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STAY INFORMED - South Ripley (Ipswich) - fire as at 11:43pm Tuesday, 8 September 2026 (WARN-496)

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: 2026-09-09T23:43:52.367+10:00

*** There is more than one warning for this area. To see all current warnings, visit the Qld Fire website ***

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

- 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

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AVOID SMOKE - Mount Mort and Thornton - fire as at 4:40pm Tuesday, 8 September 2026 (WARN-495)

Location: Mount Mort, Thornton and surrounding areas -27.80424961949346 latitude, 152.40044596024626 longitude, grid square QG62EE86
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-09-09T16:41:17.7+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Mount Mort, Thornton and surrounding areas. This is from a large fire burning near Alpers Road, Mount Mort.

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.

- 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 - Injinoo to Seisia - fire as at 3:58pm Tuesday, 8 September 2026 (WARN-493)

Location: Injinoo, Umagico, Bamaga, Seisia and surrounding areas -10.911034167554801 latitude, 142.36838253696365 longitude, grid square QH19EC41
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-09-09T15:59:16.89+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Injinoo, Umagico, Bamaga, Seisia and surrounding areas. This is from several fires burning near Bamaga, Seisia and Loyalty Beach.

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 - Oak Valley and Brookhill - fire as at 3:53pm Tuesday, 8 September 2026 (WARN-492)

Location: Oak Valley and Brookhill -19.40921762862471 latitude, 146.84310308599171 longitude, grid square QH30KO11
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-09-09T15:53:49.047+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Oak Valley and Brookhill. This is from a fire burning near Mount Stuart.

Fire crews are currently on scene. 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 - Deebing Heights (Ipswich) - fire as at 3:50pm Tuesday, 8 September 2026 (WARN-491)

Location: Deebing Heights and surrounding areas -27.698646001612488 latitude, 152.76466949144674 longitude, grid square QG62JH12
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-09-09T15:51:09.107+10:00

*** There is more than one warning for this area. To see all current warnings, visit the Qld Fire website ***

Thick smoke is affecting Deebing Heights and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning between Bayliss Road, Coleman Road and Ripley Road.

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 - South Ripley (Ipswich) - fire as at 3:49pm Tuesday, 8 September 2026 (WARN-490)

*** There is more than one warning for this area. To see all current warnings, visit the Qld Fire website ***

A fire is burning between Bayliss Road, Coleman Road and Ripley Road. 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.

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STAY INFORMED - Berajondo - fire as at 12:07pm Tuesday, 8 September 2026 (WARN-488)

Location: Between Dawson Road, Lowmead Road and Old Toweran Road -24.645788929472836 latitude, 151.7834721779431 longitude, grid square QG55VI45
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-09-09T12:08:07.9+10:00

A fire is burning north of the Dawson Road and Tableland Road intersection, Berajondo. It is moving towards Dawson Road and Tableland Road. 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 - Barakula - fire as at 11:27am Tuesday, 8 September 2026 (WARN-485)

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: 2026-09-09T11:28:24.903+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.

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AVOID SMOKE - Chinchilla - fire as at 11:24am Tuesday, 8 September 2026 (WARN-483)

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: 2026-09-09T11:25:10.44+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.

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AVOID SMOKE - Sandy Creek, Royston and Villeneuve - fire as at 11:16am Tuesday, 8 September 2026 (WARN-482)

Location: Sandy Creek, Royston, Villeneuve and surrounding areas -26.90900646116653 latitude, 152.63723935661196 longitude, grid square QG63HC61
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-09-09T11:17:25.767+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Sandy Creek, Royston, Villeneuve and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning on Sandy Creek Road, Sandy Creek.

Fire crews are currently on scene. 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 - Glenore Grove, Plainland and Hatton Vale - fire as at 10:55am Tuesday, 8 September 2026 (WARN-478)

Location: Glenore Grove, Plainland, Hatton Vale and surrounding areas -27.554419162667237 latitude, 152.42294167934458 longitude, grid square QG62FK06
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-09-09T10:55:43.427+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Glenore Grove, Plainland, Hatton Vale and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning near the Warrego Highway, Plainland.

Fire crews are currently on scene. 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 - Lefthand Branch, Mount Sylvia and Ingoldsby - fire as at 10:52am Tuesday, 8 September 2026 (WARN-480)

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: 2026-09-09T10:52:35.18+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.

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AVOID SMOKE - Mount Mort to Rosewood - fire as at 10:49am Tuesday, 8 September 2026 (WARN-479)

Location: Mount Mort, Rosewood and surrounding areas -27.72462351795108 latitude, 152.53453310637252 longitude, grid square QG62GG46
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-09-09T10:50:28.03+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Mount Mort, Rosewood and surrounding areas. This is from a large fire burning near Alpers Road, Mount Mort.

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 - Nicholson (near Doomadgee) - fire as at 9:17am Tuesday, 8 September 2026 (WARN-476)

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: 2026-09-09T09:17:30.803+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.

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

AVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Banksia Beach and Bellara - fire as at 9:07am Tuesday, 8 September 2026 (WARN-474)

Location: Banksia Beach, Bellara and surrounding areas -27.050237154495996 latitude, 153.14619832893584 longitude, grid square QG62NW77
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-09-09T09:08:11.66+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Banksia Beach, Bellara and surrounding areas. This is from City of Moreton Bay hazard reduction burning on Sunderland Drive, Bellara.

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.

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STAY INFORMED - South Ripley (Ipswich) - fire as at 6:57pm Monday, 7 September 2026 (WARN-473)

*** There is more than one warning for this area. To see all current warnings, visit the Qld Fire website ***

A fire is burning between Bayliss Road, Coleman Road and Ripley Road. 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 - Deebing Heights (Ipswich) - fire as at 6:55pm Monday, 7 September 2026 (WARN-472)

Location: Deebing Heights and surrounding areas -27.700973421710952 latitude, 152.76257972467997 longitude, grid square QG62JH11
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-09-08T18:55:45.477+10:00

*** There is more than one warning for this area. To see all current warnings, visit the Qld Fire website ***

Thick smoke is affecting Deebing Heights and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning between Bayliss Road, Coleman Road and Ripley Road.

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 - Port Curtis (near Rockhampton) - fire as at 4:33pm Monday, 7 September 2026 (WARN-471)

Location: Between the Bruce Highway, Whyte Road, R Pierce Road and the Burnett Highway -23.44940017973822 latitude, 150.50619906357704 longitude, grid square QG56GN02
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-09-08T16:33:55.41+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Between the Bruce Highway, Whyte Road, R Pierce Road and the Burnett Highway. This is from a fire burning near the Bruce Highway and Whyte Road.

This fire is under control. 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 - Plainland and Hatton Vale - fire as at 3:48pm Monday, 7 September 2026 (WARN-470)

Location: Plainland and Hatton Vale -27.56567944207919 latitude, 152.44187829962905 longitude, grid square QG62FK34
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-09-08T15:49:15.23+10:00

A fire is burning near the Warrego Highway, Plainland. 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.

STAY INFORMED - South Ripley (Ipswich) - fire as at 3:19pm Monday, 7 September 2026 (WARN-469)

A fire is burning between Bayliss Road, Coleman Road and Ripley Road. 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 - Chinchilla - fire as at 2:48pm Monday, 7 September 2026 (WARN-467)

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 - Upper Cooyar Creek - fire as at 2:44pm Monday, 7 September 2026 (WARN-466)

Location: Upper Cooyar Creek and surrounding areas -26.938657355504677 latitude, 151.75592432487824 longitude, grid square QG53VB04
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-09-08T14:45:32.563+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Upper Cooyar Creek and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning near the Bunya Mountains National Park.

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 2:38pm Monday, 7 September 2026 (WARN-464)

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.

STAY INFORMED - Port Curtis (near Rockhampton) - fire as at 2:40pm Monday, 7 September 2026 (WARN-463)

Location: Between the Bruce Highway, Whyte Road, R Pierce Road and the Burnett Highway -23.44940017973822 latitude, 150.50619906357704 longitude, grid square QG56GN02
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-09-08T14:43:37.997+10:00

A fire is burning near the Bruce Highway and Whyte Road. It is moving towards the Burnett Highway.

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 - Injinoo to Seisia - fire as at 2:10pm Monday, 7 September 2026 (WARN-462)

Thick smoke is affecting Injinoo, Umagico, Bamaga, Seisia and surrounding areas. This is from several fires burning near Bamaga, Seisia and Loyalty Beach.

These fires are not under control. These fires 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 - Archer Point (near Cooktown) - fire as at 1:20pm Monday, 7 September 2026 (WARN-461)

Location: Archer Point, Annan River National Park and surrounding areas -15.56629338580469 latitude, 145.2480832029669 longitude, grid square QH24OK94
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-09-08T13:21:32.487+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Archer Point, Annan River National Park and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning in the Annan River National Park.

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 - Umagico, Bamaga and Injinoo - fire as at 1:00pm Monday, 7 September 2026 (WARN-460)

Location: Umagico, Bamaga, Injinoo and surrounding areas -10.90011291233914 latitude, 142.3462209841311 longitude, grid square QH19EC13
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-09-08T13:01:43.02+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Umagico, Bamaga, Injinoo and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning near Bamaga.

Fire crews are currently on scene. 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 - Doughboy (near Gin Gin) - fire as at 11:52am Monday, 7 September 2026 (WARN-458)

Location: Doughboy -25.15379400327165 latitude, 151.85033505410598 longitude, grid square QG54WU23
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-09-08T11:53:04.42+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Doughboy. This is from a fire burning near Doughboy 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.

STAY INFORMED - Berajondo - fire as at 11:39am Monday, 7 September 2026 (WARN-455)

A fire is burning north of the Dawson Road and Tableland Road intersection, Berajondo. It is moving towards Dawson Road and Tableland Road. 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.

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

AVOID SMOKE - Barringha and Woodstock - fire as at 9:13am Monday, 7 September 2026 (WARN-453)

Location: Barringha, Woodstock and surrounding areas -19.548066888188156 latitude, 146.86012564999885 longitude, grid square QH30KK38
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-09-08T09:13:56.547+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Barringha, Woodstock and surrounding areas. This is from a large fire burning near Mountview Drive, Barringha.

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 - Nicholson (near Doomadgee) - fire as at 9:01am Monday, 7 September 2026 (WARN-451)

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.

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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 8:35pm Sunday, 6 September 2026 (WARN-449)

A fire is burning near Coleman Road.

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.

- Do not light any fires around your property. A fire ban is in place for this 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 - Lefthand Branch, Mount Sylvia and Ingoldsby - fire as at 6:07pm Sunday, 6 September 2026 (WARN-447)

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.

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Last updated: 2026-09-08