25/08/2026
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AVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Highfields (near Toowoomba) - fire as at 10:02am Tuesday, 25 August 2026
Warning level: ADVICE
Warning area: Highfields and surrounding areas
Thick smoke is affecting Highfields and surrounding areas. This is from hazard reduction burning near Barracks Road, Highfields.
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.
