Alton Downs Rural Fire Brigade

04/06/2026

RAZORBACK RD FIRE - 4 JUNE 🔥🔥

At approximately 1:00 pm today, a fire broke out on Razorback Road between Crones Road and Leyden's Hill Road.

Crews responded quickly, with Calliungal Rural Fire Brigade (Mt Morgan) already in the area after taking their appliance to Rockhampton for maintenance. Due to thick, dry undergrowth, the fire spread rapidly, prompting additional responses from Bouldercombe, Gracemere, and Alton Downs RFBs, along with QFR crews from Mt Morgan and Rockhampton.

Firefighters worked throughout the afternoon to contain the blaze by extinguishing active fire edges and conducting multiple strategic backburning operations. The assistance of a dozer proved invaluable, significantly improving outcomes for both our crews and surrounding landholders.

At the height of the incident, more than 10 firefighting appliances were on the scene, including the Central 71 tanker from Alton Downs. Today, the tanker once again proved its value on the fireground, refilling multiple appliances throughout the operation. Its large water-carrying capacity also allowed crews to apply substantial volumes of water to hazardous trees and other problem areas, helping to improve safety and support our containment efforts.

Razorback Road remained closed for several hours this afternoon while crews worked to bring the fire under control and has since reopened.

If you are traveling through the area tomorrow, please slow down and allow extra travel time. Conditions may change, and RFS crews will return to continue backburning and mopping-up operations.

Queensland Fire Department
myPolice Rockhampton Region

Calliungal Rural Fire
Bouldercombe Rural Fire Brigade
Gracemere Rural Fire Brigade

28/05/2026

We had just recently completed some drafting training (where we pump water from a water body or source into the truck to refill the tanks) and when we got back to the truck we found these! Has this happened to anyone else in the Rockhampton region?

25/05/2026

LOOKING BACK ⬅️
APRIL ‘26 CALL OUTS 🚒

Our brigade responded to 2 incidents during April. Here’s a quick look back at the month:

📍 09/04/2026
Crews responded after a landholder burning deceased livestock lost control of the fire, allowing it to spread beyond the intended area. The landholder quickly contacted 000 and was able to bring the fire under control prior to brigade arrival.

📍 21/04/2026
Crews were called to a large structure fire on Holland Street, Gracemere. Firefighters from Rockhampton and Gracemere Fire Rescue + Rural Fire Brigades, attended the incident.

Upon arrival, one structure was fully involved, with the fire threatening a second structure while also spreading into surrounding grassland and nearby power infrastructure. Crews worked together to contain the fire and prevent further spread.

A reminder as conditions continue to dry out:
✅ Always monitor burn-offs closely
✅ Have water and equipment nearby
✅ Call 000 early if a fire escapes containment

10/05/2026

Mums🫶

08/05/2026

There’s large fire with multiple appliances in attendance on the Burnett Highway just south of the intersection of Gavial Gracemere Rd.

If you are in the area please slow down and watch out for firefighters working to get the fire under control.

For all current warnings, updates and mapping go to https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.

AVOID SMOKE - Bouldercombe (near Rockhampton) - fire as at 1:05pm Friday, 8 May 2026



Warning level: ADVICE



Warning area: Gracemere, Bouldercombe, The Range and surrounding areas



Smoke is currently affecting Gracemere, Bouldercombe, The Range and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning near J Pierce Road and the Burnett Highway, Bouldercombe.



What you should do:

- Stay inside and close windows and doors.

- Keep respiratory medication close by.

- Follow your bushfire survival plan now. If you do not have a bushfire survival plan, make one on the QFD website.

- Avoid driving through smoke if you can.

- Watch out for firefighters working in the area.

- Do not fly drones around the fire. Drones affect air operations.



Impacts:

- No properties are at risk.

- Smoke can make it hard for some people to breathe.

- Smoke can make it hard to see when you are driving.

- Some roads may be closed.



Further Information:

- For all warnings, visit the https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.

- Follow QFD on Facebook and X.com: https://x.com/QldFireDept.

- For road closures, visit the https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au or call 13 19 40.

- Visit the https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/air-quality for live air quality data.

- Find out how to get ready for a bushfire on the https://bushfire-survival-plan.qfes.qld.gov.au under Prepare - Bushfire.



Updates will be issued if the situation changes.



This warning is from Queensland Fire Department.

05/05/2026

Alton Downs stands with our emergency service friends at Marine Rescue Ballina and the wider Marine Rescue NSW family with the news that 2 volunteers and 1 other member of the public have lost their lives whilst responding to a yacht that was in difficulty off the South Ballina break wall last night.

Our thoughts and condolences are with all involved and effected by this tragedy.

04/05/2026

30/04/2026

Smoke is currently affecting Rockhampton, Gracemere, Yeppoon and surrounding areas.
This is from a hazard reduction burn by Queensland National Parks on Curtis Island.

This fire is under control and there is no threat to the community.

For all current warnings, updates and mapping visit the link in our bio.

For all current warnings, updates and mapping go to https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.

AVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Rockhampton and Yeppoon - fire as at 3:22pm Thursday, 30 April 2026



Warning level: ADVICE



Warning area: Rockhampton, Yeppoon and surrounding areas



Smoke is currently affecting Rockhampton, Yeppoon and surrounding areas. This is from a hazard reduction burn on Curtis Island. This fire is under control.



What you should do:

- Stay inside and close windows and doors.

- Keep respiratory medication close by.

- Avoid driving through smoke if you can.

- Watch out for firefighters working in the area.

- Do not fly drones around the fire. Drones affect air operations.



Impacts:

- Smoke can make it hard for some people to breathe.

- Smoke can make it hard to see when you are driving.

- No properties are at risk.



Further Information:

- For all warnings, visit the https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.

- Follow QFD on Facebook and X.com: https://x.com/QldFireDept.

- For road closures, visit the https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au or call 13 19 40.

- Visit the https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/air-quality for live air quality data.

- Find out how to get ready for a bushfire on the https://bushfire-survival-plan.qfes.qld.gov.au under Prepare - Bushfire.



Updates will be issued if needed.



This warning is from Queensland Fire Department.

26/04/2026

Yesterday, we paused to remember and honour the service and sacrifice of all those who have served our country.

Members of our and surrounding brigades were proud to stand alongside the community at the Emu Park RSL, the Bouldercombe dawn service and march in the Rockhampton ANZAC Day parade. It was a strong show of respect and reflection across our community.

To all who have served, and those who continue to serve, we thank you.

Lest we forget.

Alton Downs RFB

23/04/2026

Late on Tuesday night at approximately 8:19PM, we were called to assist Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR) crews from Rockhampton and Gracemere at a large structure fire on Holland Street, Gracemere.

On arrival, crews found multiple demountable structures well alight.

Firefighters worked for more than two hours to bring the fire under control, with the fire spreading to nearby power poles and adjacent scrub.

With the fire spreading, Alton Downs was paged along with Gracemere Rural Fire Brigade to assist in back burning operations to help contain the fire spread.

A crime scene has been declared and anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage from the area around Gracemere Shopping World and the Capricorn Highway near Holland St is asked to contact myPolice Rockhampton Region