Bushfire

Bushfires can start in grassland, bush or parkland. They can spread very quickly.

If there is a fire near your home, the burning material, embers and smoke may affect you.

Please call 000 (Triple Zero) to report all fires or if you see smoke.

For more information, please visit the Queensland Fire Department website.

There are steps you can take to minimise the impact of bushfires and house fires.

Before a fire:

prepare your property
prepare a bushfire survival plan and emergency kit
find out if there is a nearby neighbourhood safer place
make sure fire trucks can access your property
trim low-lying branches and native shrubs growing close to your house
remove all rubbish, leaf litter, firewood and fuel containers near your house
clear your roof and gutters of leaves, twigs, bark and other debris
mow your grass to keep it short
rake up leaves, twigs and branches
if possible, make a firebreak around your home
fill in any gaps around windows, door frames and roof eaves
For more tips on how to prepare your home please visit Preparing for an emergency.

if you plan to leave, go early, before a bushfire threatens your area
let family members, neighbours and friends know you have left
move cars to a safe location
close windows and doors and shut blinds
take down curtains and move furniture away from windows
seal gaps under doors and windows with wet towel
Protect your roof-harvested rainwater. Disconnect your water tank and seal any openings when smoke is in the air. When all is clear, thoroughly clean your roof and gutters then reconnect your tank.
If you bring your pets inside, restrain them and give them water
fill containers, baths, sinks, buckets and wheelie bins with water
listen to your local radio or TV station for information on damage and service disruptions.

For more information on bushfire management, see our Planned burn program.

Bushfire smoke can reduce air quality and may affect your health.

For more information on bushfire smoke, please visit the Queensland Heath website.

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