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UPDATE: Helicopter monitors North Rockhampton fire

The fire broke out Sunday morning in Limestone Creek Conservation Park.

28th Dec. 2020 12:12 PM

Crews responding to fire on Gladstone Benaraby Road

Fire fighters were called to Gladstone Benaraby Road near the Glen Eden turn-off after reports of a fire.

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27th Dec. 2020 11:12 AM

A fire that jumped Gladstone Benaraby Road at Glen Eden has shut the road to traffic. Picture: Rodney Stevens

Busy Christmas for Grafton fire crews

Fire and Rescue NSW Grafton were kept busy this Christmas with four call-outs to various jobs

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25th Dec. 2020 4:12 PM

Fire and Rescue NSW 306 Grafton were called to respond to an automatic fire alarm at the old Grafton jail on Christmas Day 2020.

Firefighters contain blaze burning near Rockhampton

The fire sparked up at Ironpot just before midday, with five crews remaining on scene.

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05th Dec. 2020 3:12 PM

Fire crews responded to a vegetation fire at Ironpot today. Picture: David Nielsen

Lightning strikes believed to have started 23 fires

THE RFS praised the 100 firefighters deployed on Wednesday to combat 23 grass fire.

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03rd Dec. 2020 4:12 PM

LIGHTENING FIRES: Rural Fire Service brigades fought 23 grass fires causes by storms and lightening strikes across the Northern Tablelands,

Grass fire breaks out on Bruce Hwy median strip

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services have raced to a grass fire on a median strip of the Bruce Highway at Cooroy.

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02nd Dec. 2020 11:12 AM

QFES crews have raced to the Bruce Highway at Cooroy after a grass fire broke out on a median strip. Photo Patrick Woods/FILE

Crews battle grass fire on outskirts of Bowen

Three vehicles are on scene with backburning under way to help control the fire.

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16th Nov. 2020 11:11 AM

Three crews are conducting backburning the help control a fire on the outskirts of Bowen. Picture: File

UPDATE: Firefighters extinguish blaze in North Rocky

The fire broke out in grassland yesterday morning.

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08th Nov. 2020 9:11 AM

Fire crews are on scene battling a grass fire in The Common. Picture: Jann Houley

Crews rush to hinterland as grassfire breaks out

Firefighters have rushed to bushland on fire at Belli Park this morning.

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21st Oct. 2020 9:10 AM

Firefighters are battling a vegetation fire at Belli Park. Picture: File

UPDATE: Firefighters to keep close on multiple grass fires

Two grass fires broke out in the Rockhampton region yesterday.

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18th Oct. 2020 9:10 AM

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services crews are on scene at a grass fire burning near Stanage Bay Rd, Stanage. Picture: David Nielsen

Man hospitalised after suffering burns in CQ grass fire

Paramedics were called to the private address about 7.05pm.

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14th Oct. 2020 8:10 AM

A man in his 50s was taken to Emerald Hospital after sustaining burns from a grass fire at Gindie.

Third crew en route to battle grass fire

A third crew has been sent to join two crews already fighting to contain a grass fire in the Ipswich region

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11th Oct. 2020 1:10 PM

A third Queensland Fire and Rescue crew is en route.

Flames lap Mary Valley Rd after car fire sparks two fires

Two teens were lucky to escape a burning car that sparked two fires on the side of a Mary Valley intersection.

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05th Oct. 2020 8:10 AM

Firefighters fought a car fire that sparked two grass fires in Imbil last night. File photo.

Smoke alert issued, Hawkwood grass fire

FIREFIGHTERS are warning residents to remain vigilant, as smoke continues to impact visibility and air quality in the...

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27th Sept. 2020 2:09 PM

SMOKE WARNING: firefighters warn residents that smoke is impacting visibilty and air quality in the Hawkwod area. File Photo.

Firefighters respond to large, fast-moving blaze at Hawkwood

FIREFIGHTER’s are warning residents to refer to their bushfire survival plan and be ready to follow it, should the...

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25th Sept. 2020 4:09 PM

Firefighters, with the assistance of a water bombing aircraft, are working to control the blaze. File Photo.

UPDATE: Grass fire rages on in Gympie region

Multiple crews are still working on a large contained fire in the region’s west where at least 13 crews were called to...

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16th Sept. 2020 8:09 AM

Multiple crews remain on the scene of a large Kilkivan grass fore this morning. File photo.

Crews quickly contain grass fire on private property

Multiple crews are working to blacken down the scene.

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14th Sept. 2020 4:09 PM

A grassfire is burning on private property in Riordanvale in the Whitsundays.

BREAKING: Crews on scene at fire

Firefighters are at the scene north of Gladstone.

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09th Sept. 2020 3:09 PM

Firefighters are on scene in Ambrose. Photo Bev Lacey / The Chronicle

Toxic chemical cloud slowed down firefighters at truck crash

A toxic chemical cloud pouring from a truck fire slowed down emergency workers on the Bruce Highway who were battling a...

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09th Sept. 2020 5:09 AM

Firefighters at the scene of truck crash that sparked a grass fire on the Bruce Highway north of Gympie on Tuesday afternoon. Photo: Contributed

Car fire takes hold of paddock

Five fire crews battled to control a fire on a private property at Kybong yesterday:

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07th Sept. 2020 1:09 PM

A car fire that escaped onto grassland took almost an hour to put out at Kybong yesterday afternoon. File photo.

Fire in dunes frightens residents

A GRASS fire was extinguished by firefighters before it reached nearby residences but locals are concerned it could occur...

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05th Sept. 2020 2:09 PM

DUNES FIRE: Byron Bay firefighters extinguished a dunes fire which threatened nearby residences on Friday night. Photo: Alison Paterson

Seven trucks at grass fire in Gladstone region

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services were alerted to the fire just after 8am.

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29th Aug. 2020 11:08 AM

QFES trucks are at the scene of a grass fire on Schulze Road at Beecher.

UPDATE: Bondoola grass fire extinguished

Multiple QFES crews are attempting to extinguish a grass fire that was getting too close for comfort for one property...

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28th Aug. 2020 1:08 PM

BUSHFIRE THREAT: Rural fire crews have swung into action to fight a fire burning in Bondoola.

Fire crews working to contain Blackbutt grass fire

RESIDENTS are being warned to close windows and doors, as the grass fire pumps a large amount of smoke into the air.

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25th Aug. 2020 4:08 PM

QFES are warning residents to close their windows and doors due to a grass fire burning at Blackbutt. Picture: Tony Martin

Multiple crews respond to grass fire at Captain Creek

Two tankers are responding to the vegetation fire on Davies Road.

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05th Aug. 2020 4:08 PM

Crews are responding to reports of a vegetation fire on Davies Road at Captain Creek.

BREAKING: Traffic incident sparks grass fire in western CQ

Fireys are on their way to extinguish a grass fire allegedly triggered by a mining vehicle.

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21st July 2020 10:07 AM

GRASS FIRE: Rural Fire Fighters are on their way to extinguish a grass fire burning on the Fitzroy Developmental Road. Photo: Rob Williams / The Queensland Times

Towed vehicle catches alight, fire spreads to grassland

Fireys have now extinguished the vehicle which was being towed by a motorhome, sparking a 200m fire front in the nearby...

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05th July 2020 10:07 AM

FIRE EMERGENCY: QFES are fighting a vehicle and vegetation fire on the Capricorn Coast this morning.

Booie vegetation fire

Firefighters acted quickly to create a fire break in order to contain the blaze which started on a Malar Rd property at...

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12th June 2020 6:06 PM

Fireys fighting Mothar Mountain blaze

The blaze sparked up some time before 3.30pm.

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04th June 2020 3:06 PM

FIRE FILE IMAGE Photo: Rob Williams / The Queensland Times

Smoke covers Bruce Hwy as crews battle large fire

Multiple firefighting crews are battling a large grass fire next to the Bruce Highway this afternoon. Traffic control is in...

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27th May 2020 3:05 PM

Firefighters have rushed to a large grass fire on the side of the Bruce Highway at North Arm.

Multiple crews attend grass fire in Mulgildie

Fire crews and paramedics attended a blaze near Monto after a truck caught fire on the Burnett Hwy.

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17th May 2020 2:05 PM

MULGILDIE GRASS FIRE: Multiple Queensland Fire and Emergencies services are on scene at a grassfire in Mulgildie. Picture: File

BREAKING: Crews battling blaze at Beelbi Creek

Crews are at the scene of a blaze at Beelbi Creek.

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03rd Feb. 2020 2:02 PM

Grass fire on Toogum Road, near Beelibi Creek.

UPDATE: Several crews bring Yeppen fire under control

The blaze started under Yeppen bridge and made its way to the western side of the lagoon.

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04th Jan. 2020 3:01 PM

Fire crews attend at fire beside the Bruce Highway at Yeppen bridge.

Fire crews battle to protect Darling Downs home

FIREFIGHTERS and paramedics are en route to a fire west of Toowoomba.

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01st Jan. 2020 1:01 PM

Firefighters work to protect a Cecil Plains home. (file photo)

Police say large CQ grass fire ‘suspicious’

Two blazes in the same area in a week.

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20th Dec. 2019 4:12 PM

Peregian bushfire under control, but warnings remain

Firefighters managed to bring the Peregian Springs bushfire under control late yesterday afternoon, with a warning...

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20th Dec. 2019 7:12 AM

Smoke is still affecting the Sunshine Coast's north as a large bushfire burns near Peregian Springs.

Claims a grass fire was deliberately lit

DESPITE a day of Total Fire Ban a witness claimed a middle-aged man was observed deliberately lighting a grass fire at...

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19th Dec. 2019 11:12 AM

GRASS FIRE: A witness has claimed a man was observed deliberately lighting a grass fire on Richmond Hill Rd, Richmond Hill on December 18, 2019. File Photo.

Firefighters monitor two South Burnett blazes

QFES crews attend to two fires across the South Burnett.

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08th Dec. 2019 1:12 PM

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services are currently monitoring two fires across the South Burnett. PHOTO: FILE

AS IT HAPPENED: Police make emergency declaration for fire

Police have made an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act due to a dangerous bush fire burning in...

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04th Dec. 2019 5:12 PM

Police have made a emergency declaration due to the bushfire near Millmerran.

Grass fire threatens rural property in Southern Downs

A FIRE is burning in a isolated and hilly country.

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04th Dec. 2019 1:12 PM

Crews continue to battle grass fire almost 24hrs on

QFES crews are continuing to maintain a grass fire at Moola.

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03rd Dec. 2019 11:12 AM

A fire truck returns to Finch Hatton to refill with water. QFES generic

Old Goombungee Rd fire

A fast-moving grass fire threatens property on Old Goombungee Rd.

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02nd Dec. 2019 7:12 PM

Bushfire on Old Goombungee Rd, Monday, December 2, 2019. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Old Goombungee Rd fire

QFES Inspector Warren Buckley gives details concerning a fire on Old Goombungee Rd.

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02nd Dec. 2019 7:12 PM

Grassfire breaks out in Coast’s south

There are reports a large grassfire is burning near a major Coast road.

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24th Nov. 2019 4:11 PM

Firefighters responding to reports of a large grassfire which has broken out alongside Caloundra-Mooloolaba Road in Meridan Plains this afternoon. Photo: Bridget Ward

Grass fire in Toowoomba quarry

QFES officers tend to a grass fire in the Toowoomba quarry.

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12th Nov. 2019 3:11 PM

FIRE WARNING: Eight blazes burning in South Burnett

QFES crews at the ready as high temperatures, wind increase risk.

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12th Nov. 2019 10:11 AM

FIRE ALERT: Residents are urged to stay informed as QFES crews monitor several fires around the region. Photo: File

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QUEENSLAND Fire and Emergency Services crews are monitoring a grass fire at Kandanga.

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09th Nov. 2019 3:11 PM

Fire and Emergency Services crews are monitoring a grass fire at Kandanga. Photo: Erin Smith

Fireys rush to grass fire in Coast hinterland

Firefighters have rushed to battle a grass fire which broke out in the Sunshine Coast hinterland this morning.

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08th Nov. 2019 10:11 AM

Fireys are battling the fire at Booroonbin, near Maleny this morning. Photo: File

WARNING: Smoke haze expected to remain around fire site

A strict fire ban is in place in Ipswich today due to strong winds and unfavourable conditions.

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05th Nov. 2019 12:11 PM

A fire on Redbank Plains Road at New Chum, November 05, 2019.

STAY INFORMED: Crews monitor remaining South Burnett fire

Several QFES crews are attending to a grass fire outside of Kingaroy.

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28th Oct. 2019 9:10 AM

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