Bushfires — Central Highlands (Qld) (QLD)

🔥11 fires ⚠️2 warnings

11 significant bushfires are currently detected in or near the Central Highlands (Qld) council area, Queensland. The map below shows where, with official warnings and — as you zoom in — satellite hotspots, fire boundaries, road closures and air quality.

Current fires in the Central Highlands (Qld) area

Bushfire safety in Central Highlands (Qld)

The Central Highlands (Qld) local government area is one of the council districts of Queensland (QLD) — the brigalow belt, the granite belt and the forested ranges of the south-east. The fire season here runs from late winter into spring and summer, sharpest during drought. Fire and emergency response here is led by Queensland Fire Department. The higher-risk fire period across Queensland 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 brings together satellite fire detections with the official warnings and fire-danger ratings published for QLD, focused on the Central Highlands (Qld) area. Satellite detections are unconfirmed — they can be a bushfire, a hazard-reduction burn or an industrial heat source — so always follow the official agency and call 000 in an emergency.

Nearby councils

Woorabinda Banana Rockhampton Isaac Livingstone Blackall Tambo

Closest councils by centre point — not necessarily sharing a border.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I check for bushfires near Central Highlands (Qld)?

Use the map on this page — it centres on the Central Highlands (Qld) council area and shows current fires and official warnings. Zoom in for satellite hotspots, fire boundaries, road closures and air quality, or choose a suburb below to focus closer.

Is Central Highlands (Qld) under any fire warning right now?

Any active official warnings covering the Central Highlands (Qld) area are listed on this page and on the Queensland warnings page. Warnings are republished from the responsible fire agency — always follow the official advice and call 000 in an emergency.

Where does the fire information for Central Highlands (Qld) come from?

Satellite hotspots from NASA/NOAA (via Digital Earth Australia and FIRMS), plus official warnings, incidents and fire-danger ratings republished for Queensland (QLD). It is public information, not official advice.

What is a local government area?

A local government area (LGA) is the council district used for local administration. We use LGAs so you can track fires at the council level — between the whole-of-Queensland view and individual suburbs.