Canungra Rural Fire Service

16/04/2026

Our crews have had a very busy few weeks with a number of fires in our local area. With hot, dry conditions forecast this weekend, take extra care with anything that could spark a fire—mowing, grinding, welding, or using machinery.

Where possible, do not have any camp fires or small pile burns regardless of their size. Remember a single spark can start a bushfire!

25/10/2025

🚫 FIRE BAN FOR SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND 🚫
Due to heightened fire conditions, a local fire ban will be in place for the following local government areas:

• Scenic Rim
• Somerset
• Ipswich
• Logan
• Noosa
• Sunshine Coast
• Moreton Bay
• Brisbane
• Redland City
• Gold Coast

For residents in these areas, the ban will be in place from 0001hrs Monday 27 October to 2359 Monday 27 October.
Under a local fire ban all open fires are prohibited and all Permits to Light Fire which have been issued in the designated area have been suspended for the duration of the ban.
For more information, visit here:

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24/10/2025

🔥 Heightened Fire Weather Conditions – HIGH Fire Danger Rating

The Scenic Rim is expected to experience heightened fire weather conditions this Sunday and Monday (26–27 October), with a HIGH Fire Danger Rating forecast.

ℹ️ You can check up to date ratings here: fire.qld.gov.au/prepare/bushfire/fire-danger-ratings
While no fire ban is currently in place, residents are strongly urged to take extra care with any activities that could start a bushfire, including:
⚠️ Lighting fires or burn-offs
⚠️ Using power tools such as grinders or welders in or near bushland
⚠️ Slashing or mowing dry grass
ℹ️ Stay up to date via Queensland Fire Department or http://fire.qld.gov.au/.../usi.../fire-bans-and-restrictions

‼️ To help reduce risk it’s advisable to avoid lighting any fires during this period, even small ones.
Current and forecast weather conditions mean even a small fire could spread quickly endangering your property, your neighbours and our community.

🚒 Report any unattended fires to 000 immediately.

Fire Danger Ratings let you know how dangerous a fire would be if one broke out in your area today. Ratings are calculated using a combination of weather forecasting and information about vegetation that could fuel a fire. The Australian Fire Danger Rating system (AFDRS) is nationally consistent, so...

01/10/2025

Q: Can you have a campfire during a fire ban?
A: No

If you plan on pitching a tent for the long weekend, please check fire restrictions for your destination.

Fire bans are in place for many regions across Queensland for the final days of the school holidays.

Campfires are considered open fires and cannot be lit in places where a fire ban is in effect.

This is for a good reason. All it takes is an ember to start a grass fire.

In the right conditions, any fire that does start can spread easily and be hard to control.

Help us to keep Queensland safe by checking fire restrictions and fire danger ratings for your location.

You can check fire bans and restrictions on our website ⬇️

30/09/2025

🚫LOCAL FIRE BAN EXTENDED TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND RESIDENTS 🚫

Due to heightened fire conditions, a local fire ban has been extended to additional areas and will remain in place until 2359hrs Tuesday October 7, 2025 for the following Local Government Areas:

- Somerset
- Lockyer Valley
- Ipswich
- Logan
- Scenic Rim
- Brisbane
- Noosa
- Moreton Bay
- Redland
- Sunshine Coast
- Gold Coast

Under a local fire ban all open fires are prohibited and all Permits to Light Fire which have been issued in the designated areas have been suspended for the duration of the ban.

For more information, visit here:

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29/09/2025

🚫 FIRE BAN FOR SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND 🚫

Due to heightened fire conditions, a local fire ban will be in place for the following Local Government Areas:
- Somerset
- Lockyer Valley
- Ipswich
- Logan
- Scenic Rim

For residents in these areas, the ban will be in place from 0001hrs Thursday 2 October to 2359 Tuesday 7 October.

Under a local fire ban all open fires are prohibited and all Permits to Light Fire which have been issued in the designated areas have been suspended for the duration of the ban.

For more information, visit here:

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26/09/2025

26/09/2025

Canungra RFB is aware of the fire burning on the ridge between Mt Witheren and Mt Misery. We are monitoring this fire and the fire continuing to burn on the slopes of Illanbah/Tabletop.

To report any fires call 000

For information on fires in our area see:

Friday 26th September 7.30pm update

The fire on the slopes of Mt Misery is burning within containment lines. Canungra RFB will continue to monitor both this and the Illanbah/Tabletop fire.

Please report all fires to 000

To report all fires, call Triple Zero (000)

25/09/2025

Canungra RFB would like to advise all members of our community to seriously consider whether it is necessary to light any fires at this time given the extremely dry conditions.

If it is absolutely necessary to light a fire some simple preparation can make all the difference.
Ensure you have cleared around the area, have an adequate source of water ready to extinguish the fire, supervise the fire until it is totally extinguished, have notified your neighbours so they are not alarmed when they see/smell smoke and most importantly you have considered the weather forecast. Wind changes and gusts cause most fires to spread.

The worst case scenario is a fire you have lit escapes, endangering your family, neighbours and our community. You will be held responsible.

If you’re planning to light any fires that are over 2 metres in any direction, that's length, width, height, make sure you obtain a permit to light a fire and check local conditions prior to lighting up.

For more information on responsibilities for lighting fires and permits see:

The first step is to check the Current Fire Bans page for any fire restrictions in place.In Queensland, the Fire Services Act 1990 is the principal legislation that deals with lighting fires in the open. The Act provides a systematic approach to the authorised use and control of fire in the open and...

24/09/2025

Canungra RFB is on scene at the illinbah/Tabletop incident and are working to contain the fire. Please be advised to take precautions for your health if affected by smoke.

Again this is a further timely reminder that as there has been no significant rain for weeks now is not a good time to light any fires.

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