This page displays information on scheduled Hazard Reduction Burns for Queensland. These burns are conducted in preparation for fire season to help reduce the intensity and severity of bushfires.

Smoke may impact residents and visitors to the area. Residents in the nearby surrounding areas should close windows and doors and if suffering from a respiratory condition, keep medications close by. Smoke can decrease visibility on the roads, so motorists are urged to drive with caution and to conditions.

Please note: The activities on this page rely on information from external sources and may not be complete. If there are no hazard reduction burns listed below, hazard reduction burning activities may still be occurring. If you are concerned about smoke in your area, please check the Queensland Fire Department’s Current warnings and incidents page to see if a warning is current and/or the Permit to Burn page for registered permits in your area. If you or others are in immediate danger, please contact Triple Zero (000).

 Hazard Reduction Burn Notification - King Parrot Reserve, Clagiraba 

Please be advised that on behalf of the City, LRM Fire & Rescue Pty Ltd intends to conduct a hazard reduction burn at King Parrot Reserve - southern section (Henri Robert Drive/ Boogard Place), Clagiraba (Lot 902 SP149987; Lot 268 WD6420; Lot 265 RP220437; Lot 266 RP220437; Lot 267 RP220437; Lot 11 SP149987; Lot 12 SP149987). The attached map indicates the burn location and extent.

Details on the hazard reduction burn are as follows:

• Permit to Light Fire No. G 563990-563993
• Where – King Parrot Reserve - southern section (Henri Robert Drive/ Boogard Place), Clagiraba
• When – Monday, 18 August 2025 (weather permitting)
• Notifications – LRM Fire & Rescue have notified all external stakeholders, identified vulnerable facilities and residents adjacent to the hazard reduction burn site. Variable Message Signs will be active from Wednesday, 13 August 2025.

Note that following the burn, the site and surrounds will be closed for a minimum of two weeks or until deemed safe.

Planned Burn Notification - Remick Street Reserve 

Brisbane City Council will be undertaking the following planned burn on Sunday, 17 August 2025 (subject to final weather and site checks on Sunday morning):

Reserve: Remick Street Reserve
Block: 1 
Area:  6.35 ha
Locality: This burn is located in Remick Street Reserve between Rode Road and Downfall Creek, Stafford Heights.
 

Expected duration

This burn will commence at approximately 10am and continue into the early evening. 
There will be a small number of staff on site prior to this to check for wildlife in the area. 
Please note that the burn area will continue to generate smoke even after burn operations are completed. 
Council staff will not depart site until the burn area is safe. QFD will be notified of the fire status when Council staff depart site. 
Staff will also be on site on Monday to ensure the safety of the area.

Smoke dispersal

Smoke will be visible from Rode Road, Hamilton Road, Maundrell Terrace and Appleby Road. Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. Tracks around the burn area will be closed for up to two weeks after the burn.

 Planned Burns
 

For more information on Council’s planned burn program please visit Planned burns and smoke on the corporate website.

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