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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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QFES calls on locals to pitch in and prepare for bushfire season
Firefighters are asking central Queenslanders get their homes ready for bushfire season, with crews warning of a short time to prepare properties before the window of opportunity closes.
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Colosseum (near Miriam Vale) – grass fire as at 12.05pm Tues 16 July

Tuesday, 16 July 2019 12:05 PM **Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are no longer required on scene at this incident.** Read More >>
Eureka – vegetation fire as at 5pm Mon 15 July

Monday, 15 July 2019 5:00 PM **Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are no longer required on scene at this incident.** Read More >>
Bulimba – structure fire as at 4.55pm Mon 15 July

Monday, 15 July 2019 4:55 PM **Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are no longer required on scene at this incident.** Read More >>
Locals urged to finalise bushfire preparations

Friday, 12 July 2019 11:09 AM Rockhampton residents are being encouraged to finalise their preparations ahead of an expected early start to bushfire season. Read More >>
Darling Downs revealed as one of the state’s top bushfire hotspots

Friday, 12 July 2019 10:12 AM Parts of south-west Queensland have been identified as some of the state’s worst spots for bushfires, as tinder dry conditions continue. Read More >>
Rural focus for firefighters in lead up to bushfire season

Thursday, 11 July 2019 9:30 AM Primary producers and rural landholders are the target of firefighters’ calls for people to prepare their properties. Read More >>
South-east Queenslanders at risk in the wake of illegal burning off

Wednesday, 10 July 2019 8:19 AM South-east Queensland residents have been put on notice following a spate of property burns conducted without permits. Read More >>
Gracemere – industrial structure fire as at 2.25pm Fri 5 July

Friday, 5 July 2019 2:25 PM **Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are no longer required on scene at this incident.** Read More >>
Toogoom (near Hervey Bay) – bushfire as at 2.20pm Fri 5 July

Friday, 5 July 2019 2:20 PM **Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are no longer required on scene at this incident.** Read More >>
Fire hazards no child’s play during the school holidays

Friday, 5 July 2019 11:10 AM Families are being warned to monitor household fire hazards this school holidays amid an expected rise in people staying indoors and using electrical appliances to avoid the cooler weather. Read More >>