Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) has praised the public for their vigilance as the state battles the grip of bushfire season, but warn the danger period is far from over.
Hot, dry and windy conditions will once again inflame the bushfire risk from today and into the weekend, with the fire danger spiking to severe in south-east, south-west and central Queensland.
Local fire bans have been declared for a number of high concern parts of Queensland including much of the state’s south-east.
There is no current fire ban for the Warwick and Stanthorpe areas but locals are urged to avoid lighting any fires or using power tools outdoors, and to prepare a Bushfire Survival Plan if they don’t have one.
Minister for Fire and Emergency Services Mark Ryan said firefighting resources would remain on standby over the coming days, but urged the community to stay alert and informed.
“We saw several bushfires start in similar weather last weekend, and there was some fantastic work done under very trying conditions by firefighters to reduce impact on communities,” Mr Ryan said.
“Their success was bolstered by the tremendous efforts of the public, who heeded safety messaging and co-operated with fire bans and restrictions.
“Early reporting of fires to triple-zero (000) also ensured our crews could respond to and control incidents quickly.”
