Local fire bans have been re-introduced across local government areas in southern Queensland after the State of Fire and Emergency was lifted.
Local fire bans are in place for residents in many Local Government Areas across the state. The full list is available on the RFS website: www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au.
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 cancelled.
Power tools may be used during a local fire ban however QFES 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.
Information on fire bans and the exemptions that can apply can be found on the RFS website: www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au.
