Charleville Rural Fire Brigade

18/08/2026

🔥 Planned Burn – Charleville

Murweh Shire Council, in coordination with the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service would like to notify residents that burning of the Old Chinaman's Pit adjacent the airport is proposed for Wednesday 19 August 2026. The burn is expected to start at approx. 5:30pm and weather conditions will be assessed by Queensland Fire and Rescue Service prior to commencement.

People with asthma or other respiratory conditions are encouraged to follow their usual care plan and keep medication close by. For health advice, please contact 13 HEALTH (13 43 25).

Visit the Murweh Shire Council page for more information or contact Murweh Shire Council: 07 4656 8355.

05/08/2026

The PSPA has now been lifted for the area in Charleville. Thank you to those that stayed away from the area and let the police and emergency services do their work

The earlier emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act at Charleville was revoked 1:42am, 6 August.
https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2026/08/05/pspa-declared-charleville/

27/07/2026

🚨🔥G'day Charleville! Us again! Today we are burning along the Warrego River on the Charleville side of the bank! 🚨🔥

There are multiple fire trucks and cars are in the area.

Drive to road conditions as smoke will impact roads around the area. Keep windows and doors shut. Keep any medication close by if suffering from a medical condition such as asthma.

26/07/2026

🚨🚨Charleville - our fire crews are currently burning along the Warrego River on the Augathella side of the bank. 🔥🔥

There are multiple fire trucks and cars are in the area.

Drive to road conditions as smoke will impact roads around the area. Keep windows and doors shut. Keep any medication close by if suffering from a medical condition such as asthma.

25/07/2026

Brigade open day BBQ. 1st of August. Come and meet the volunteers and check out what it's all about.

25/07/2026

🔥🔥Today crews are currently burning along Coolibah Rd/Mitchell Highway area. 🔥🔥

Please be aware that smoke may impact the highway. Drive to road conditions, turn headlights on and slow down if visibility is poor.
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24/07/2026

Crews are currently burning on the Diversion Rd/Patridge St, be aware of smoke if driving. Keep doors and windows closed and keep any medication for asthma close by.

23/07/2026

🔥 FIRE MITIGATION BURNING – CHARLEVILLE 🔥

Murweh Shire Council advises that fire mitigation burning will be undertaken along the Coolibah Access Road, Partridge Street and the River Area from Friday 24 July to Monday 27 July 2026.

Residents and motorists in the area may notice smoke and increased fire activity during the works.

People with asthma, respiratory conditions, or other health issues that may be affected by smoke are encouraged to take precautions, including staying indoors, keeping doors and windows closed, and avoiding the area where possible.

Please take care when travelling near the burn areas and be aware of smoke that may reduce visibility.

We thank the community for their understanding and cooperation while this important mitigation work is undertaken.

28/02/2026