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QFES issues warning ahead of return to heightened fire conditions
Firefighters are calling on Queenslanders to be on high alert with severe and extreme fire conditions expected across the state over the coming days.
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Firefighters call on Queenslanders to prepare for a long and busy bushfire season
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) are urging people to finalise their bushfire preparations ahead of a season that could bring an increased bushfire potential to some parts of the state.
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Improved safety in focus as cane harvesting gets into swing
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is urging the state’s cane growers and sugar mills to familiarise themselves with new cane burning conditions ahead of the 2019 crushing season.

QFES Rural Fire Service (RFS) Superintendent James Haig said the new Cane Burning Notification was now in force to reduce the risks associated with cane burning.
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Unsafe accommodation providers put on notice
A south Brisbane apartment and hotel complex has been fined for a raft of building fire safety offences that exposed residents and guests to severe risks.
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Bushfire donations fuel volunteer efforts

Tuesday, 25 February 2020 7:00 AM Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) volunteers will receive a suite of upgrades and new equipment thanks to more than $3.1 million donated during the 2019-20 bushfire season. Read More >>
CANCELLED Emergency Alert for Warra (near Dalby) as at 2.30pm Wed 12 Feb

Wednesday, 12 February 2020 2:46 PM The Emergency Alert for Warra has been CANCELLED. Read More >>
CANCELLED Emergency Alert for Jandowae as at 9.30am Wed 12 Feb

Wednesday, 12 February 2020 9:30 AM The Emergency Alert for Jandowae has been CANCELLED. Read More >>
CANCELLED Emergency Alert for Dalby as at 4.40pm Mon 10 Feb

Monday, 10 February 2020 4:40 PM The Emergency Alert for Dalby has been CANCELLED. Read More >>
Bidwill (near Maryborough) – bushfire as at 8.30am Thurs 6 Feb

Thursday, 6 February 2020 8:30 AM **Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are no longer required on scene at this incident.** Read More >>
Kandanga Creek (west of Cooroy) – grass fire as at 8.25am Thurs 6 Feb

Thursday, 6 February 2020 8:25 AM **Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are no longer required on scene at this incident.** Read More >>
QFES calls time on bushfire season as focus shifts to storm activity

Friday, 31 January 2020 2:00 PM Bushfires ravaged the state during the end of last year, and now as activity has dropped, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) has called time on bushfire season as focus shifts to storm and cyclone season. Read More >>
Far North residents and tourists urged to stay alert during storm and cyclone season

Friday, 31 January 2020 9:00 AM Authorities are urging residents and tourists in the state’s far north to be prepared and stay alert with more storms and heavy rain forecast.

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Canoona (north-west of Rockhampton) – vegetation fire as at 11.25am Fri 24 Jan

Friday, 24 January 2020 11:25 AM **Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are no longer required on scene at this incident.** Read More >>
Stuart (south of Townsville) – vegetation fire as at 3.10pm Mon 20 Jan

Monday, 20 January 2020 3:10 PM **Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are no longer required on scene at this incident.** Read More >>