Scenic Rim Regional Council Disaster Management

13/10/2026

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12/10/2026

🌦️🚨 STAY INFORMED. STAY PREPARED. STAY SAFE!

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12/10/2026

30/09/2026

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

AVOID SMOKE - Wongawallan (Gold Coast) - fire as at 1:00pm Wednesday, 30 September 2026

Warning level: ADVICE

Warning area: Wongawallan and surrounding areas

Thick smoke is affecting Wongawallan and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning near Jourdana Drive and Tamborine Oxenford Road.

Fire crews are currently on scene. Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

What you should do:

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.
- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.
- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.
- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.
- Check for warning updates often.
- Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.

Impacts:

- No properties are at risk.
- Smoke could make it hard for some people to breathe and can cause health issues.
- Some roads may be closed or impacted by smoke. It could be hard to see. You may need to drive a different way.

More information:

- For all fire warnings, visit the Qld Fire website. https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.
- Follow Queensland Fire Department on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/qldfiredepartment.
- For road closures, visit the QLD Traffic website. https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/ or call 13 19 40.
- For local information visit your Council’s Local Disaster Dashboard.
- If you need translation, call TIS National on 131 450.
- Learn how to get ready for a bushfire on the Qld Fire website. https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/prepare/bushfires - Prepare - Bushfire.

Updates will be issued if the situation changes.

This warning is from the Queensland Fire Department.

04/09/2026

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

AVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Tamborine Mountain - fire as at 11:44am Friday, 4 September 2026

Warning level: ADVICE

Warning area: Tamborine Mountain

Thick smoke is affecting Tamborine Mountain. This is from hazard reduction burning in King Parrot Reserve.

Smoke could be in the area for days. Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

What you should do:

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.
- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.
- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.
- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.
- Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.

Impacts:

- Smoke could make it hard for some people to breathe and can cause health issues.
- Some roads may be closed or impacted by smoke. It could be hard to see. You may need to drive a different way.

More information:

- For all fire warnings, visit the Qld Fire website. https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.
- Follow Queensland Fire Department on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/qldfiredepartment.
- For road closures, visit the QLD Traffic website. https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/ or call 13 19 40.
- For local information visit your Council’s Local Disaster Dashboard.
- If you need translation, call TIS National on 131 450.

Updates will be issued if the situation changes.

This warning is from the Queensland Fire Department.

03/09/2026

Our crews are facing challenging conditions this weekend with heightened fire danger expected across Queensland’s southern and southeastern interior.

With hot and windy conditions forecast, any fires that start may spread quickly and be hard to contain.

Ground crews are prepared for the forecast conditions and water bombing aircraft have been strategically positioned to assist if required.

Always be aware of conditions in your area and report any unattended fires to Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Make sure you have your bushfire survival plan ready and stay tuned to bushfire warnings via the QFD website, social media channels or your local radio station.

📷 Doughboy

03/09/2026

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

STAY INFORMED - Beaudesert - fire as at 1:34pm Thursday, 3 September 2026

Warning level: ADVICE

Warning area: Josephville, Cryna and Beaudesert

A fire is burning near the intersection of the Mount Lindesay Highway and River Road, Josephville. It is moving towards the Mount Lindsay Highway. This fire could burn for days.

Stay informed because the situation could change.

What you should do:

- Check for warning updates often and listen to your local radio station.
- Decide what you will do if the bushfire gets closer.
- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.
- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close. Smoke can make it hard to breathe.
- Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.
- If you are in danger, call Triple Zero (000) now.

Impacts:

- Some roads may be closed or impacted by smoke. It could be hard to see. You may need to drive a different way. Avoid driving on Mount Lindsay Highway.

What firefighters are doing:

- Firefighters are working to control the fire.
- Aircraft are helping ground crews.

More information:

- For all fire warnings, visit the Qld Fire website. https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.
- Follow Queensland Fire Department on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/qldfiredepartment.
- For road closures, visit the QLD Traffic website. https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/ or call 13 19 40.
- For local information visit your Council’s Local Disaster Dashboard.
- For live air quality data visit the Department of Environment and Science website. https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/air-quality/.
- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584).
- Natural disasters can affect your mental health. If you need help contact:
- Lifeline. https://www.lifeline.org.au/ on 13 11 14.
- Beyond Blue. https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ on 1300 224 636.
- Kids Helpline. https://kidshelpline.com.au/ on 1800 551 800.
- If you need translation, call TIS National on 131 450.
- Learn how to get ready for a bushfire on the Qld Fire website. https://www.qld.gov.au/emergency/dealing-disasters/disaster-types/bushfires - Prepare - Bushfire.

Updates will be issued if the situation changes.

This warning is from the Queensland Fire Department.

07/08/2026

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

AVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Helensvale, Currumbin, Mount Tamborine to Binna Burra - fire as at 12:02pm Friday, 7 August 2026

Warning level: ADVICE

Warning area: Helensvale, Currumbin, Mount Tamborine, Binna Burra and surrounding areas

Thick smoke is affecting Helensvale, Currumbin, Mount Tamborine, Binna Burra and surrounding areas. This is from multiple hazard reduction burning near Hinze Dam, Lower Beechmont Conservation Area and Nerang National Park.

Smoke could be in the area for days. Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

What you should do:

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.
- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.
- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.
- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.
- Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.

Impacts:

- Smoke could make it hard for some people to breathe and can cause health issues.
- Some roads may be closed or impacted by smoke. It could be hard to see. You may need to drive a different way.

More information:

- For all fire warnings, visit the Qld Fire website. https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.
- Follow Queensland Fire Department on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/qldfiredepartment.
- For road closures, visit the QLD Traffic website. https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/ or call 13 19 40.
- For live air quality data visit the Department of Environment and Science website. https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/air-quality/.
- For local information visit your Council’s Local Disaster Dashboard.
- If you need translation, call TIS National on 131 450.
- For information about camp ground and park closures, visit the Park Alerts website. https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks.

Updates will be issued if the situation changes.

This warning is from the Queensland Fire Department.

06/08/2026

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

AVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Helensvale, Currumbin, Mount Tamborine to Binna Burra - fire as at 10:48am Thursday, 6 August 2026

Warning level: ADVICE

Warning area: Helensvale, Currumbin, Mount Tamborine, Binna Burra and surrounding areas

Thick smoke is affecting Helensvale, Currumbin, Mount Tamborine, Binna Burra and surrounding areas. This is from multiple hazard reduction burns near Hinze Dam, Lower Beechmont Conservation Area and Nerang National Park.

Smoke could be in the area for days. Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

What you should do:

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.
- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.
- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.
- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.
- Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.

Impacts:

- Smoke could make it hard for some people to breathe and can cause health issues.
- Some roads may be closed or impacted by smoke. It could be hard to see. You may need to drive a different way.

More information:

- For all fire warnings, visit the Qld Fire website. https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.
- Follow Queensland Fire Department on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/qldfiredepartment.
- For road closures, visit the QLD Traffic website. https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/ or call 13 19 40.
- For live air quality data visit the Department of Environment and Science website. https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/air-quality/.
- For local information visit your Council’s Local Disaster Dashboard.
- If you need translation, call TIS National on 131 450.
- For information about camp ground and park closures, visit the Park Alerts website. https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks.

Updates will be issued if the situation changes.

This warning is from the Queensland Fire Department.

02/08/2026

📢 Scenic Rim Regional Council is calling on the Australian Government to reconsider proposed changes to Federal Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), fearing the reforms could shift the financial burden of natural disasters onto local councils and communities.

👉 https://www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au/Our-Council/Connect-with-Council/News-and-Announcements/Council-opposes-changes-to-federal-disaster-funding