Queensland Fire Department (QFD) has extended a local fire ban for some Northern Region residents. 

The local fire ban will be in place from 0001hrs on Wednesday 22 October for residents in the Mackay, Townsville and Whitsunday local government areas. 

The ban is expected to be in place until 2359 hrs on Tuesday 4 November.

Other bans in place for other Northern Region residents. 

Stay up to date with current fire bans at fire.qld.gov.au/firebans. 

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Queensland Fire Department (QFD) has imposed a local fire ban for Northern Region residents.

The local fire ban will be in place from 0001hrs on Wednesday 8 October for residents in the Mackay, Townsville and Whitsunday Local Government Areas.

Current fire conditions are perfect for bushfires to ignite and spread quickly.

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.

Power tools may be used during a local fire ban however QFD encourages people to use these with extreme care and ensure adequate equipment is available to extinguish any fire which may start. 

This may include having a person available to watch out for any ignitions that occur. 

The ban is expected to remain in place until 2359hrs on Tuesday 21 October.

Information on fire bans and the exemptions that can apply can be found on the QFD website fire.qld.gov.au/firebans.