Townsville – commercial structure fire as at 5pm Wed 3 Jul

Wednesday, 3 July 2019 5:00 PM **Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are no longer required on scene at this incident.** Read More >>
Firefighters call on Queenslanders to prepare for a long and busy bushfire season

Thursday, 27 June 2019 11:30 AM 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. Read More >>
Improved safety in focus as cane harvesting gets into swing

Friday, 21 June 2019 12:30 PM
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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Strategy highlights 2030 vision for emergency services

Monday, 10 June 2019 2:30 PM Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) has announced a blueprint for its future. QFES Acting Commissioner Mike Wassing said Strategy 2030 will ensure the agency continues to meet the needs of communities over the next 12 years. Read More >>
QFES warns floods won’t stop bushfire season

Tuesday, 21 May 2019 9:40 AM Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is reminding north Queensland residents to be proactive in preparing their properties ahead of bushfire season, with high vegetation growth creating bushfire hazards across the region. Read More >>
Mount Stuart (Townsville) - bushfire as at 9.55am Mon 13 May

Monday, 13 May 2019 9:55 AM **Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are no longer required on scene at this incident.** Read More >>
Townsville - boat fire as at 4.40pm Sat 11 May

Saturday, 11 May 2019 4:40 PM **Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are no longer required on scene at this incident.** Read More >>
Emergency Alert for Palm Island as at 12.50pm Sat 11 May

Saturday, 11 May 2019 12:52 PM An Emergency Alert message has been issued by the Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council for residents on Palm Island. The message advises residents to boil tap water before drinking it until further notice. Read More >>
Emergency Alert for Palm Island as at 6.15pm Wed 8 May

Wednesday, 8 May 2019 6:32 PM **This Emergency Alert is no longer current. For updated information please refer to www.palmcouncil.qld.gov.au** Read More >>
Emergency Alert for Palm Island as at 3.15pm Sat 4 May

Saturday, 4 May 2019 3:15 PM **This Emergency Alert is no longer current. For updated information please refer to www.palmcouncil.qld.gov.au** Read More >>
Emergency Alert for Palm Island as at 6.20pm Thur 2 May

Thursday, 2 May 2019 6:20 PM **This Emergency Alert is no longer current. For updated information please refer to www.palmcouncil.qld.gov.au** Read More >>
Garbutt (Townsville) – scrap metal fire as at 4.20pm Thu 21 Feb

Thursday, 21 February 2019 4:20 PM **Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are no longer required on scene at this incident.** Read More >>
CANCELLED Emergency Alert for Palm Island as at 5.55pm Mon 11 Feb

Monday, 11 February 2019 5:55 PM The Emergency Alert for Palm Island has been CANCELLED. Read More >>
CANCELLED Emergency Alert for Palm Island as at 3.30pm Sun 10 Feb

Sunday, 10 February 2019 3:30 PM The Emergency Alert for Palm Island has been CANCELLED. Read More >>
CANCELLED Emergency Alert for Palm Island as at 4pm Sat 9 Feb

Saturday, 9 February 2019 4:00 PM The Emergency Alert for Palm Island has been CANCELLED. Read More >>

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QGAir Rescue Helicopter 521 was tasked overnight to assist police in the search for two light aircraft reported missing south of Townsville.

Donnington Ultralight Crash

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Press conference with QFES Commissioner Katarina Carroll and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services Hon. Chris Crawford at the official launch of the Operation Coolburn 2019.

Operation Cool Burn Press Conference

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