Emergency news
Smoke from hazard reduction burn affects Cotswold Hills
Thick smoke from hazard reduction burning in John Trousdell Park is affecting Cotswold Hills near Toowoomba, and residents are urged to protect their health.
Smoke warning issued for Goomburra Valley near Allora
Thick smoke from a fire near Inverramsay Road is affecting Goomburra Valley, and Queensland Fire Department says it could burn for days.
Thick smoke from large Rosevale fire as crews work to contain blaze
Thick smoke is affecting Rosevale from a large fire near Schimke Road that is not under control, the Queensland Fire Department says.
Goodna gas leak emergency declaration revoked after Smiths Road LPG leak
Police have revoked an emergency declaration over an LPG leak at a Smiths Road shopping complex in Goodna on Monday morning, 19 October.
SE Queensland residents prepare to leave as bushfires spread
Bushfires in SE Queensland's Scenic Rim force residents near Beaudesert and Jimboomba to prepare for evacuation as emergency warnings escalate.
Two bushfires trigger evacuation alerts in SE Queensland
Bushfires burning 50km south-west of Brisbane have prompted Watch and Act alerts across Flagstone and Beaudesert. Residents urged to prepare for evacuation.
NSW braces for dangerous heatwave as fires burn across state
Sydney records its hottest March night in six years with temperatures reaching 38°C forecast, as more than a dozen bushfires burn across NSW.