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Current Fire Bans 

There are no fire bans/restrictions currently in place.

Special Conditions

The bans prohibit the lighting of all fires in the fire ban areas, with the following exceptions.

Exemptions

• Fires within a properly constructed bar-b-que are permitted, provided they are not left unattended. (Gas and electric bar-b-ques may be used).
• Fires for the purpose of disposal of animal carcasses are permitted, subject to the issue of a Permit to Light Fire by the local Fire Warden.
• Fires of commercial necessity are permitted subject to the issue of a Permit to Light Fire by the Area Director Rural Operations.
• Fires lit for the purpose of burning standing sugar cane for harvest in accordance with the established practice of the industry.
• Fires lit for the purpose of burning tops and trash between the hours of 1800 (6.00 pm) and 0900 (9.00 am).

Fire Restrictions

In Queensland, fire restrictions can be imposed as either Local Fire Bans or a State of Fire Emergency. When it is considered that there is a high fire danger and fires would be difficult to control, your local Area Director Rural Operations has the authority under the provisions of the Fire and Rescue Act to enforce a local fire ban.

The Commissioner, QFRS, with the approval of the Minister, can declare a State of Fire Emergency when fire weather conditions become extremely dangerous.

The restrictions are normally imposed over an entire local government area and prohibit the lighting of all or only certain types of fires, depending on the severity of the emergency. (Gas and electric barbecues may be used).

During a State of Fire Emergency:

• All open fires are prohibited;
• All Permits to Light Fire issued in the designated area are cancelled.
• Other special conditions (or exemptions) may be imposed.