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Fire crew extinguish roadside car fire in Murgon

A MURGON fire crew have battled to contain a car that was burning a busy Murgon Street.

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04th Nov. 2020 11:11 AM

Queensland Fire and Emrgency Services have contained a roadside car fire in Murgon. (Picture: File)

REVEALED: Water bombers to protect the Burnett this summer

WITH a number of serious fires having already sparked in the Burnett, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services has unveiled...

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07th Oct. 2020 3:10 PM

FIRE SEASON: WITH a number of serious fires having already sparked in the Burnett region, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services has revealed what aerial resources are protecting the region.

Fireys urge people to make most of time in isolation

Region’s QFES director has a strong message for residents as fire season quickly approaches.

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22nd April 2020 10:04 AM

FIRE SEASON: South Burnett fire crews work to contain a fire at the Kingaroy dump last year. Photo: Laura Blackmore

What a lifted fire ban means for the Burnett

The danger is not over after the longest ever fire ban is wrapped up after much-needed rain.

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29th Jan. 2020 11:01 AM

HARD WORK: Taromeo Rural Fire Brigade members Geoff Jacobson, first officer Alan Livingstone, crew leader Dean Hunter and Ken Randal say this was the longest fire ban in place for the region. (PHOTO: Jessica McGrath)

Burnett fire brigade desperately needs new recruits

First Officer says it’s the worst fire season he has ever experienced.

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07th Jan. 2020 1:01 PM

NEW RECRUITS: South Nanango Rural Fire Brigade are desperately needing new active and support members to join their squadron. Picture: Contributed

OPINION: Journalist’s fiery start to the new year

South Burnett Times journalist shares her heartbreaking Christmas experience.

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02nd Jan. 2020 4:01 PM

South Burnett Times journalist Laura Blackmore. Picture: Elaelah Harley

Burnett warms up for severe fire danger

Queenslanders are urged to be on high alert today, with weather conditions increasing risk of bushfires.

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08th Nov. 2019 8:11 AM

QFES are urging Queenslanders to be on high alert as weather conditions increase the risk of a bushfire today. Photo: Warren Lynam / Sunshine Coast Daily

Rural fireys funds cut ahead of worst fire season

Member for Nanango says rural fireys need more support than ever after millions of dollars worth of budget cuts.

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08th Nov. 2019 7:11 AM

BUDGET CUTS: Ms Frecklington said the LNP had significantly decreased the budget for the Rural Fire Services across Queensland.

STAY INFORMED: Crews continue to monitor Glenfern bushfire

Anyone near Glenfern, Villeneuve or Kilcoy are urged to stay informed of the latest updates.

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06th Nov. 2019 8:11 AM

Crews are currently tending to the bushfires out near Kilcoy.

Vegetation fire under control amid hot temperatures

Reports of peanuts smouldering on scene as QFES respond to fire.

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08th Oct. 2019 1:10 PM

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