Smoke from hazard reduction burn affects Cotswold Hills

Thick smoke is affecting Cotswold Hills, near Toowoomba, and surrounding areas because of hazard reduction burning in John Trousdell Park, the Queensland Fire Department says. The warning was current as at 10:12am on Tuesday 10 November 2026.

People are urged to protect themselves from the smoke. Where the smoke is thick, residents should stay inside and close windows and doors. Anyone who needs medication to help them breathe should keep it close.

Those worried about their health should call their doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) straight away. People affected by the smoke may need to leave the area.

The department says smoke could make it hard for some people to breathe and can cause health issues. Some roads may be closed or affected by smoke, visibility could be poor, and drivers may need to take a different route.

Drones should not be flown around the fire because they interfere with firefighting.

For road closures, people can use the QLD Traffic website or call 13 19 40. Live air quality data is available from the Department of Environment and Science. Local information is on the Local Disaster Dashboard run by each council. Anyone who needs translation help can call TIS National on 131 450.

The Queensland Fire Department says updates will be issued if the situation changes.