North Dallarnil Rural Fire Brigade

19/09/2026

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

STAY INFORMED - Booyal (near Bundaberg) - fire as at 4:07pm Saturday, 19 September 2026

Warning level: ADVICE

Warning area: Between Booyal Dallarnil Road, Boundary Road and Old Booyal Road

A fire is burning near Booyal Dallarnil Road and Old Booyal Road.

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 Booyal Dallarnil Road, between Old Booyal Road and Boundary Road.

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.
- 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.

16/09/2026

07/09/2026

NOTE.. All Permits to Light Fire are suspended within the Bundaberg and North Burnett Local Government Areas from 0001 hrs Thursday 10 September 2026 to 23.59 hrs Wednesday 16 September 2026 inclusive. Our crews have been to multiple escaped burns over the last week. This is not the time to be lighting up the landscape. We have been in the Heightened Bushfire Risk period since July...a period in Queensland where we need to respect and not underestimate what fire and smoke can do to our dry landscape and neighbours..

02/09/2026

With the weather heating up over the next few days please be mindful if you are using a slasher or power tools outside that a small spark can turn into a fire very quickly. If you are using any of these please have a water source readily available and your phone to call triple 0 if things do get out of control.

02/09/2026

If you’re flying a drone near a bushfire, that means our aircraft can’t.

Our crews often need to fly lower than the usual, which means they may be grounded if drones are operating in the area.

We know fires can look impressive from above, but please keep the skies clear so our aerial firefighting units can do what they do best.

26/07/2026

Congratulations Max, State volunteer of the year.
Our first officer Max Pearce received the State Volunteer of the Year Award for his 47 years of dedicated service to the North Dallarnil Rural Fire Brigade. Over nearly five decades, he has made a profound impact on emergency response, community safety, and regional resilience. A pivotal leader, he helped transform the local fire service from grassroots efforts into a structured and effective emergency organisation. Beyond operations, he has driven community education, youth engagement, and disaster recovery initiatives, while mentoring volunteers and advocating for long-term improvements. His steadfast leadership and commitment to his brigade and community make him an outstanding candidate for this honour.

25/04/2026

Lest we forget.