Bushfires in Queensland

Queensland spans tropical savanna and cane country in the north, and the brigalow belt and forested south-eastern ranges below the Tropic. The fire season here follows the dry season in the north, roughly August to December, and runs from late winter into summer in the south-east.

🔥119 fires ⚠️51 warnings 🏛️78 councils

Live bushfire and grassfire information for Queensland (QLD): satellite hotspots, official warnings, fire danger ratings and total fire bans. Zoom the map or pick a region below.

Current significant fires in Queensland

119 significant fires in QLD right now — see all fires nationwide →

Bushfires in Queensland

Fire and emergency response in Queensland is led by Queensland Fire Department. The higher-risk fire period here is typically the dry season further north (roughly August to December) and spring–summer in the south-east, though fires can start at any time. This page combines satellite fire detections with the official warnings, fire danger ratings and total fire bans published for QLD.

Satellite detections are unconfirmed — they can be a bushfire, a hazard-reduction burn or an industrial heat source. Always follow the official agency and call 000 in an emergency.

Local government areas in Queensland

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Frequently asked questions

Where do the fires and warnings for Queensland come from?

Satellite hotspots (NASA/NOAA via Digital Earth Australia and FIRMS) plus official warnings and incidents republished from the responsible fire agency for Queensland.

Is this official advice for Queensland?

No — it is republished public information. Always follow the official agency and call 000 in an emergency.

How do I check fires near my town in Queensland?

Use the map above, or pick a local government area from the list on this page to zoom to your region. As you zoom in, satellite hotspots and other detail layers appear.