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May you find renewed energy, courage and hope to pursue new adventures.
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1 Speak the truth.
2 Make space for grief.
3 Take appropriate action now.
4 Don't make perfect the enemy of good.
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STAY INFORMED - Mount Nimmel Road, Springbrook - Multiple Warnings - fire as at 9:39pm Friday, 26 September 2025 (IF39-4855021)
Location: between Little Nerang Dam and Mount Nimmel Road
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Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
Action:
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A fire is burning near Mount Nimmel Road. It is moving towards Mount Nimmel Road.
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- Keep medications close by.
- Avoid smoke - stay indoors, close windows and doors, and avoid driving through smoke.
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"Stop f**cking about and sit down to do the thing."
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AVOID SMOKE - Cherbourg (near Murgon) - fire as at 6:09pm Friday, 26 September 2025 (IF39-4853721)
Location: Wondai, Cherbourg, Moffatdale and surrounding areas
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Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
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Smoke is currently affecting Wondai, Cherbourg, Moffatdale and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning in the Wondai State Forest.
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AVOID SMOKE - Didcot (near Gayndah) - fire as at 6:09pm Friday, 26 September 2025 (IF39-4854021)
Location: Didcot and surrounding areas
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Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
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Expires: 2025-09-27T18:07:00+10:00
Smoke is currently affecting Didcot and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning near Auburn Hills Road. This fire is under control.
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AVOID SMOKE - MP Creek - fire as at 6:04pm Friday, 26 September 2025 (IF39-4853421)
Location: MP Creek, between Cushnie State Forest and Fairdale Road
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Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
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Expires: 2025-09-27T18:02:00+10:00
Smoke is currently affecting MP Creek, between Cushnie State Forest and Fairdale Road. This is from a fire burning near MP Creek Road, MP Creek.
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AVOID SMOKE - Speedwell (near Proston) - fire as at 6:01pm Friday, 26 September 2025 (IF39-4853221)
Location: Speedwell
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Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
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Expires: 2025-09-27T17:59:00+10:00
Smoke is currently affecting Speedwell. This is from a fire burning near Roberts Road and Back Creek Road.
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AVOID SMOKE - Kirwan (Townsville) - fire as at 5:17pm Friday, 26 September 2025 (IF39-4852821)
Location: Kirwan and surrounding areas
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Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
Action:
Expires: 2025-09-27T17:15:00+10:00
Smoke is currently affecting Kirwan and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning near Dalrymple Road and Liberty Drive, Kirwan. This fire is under control.
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- Keep respiratory medication close by.
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AVOID SMOKE - Oak Valley to Woodstock (near Townsville) - fire as at 4:45pm Friday, 26 September 2025 (IF39-4852521)
Location: Oak Valley, Toonpan, Woodstock and surrounding areas
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Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
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Expires: 2025-09-27T16:36:00+10:00
Smoke is currently affecting Oak Valley, Toonpan, Woodstock and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning near Flinders Highway and Mountview Road, Toonpan.
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AVOID SMOKE - Gracemere to Parkhurst (Rockhampton) - fire as at 3:37pm Friday, 26 September 2025 (IF39-4851821)
Location: Gracemere, Parkhurst and surrounding areas
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Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
Action:
Expires: 2025-09-27T15:36:00+10:00
Smoke is currently affecting Gracemere, Parkhurst and surrounding areas. This is from multiple fires in the area.
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AVOID SMOKE - Springbrook - Multiple Warnings - fire as at 3:36pm Friday, 26 September 2025 (IF39-4851721)
Location: Springbrook and surrounding areas
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Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
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Expires: 2025-09-27T15:36:00+10:00
*** There are multiple warnings for this area. To see all current warnings, visit the QFD Current Bushfires and Warnings website ***
Smoke is currently affecting Springbrook and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning near Mount Nimmel Road.
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STAY INFORMED - Mount Nimmel Road, Springbrook - Multiple Warnings - fire as at 3:27pm Friday, 26 September 2025 (IF39-4851321)
Location: between Little Nerang Dam and Mount Nimmel Road
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
Action:
Expires: 2025-09-27T15:27:00+10:00
*** There are multiple warnings for this area. To see all current warnings, visit the QFD Current Bushfires and Warnings website ***
A fire is burning near Mount Nimmel Road. It is moving towards Mount Nimmel Road.
Major roads or highways may be impacted, including Mount Nimmel Road .
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- Decide where you and the people you live with will go. This could be with family or a friend away from the fire.
- Keep medications close by.
- Avoid smoke - stay indoors, close windows and doors, and avoid driving through smoke.
- Watch out for firefighters working in the area.
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- If your life is in danger, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
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STAY INFORMED - Googa Creek (near Blackbutt) - fire as at 3:22pm Friday, 26 September 2025 (IF39-4851421)
Location: between Rosentreter Road, Trousdell Road, Spelling Gully Road, Bar Road and Dyer Road
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
Action:
Expires: 2025-09-27T15:22:00+10:00
A fire is burning between Trousdell Road and Spelliing Gully Road. It is moving towards Bar Road. This fire is under control.
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- Decide where you and the people you live with will go. This could be with family or a friend away from the fire.
- Keep medications close by.
- Avoid smoke - stay indoors, close windows and doors, and avoid driving through smoke.
- Watch out for firefighters working in the area.
- Do not fly drones around the fire. Drones affect air operations.
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AVOID SMOKE - Alligator Creek - fire as at 2:34pm Friday, 26 September 2025 (IF39-4850821)
Location: Alligator Creek and surrounding areas
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Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
Action:
Expires: 2025-09-27T14:28:00+10:00
Smoke is currently affecting Alligator Creek and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning near Bruce Highway at Killymoon Creek.
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AVOID SMOKE - Jinghi and Jandowae - fire as at 2:31pm Friday, 26 September 2025 (IF39-4850721)
Location: Jinghi, Jandowae and surrounding areas
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Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
Action:
Expires: 2025-09-27T14:31:00+10:00
Smoke is currently affecting Jinghi, Jandowae and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning near the intersection of Chinchilla Wondai Road and Jandowae Connection Road, Jinghi.
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AVOID SMOKE - Springbrook - fire as at 2:03pm Friday, 26 September 2025 (IF39-4850521)
Location: Springbrook and surrounding areas
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Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
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Expires: 2025-09-27T14:03:00+10:00
Smoke is currently affecting Springbrook and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning near Mount Nimmel Road.
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AVOID SMOKE - Owanyilla (near Maryborough) - fire as at 1:49pm Friday, 26 September 2025 (IF39-4850221)
Location: Owanyilla and surrounding areas
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Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
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Expires: 2025-09-27T13:47:00+10:00
Smoke is currently affecting Owanyilla and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning near Old Gympie Road. This fire is under control.
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AVOID SMOKE - Rush Creek (near Dayboro) - fire as at 1:26pm Friday, 26 September 2025 (IF39-4850021)
Location: Rush Creek and surrounding areas
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Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
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Expires: 2025-09-27T13:26:00+10:00
Smoke is currently affecting Rush Creek and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning near Rush Creek Road.
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AVOID SMOKE - Biddaddaba and Canungra - fire as at 12:01pm Friday, 26 September 2025 (IF39-4849721)
Location: Biddaddaba, Canungra and surrounding areas
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Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
Action:
Expires: 2025-09-27T11:59:00+10:00
Smoke is currently affecting Biddaddaba, Canungra and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning on Mount Misery. This fire is under control.
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AVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Burpengary, Rocksberg and Lilywood (near Caboolture) - fire as at 10:50am Friday, 26 September 2025 (IF39-4849321)
Location: Burpengary, Rocksberg, Lilywood and surrounding areas
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Incident Type: FIRE PERMITTED BURN
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
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Expires: 2025-09-27T10:50:00+10:00
Smoke is currently affecting Burpengary, Rocksberg, Lilywood and surrounding areas. This is from a hazard reduction burn in Sheep Station Creek Conservation Park. This fire is under control.
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AVOID SMOKE - Bushland Beach, Mount Low and Burdell (near Townsville) - fire as at 10:30am Friday, 26 September 2025 (IF39-4849021)
Location: Bushland Beach, Mount Low, Burdell and surrounding areas
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Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
Action:
Expires: 2025-09-27T10:27:00+10:00
Smoke is currently affecting Bushland Beach, Mount Low, Burdell and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning near North Shore Boulevard. This fire is under control.
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- Keep respiratory medication close by.
- Follow your bushfire survival plan now. If you do not have a bushfire survival plan, make one on the QFD website.
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After years (decades) of this 1940s era air compressor slowly leaking down after I turn it off, suddenly it's not leaking anymore! For years I've been thinking about cleaning it up (note the can of gunk to the right) & pulling it apart to check the bearings & probably replace the rings. So now that it's not leaking, should I fix it even though it's not broke (Yes, there's oil in it.) Note: The tanks are out of a WWII Douglas A-20 Havoc.
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AVOID SMOKE - South Mackay - fire as at 9:50am Friday, 26 September 2025 (IF39-4848621)
Location: South Mackay and surrounding areas
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Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
Action:
Expires: 2025-09-27T09:48:00+10:00
Smoke is currently affecting South Mackay and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning near the corner of Illawong Drive and Petrie Street. This fire is under control.
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AVOID SMOKE - Widgee (near Gympie) - fire as at 9:37am Friday, 26 September 2025 (IF39-4847821)
Location: between Mount Victor Road and Upper Widgee Road
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
Action:
Expires: 2025-09-27T09:37:00+10:00
Smoke is currently affecting between Mount Victor Road and Upper Widgee Road. This is from a fire burning near Mount Victor Road.
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- Keep respiratory medication close by.
- Follow your bushfire survival plan now. If you do not have a bushfire survival plan, make one on the QFD website.
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AVOID SMOKE - Carmila to Clairview - fire as at 9:31am Friday, 26 September 2025 (IF39-4847721)
Location: Carmila, Clairview, Elalie and surrounding areas
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Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
Action:
Expires: 2025-09-27T09:31:00+10:00
Smoke is currently affecting Carmila, Clairview, Elalie and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning near the Bruce Highway, Clairview.
- Stay inside and close windows and doors.
- Keep respiratory medication close by.
- Follow your bushfire survival plan now. If you do not have a bushfire survival plan, make one on the QFD website.
- Avoid driving through smoke if you can.
- Watch out for firefighters working in the area.
- Do not fly drones around the fire. Drones affect air operations.
- 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.
. See for official warnings from the QFD. DO NOT RELY ON THIS SERVICE FOR TIMELY EMERGENCY WARNINGS.
AVOID SMOKE - Shoalwater to Canal Creek (near Rockhampton) - fire as at 9:30am Friday, 26 September 2025 (IF39-4847621)
Location: Shoalwater, Canal Creek, The Caves, Yeppoon and surrounding areas
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
Action:
Expires: 2025-09-27T09:30:00+10:00
Smoke is currently affecting Shoalwater, Canal Creek, The Caves, Yeppoon and surrounding areas. This is from multiple fires burning near Shoalwater and Canal Creek.
- Stay inside and close windows and doors.
- Keep respiratory medication close by.
- Follow your bushfire survival plan now. If you do not have a bushfire survival plan, make one on the QFD website.
- Avoid driving through smoke if you can.
- Watch out for firefighters working in the area.
- Do not fly drones around the fire. Drones affect air operations.
- 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.
. See for official warnings from the QFD. DO NOT RELY ON THIS SERVICE FOR TIMELY EMERGENCY WARNINGS.
AVOID SMOKE - Mount McEuen (near MP Creek) - fire as at 9:29am Friday, 26 September 2025 (IF39-4847421)
Location: Mount McEuen and surrounding areas
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
Action:
Expires: 2025-09-27T09:29:00+10:00
Smoke is currently affecting Mount McEuen and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning Mount McEuen Road.
- Stay inside and close windows and doors.
- Keep respiratory medication close by.
- Follow your bushfire survival plan now. If you do not have a bushfire survival plan, make one on the QFD website.
- Avoid driving through smoke if you can.
- Watch out for firefighters working in the area.
- Do not fly drones around the fire. Drones affect air operations.
- 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.
. See for official warnings from the QFD. DO NOT RELY ON THIS SERVICE FOR TIMELY EMERGENCY WARNINGS.
AVOID SMOKE - Glastonbury (near Gympie) - fire as at 9:29am Friday, 26 September 2025 (IF39-4847121)
Location: Glastonbury and surrounding areas
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
Action:
Expires: 2025-09-27T09:28:00+10:00
Smoke is currently affecting Glastonbury and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning near Glastonbury Creek Road.
- Stay inside and close windows and doors.
- Keep respiratory medication close by.
- Follow your bushfire survival plan now. If you do not have a bushfire survival plan, make one on the QFD website.
- Avoid driving through smoke if you can.
- Watch out for firefighters working in the area.
- Do not fly drones around the fire. Drones affect air operations.
- 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.
. See for official warnings from the QFD. DO NOT RELY ON THIS SERVICE FOR TIMELY EMERGENCY WARNINGS.
STAY INFORMED - MP Creek - fire as at 9:27am Friday, 26 September 2025 (IF39-4847221)
Location: MP Creek, between Cushnie State Forest and Fairdale Road
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
Action:
Expires: 2025-09-27T09:27:00+10:00
A fire is burning near MP Creek Road, MP Creek.
Firefighting aircraft are helping ground crews.
- Stay informed because conditions could change:
- Check the QFD Current Bushfires and Warnings website regularly.
- Follow QFD on Facebook and X.com.
- Listen to your local radio station.
- Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
- Decide what you will do if the bushfire gets closer:
- Follow your bushfire survival plan now. If you do not have a bushfire survival plan, make one on the QFD website.
- Decide where you and the people you live with will go. This could be with family or a friend away from the fire.
- Keep medications close by.
- Avoid smoke - stay indoors, close windows and doors, and avoid driving through smoke.
- Watch out for firefighters working in the area.
- Do not fly drones around the fire. Drones affect air operations.
- If your life is in danger, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
- 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.
. See for official warnings from the QFD. DO NOT RELY ON THIS SERVICE FOR TIMELY EMERGENCY WARNINGS.
AVOID SMOKE - Gayndah to Ban Ban Springs - fire as at 9:26am Friday, 26 September 2025 (IF39-4847021)
Location: Gayndah, Ban Ban and surrounding areas
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
Action:
Expires: 2025-09-27T09:26:00+10:00
Smoke is currently affecting Gayndah, Ban Ban and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning near Brian Pastures Road, Ban Ban.
- Stay inside and close windows and doors.
- Keep respiratory medication close by.
- Follow your bushfire survival plan now. If you do not have a bushfire survival plan, make one on the QFD website.
- Avoid driving through smoke if you can.
- Watch out for firefighters working in the area.
- Do not fly drones around the fire. Drones affect air operations.
- 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.
. See for official warnings from the QFD. DO NOT RELY ON THIS SERVICE FOR TIMELY EMERGENCY WARNINGS.
AVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Vinegar Hill and Adare (near Gatton) - fire as at 8:54am Friday, 26 September 2025 (IF39-4846321)
Location: Vinegar Hill, Adare and surrounding areas
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
Action:
Expires: 2025-09-27T08:54:00+10:00
Smoke is currently affecting Vinegar Hill, Adare and surrounding areas. This is from a hazard reduction burn in the Lockyer National Park. This fire is under control.
- Stay inside and close windows and doors.
- Keep respiratory medication close by.
- Avoid driving through smoke if you can.
- Watch out for firefighters working in the area.
- Do not fly drones around the fire. Drones affect air operations.
- 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.
. See for official warnings from the QFD. DO NOT RELY ON THIS SERVICE FOR TIMELY EMERGENCY WARNINGS.
AVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Emu Vale (near Warwick) - fire as at 7:00am Friday, 26 September 2025 (IF39-4846121)
Location: Emu Vale and surrounding areas
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
Action:
Expires: 2025-09-27T07:00:00+10:00
Smoke is currently affecting Emu Vale and surrounding areas. This is from a hazard reduction burn near Emu Creek Road. This fire is under control.
- Stay inside and close windows and doors.
- Keep respiratory medication close by.
- Avoid driving through smoke if you can.
- Watch out for firefighters working in the area.
- Do not fly drones around the fire. Drones affect air operations.
- 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.
. See for official warnings from the QFD. DO NOT RELY ON THIS SERVICE FOR TIMELY EMERGENCY WARNINGS.
AVOID SMOKE - Mount Morgan, Struck Oil and Bouldercombe - fire as at 6:41am Friday, 26 September 2025 (IF39-4845721)
Location: Mount Morgan, Struck Oil, Bouldercombe and surrounding areas
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
Action:
Expires: 2025-09-27T06:30:00+10:00
Smoke is currently affecting Mount Morgan, Struck Oil, Bouldercombe and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning in inaccessible area near Limestone Creek Road, Mount Dick.
- Stay inside and close windows and doors.
- Keep respiratory medication close by.
- Follow your bushfire survival plan now. If you do not have a bushfire survival plan, make one on the QFD website.
- Avoid driving through smoke if you can.
- Watch out for firefighters working in the area.
- Do not fly drones around the fire. Drones affect air operations.
- 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.
