.

- Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.

- See for a listing of ABC Local Radio stations which may be broadcasting emergency information in your area.

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AVOID SMOKE - Chinchilla - fire as at 11:33am Wednesday, 9 September 2026 (WARN-505)

Location: Chinchilla and surrounding areas -26.724788525234043 latitude, 150.5446502052883 longitude, grid square QG53GG56
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-09-10T11:34:19.51+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Chinchilla and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning on Sturgess Baking Board Road.

Fire crews are currently on scene. This fire is under control. This fire could burn for days. Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.

- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

- Check for warning updates often.

- See for a listing of ABC Local Radio stations which may be broadcasting emergency information in your area.

See for official warnings from the QFD. DO NOT RELY ON THIS SERVICE FOR TIMELY EMERGENCY WARNINGS.

AVOID SMOKE - Barakula - fire as at 11:32am Wednesday, 9 September 2026 (WARN-504)

Thick smoke is affecting Barakula and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning in the Barakula State Forest.

This fire could burn for days. Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.

- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

- Check for warning updates often.

- See for a listing of ABC Local Radio stations which may be broadcasting emergency information in your area.

See for official warnings from the QFD. DO NOT RELY ON THIS SERVICE FOR TIMELY EMERGENCY WARNINGS.

AVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Noosa North Shore - fire as at 11:14am Wednesday, 9 September 2026 (WARN-503)

Location: Noosa North Shore, Tewantin, Noosaville and the Great Sandy National Park -26.382081260872273 latitude, 153.0530129312885 longitude, grid square QG63MO68
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-09-10T11:14:48.243+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Noosa North Shore, Tewantin, Noosaville and the Great Sandy National Park. This is from Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service hazard reduction burning in the Great Sandy National Park.

Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.

- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

- See for a listing of ABC Local Radio stations which may be broadcasting emergency information in your area.

See for official warnings from the QFD. DO NOT RELY ON THIS SERVICE FOR TIMELY EMERGENCY WARNINGS.

AVOID SMOKE - Nicholson (near Doomadgee) - fire as at 10:11am Wednesday, 9 September 2026 (WARN-500)

Thick smoke is affecting Nicholson and surrounding areas. This is from a large fire burning near Bowthorn Station and Lawn Hill Resource Reserve.

Fire crews are currently on scene. This fire is not under control. This fire could burn for weeks. Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.

- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

- Check for warning updates often.

- See for a listing of ABC Local Radio stations which may be broadcasting emergency information in your area.

See for official warnings from the QFD. DO NOT RELY ON THIS SERVICE FOR TIMELY EMERGENCY WARNINGS.

AVOID SMOKE - Lefthand Branch, Mount Sylvia and Ingoldsby - fire as at 10:09am Wednesday, 9 September 2026 (WARN-501)

Thick smoke is affecting Lefthand Branch, Mount Sylvia, Ingoldsby and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning on Cole Gully Road, Lefthand Branch.

Fire crews are currently on scene. This fire is not under control. This fire could burn for days. Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.

- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

- Check for warning updates often.

- See for a listing of ABC Local Radio stations which may be broadcasting emergency information in your area.

Last updated: 2026-09-11