This page displays information on scheduled Hazard Reduction Burns for Queensland.
What is a hazard reduction burn?
Hazard reduction burns are one of the ways we can mitigate the potential impact of a bushfire in the community. They are carried out before a bushfire starts. Essentially, it is a controlled fire that burns some of the fuel on a property, so when a bushfire crosses your path, there is less fuel for it to feed on.
It's one of the many tools we, and our partners, can use to try and limit the intensity and severity of bushfires.
What should I expect during a hazard reduction burn?
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 - Lake Kurwongbah, Scouts Road
Thursday May 7, 2026
Seqwater’s Northern Region Operations team will be progressing sections of Hazard Reduction burn DLK-005 Lake Kurwongbah Scouts Road.
Planned burn in Dryander National Park
QPWS will conduct a planned burn in the Georges Point section of Dryander National Park between Monday 27 April and Friday 8 May 2026, weather permitting.
As a result of the planned burn, smoke may be seen in nearby areas.
If visiting Dryander National Park, observe all signs, barriers, and directions from QPWS Rangers and never enter closed areas.
You can stay updated with local QPWS fire activities by visiting Park Alerts or by following Qld Park Alerts on X (formerly known as Twitter).
Planned Burn Notification
LRM, on behalf of Downer Defence, are proposing to conduct planned hazard mitigation burns at RAAF Base Amberley for the Department of Defence between Friday 1 May - Sunday 10 May, 2026 Weather Permitting.
Burn Identification: RBAHR4.26
Date proposed: Friday 1 May - Sunday 10 May, 2026
Location: Lot 100 C15596; Lot 99 C15596; Lot 96 C15596; Lot 95 C15596; Lot 109 C15596; Lot 92 C15596;Lot 12 RP226697; Lot 11 RP226697
RAAF Base Amberley
Hansen Road
Amberley Qld 4306
Size: ~81Ha
Timings:
Burning will commence at 1000
Burning should conclude at 1700
Planned burn in Curtis Island National Park
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) conducts planned burns on parks and forests to support a healthy environment and reduce the risk and intensity of bushfires. QPWS will conduct a planned burn in Curtis Island National Park between the 4th and 12th of May 2026.
As a result of the planned burn, smoke may be seen in nearby areas including Gladstone, Emu Park, Rosslyn Bay and Yeppoon and the community of Southend. If visiting Curtis Island National Park observe all signs, barriers, and directions from QPWS
Rangers and never enter closed areas. See Map.
