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Hot and windy conditions propel rise in fire activity
A bout of strong winds combined with hot and dry conditions across Queensland could leave parts of the state exposed to bushfires.
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Firefighters pounce on dodgy budget accommodation providers
A pair of Stanthorpe locals has been whacked with $23,000 in fines after a Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) investigation uncovered illegal budget accommodation practices.
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Queenslanders on high alert with dangerous fire conditions expected
Queenslanders are being urged to be bushfire-ready amid heightened fire conditions today and across the weekend.

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Body corp stung for fire safety breaches
A Brisbane body corporate has been slapped with a hefty fine for a litany of building fire safety offences that exposed residents to serious risks.
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More protection for Queensland’s frontline fire and emergency services

Friday, 21 December 2018 12:37 PM Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) staff and volunteers will be further protected with additional respiratory equipment to be rolled out to frontline personnel at bushfires. Read More >>
Hemmant (east Brisbane) – scrap metal fire as at 7.40pm Thurs 20 Dec

Thursday, 20 December 2018 7:40 PM Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are currently on scene at a scrap metal fire burning near Anton Road, Hemmant. Read More >>
Robina – vegetation fire as at 12.50pm Sun 16 Dec

Sunday, 16 December 2018 12:50 PM **Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are no longer required on scene at this incident.** Read More >>
STAY INFORMED: North Stradbroke Island bushfire as at 6pm Sat 15 Dec

Saturday, 15 December 2018 6:00 PM **Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are no longer required on scene at this incident.** Read More >>
Safety first in the wake of Severe Tropical Cyclone Owen

Saturday, 15 December 2018 6:10 AM Communities located between Kowanyama and the Gilbert River Mouth are urged to put their safety first in the wake of Severe Tropical Cyclone Owen. Read More >>
Severe Tropical Cyclone Owen to cross the coast

Friday, 14 December 2018 3:00 PM Communities located along the southeast Gulf of Carpentaria coast are being asked to take shelter as Severe Tropical Cyclone (TC) Owen reaches landfall, which will generate destructive wind gusts up to 200km an hour. Read More >>
East End (south-west of Gladstone) – vegetation fire as at 1.45pm Fri 14 Dec

Friday, 14 December 2018 1:45 PM **Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are no longer required on scene at this incident.** Read More >>
Camira (east of Ipswich) – vegetation fire as at 1.20pm Fri 14 Dec

Friday, 14 December 2018 1:20 PM **Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are no longer required on scene at this incident.** Read More >>
Queensland residents urged to prepare as TC Owen looms

Thursday, 13 December 2018 2:40 PM With Severe Tropical Cyclone (TC) Owen forecast to strengthen over the southern Gulf of Carpentaria tonight (Thursday), destructive wind gusts and heavy rainfall are forecast to batter parts of the state in coming days. Read More >>
Tara (south of Chinchilla) – bushfire as at 4.30pm Tues 11 Dec

Tuesday, 11 December 2018 4:30 PM **Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are no longer required on scene at this incident.** Read More >>