Planned burns
Planned burning on Brisbane City Council land is used to maintain the health of forests and lessen the impact of wild fires. Council aims to reduce the amount of fire fuel, such as dead wood, by 75% over the 60 to 80% of the land being burned. Some areas of the forest are left untouched, which can be used by wildlife as a refuge and help re-establish vegetation in the burnt sections.
Managing fire is vital for protecting our homes and maintaining environmental habitats. Queensland's bushfire season traditionally runs from August to October/November each year, so it is important to be prepared. Find out where Council is conducting planned burns and how you can prepare your property ahead of the bushfire season.
Council staff involved in fire management activities are trained in bushland management, planned burning techniques, wildfire suppression and take care to minimise the impact to local wildlife.
How and why Council conducts planned burns video
You can also watch this video on Council's YouTube channel.
When burns will be held
Specific dates for burns can't be given, but neighbours adjoining the burn areas will be notified by letterbox drop. Notifications are posted on our Facebook and Twitter pages on the day of a burn.
Most planned burns in Brisbane take place between February and August. Council staff use weather and air-quality forecasts to determine the best day for each planned burn.
Burns postponed due to poor weather conditions will be rescheduled.
Using the planned burn area map
Select a shaded area to find the reserve name, location and information relating to the burn area that is planned to take place this year.
You can view the planned burns in an accessible text version using the toggle located at the top right-hand side of the map.
Planned burns for 2023
Planned burns 2023 accessible text view
Feature name | Location information | Description |
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7th Brigade Park, Chermside | This burn is located in 7th Brigade Park in bushland along Delaware Street, Geebung. |
Reserve: 7th Brigade Park Locality: This burn is located in 7th Brigade Park in bushland along Delaware Street, Geebung. Block: 2 and 3 Area: 7.2 ha Additional information: Local residences and the Kidspace Playground may be affected by smoke. |
Anstead Bushland Reserve, Anstead | This burn is located in Anstead Bushland Reserve between Hawkesbury Road and the Brisbane River. |
Reserve: Anstead Bushland Reserve Locality: This burn is located in Anstead Bushland Reserve between Hawkesbury Road and the Brisbane River. Block: 4 Area: 10.8 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. Tracks around the burn area may be closed for up to two weeks following the burn. |
Beaudesert Road Park, Parkinson | This burn is located in Beaudesert Road Parklands between the Logan Motorway, Watarrka Drive and Gibralter Circuit, Parkinson. |
Reserve: Beaudesert Road Park Locality: This burn is located in Beaudesert Road Parklands between the Logan Motorway, Watarrka Drive and Gibralter Circuit, Parkinson. Block: 1 Area: 7.6 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and the Logan Motorway and settle in surrounding areas overnight. |
Belmont Hills Bushland, Carindale | This burn is located in Belmont Hills Bushland between Old Cleveland Road and Ewer Street on the western side of the power easement. |
Reserve: Belmont Hills Bushland Locality: This burn is located in Belmont Hills Bushland between Old Cleveland Road and Ewer Street on the western side of the power easement. Block: 7, 9 and 11 Area: 21.2 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. Tracks in the vicinity will be closed for up to two weeks after the burn. Old Cleveland Road and the Gateway Motorway may be affected by smoke. |
Blunder Creek Reserve, Doolandella | This burn is located in Blunder Creek Reserve between Brookside Street, Westminster Boulevard and Blunder Creek. |
Reserve: Blunder Creek Reserve Locality: This burn is located in Blunder Creek Reserve between Brookside Street, Westminster Boulevard and Blunder Creek. Block: 2 & 2A Area: 15.6 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding suburbs overnight. Tracks around the burn area will be closed for up to two weeks after the burn. |
Boondall Wetlands, Boondall | This burn is located in Boondall Wetlands east of the Boondall Wetlands bikeway and south of the Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre. |
Reserve: Boondall Wetlands Locality: This burn is located in Boondall Wetlands east of the Boondall Wetlands bikeway and south of the Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre. Block: 12 Area: 14.0 ha Additional information: Smoke may affect the Gateway Motorway and settle in surrounding suburbs overnight. The Boondall Wetlands bikeway will be closed for the duration of the burn and up to two weeks after the burn. |
Boondall Wetlands, Boondall | This burn is located in the northern end of Boondall Wetlands between Paperbark Drive and Cabbage Tree Creek. |
Reserve: Boondall Wetlands Locality: This burn is located in the northern end of Boondall Wetlands between Paperbark Drive and Cabbage Tree Creek. Block: 6 Area: 6.5 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact on Gateway Motorway and settle in surrounding areas overnight. |
Boondall Wetlands, Boondall | This burn is located in the northern end of Boondall Wetlands between the Gateway Motorway and Paperbark Drive. |
Reserve: Boondall Wetlands Locality: This burn is located in the northern end of Boondall Wetlands between the Gateway Motorway and Paperbark Drive. Block: 1, 2, 3 and 4 Area: 28.0 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact on Gateway Motorway and settle in surrounding areas overnight. |
Brighton Wetlands, Brighton | This burn is located in Brighton Wetlands Goodenia Reserve between Saul Street, Northcote Street and Maclean Street, Brighton. |
Reserve: Brighton Wetlands Goodenia Reserve Locality: This burn is located in Brighton Wetlands Goodenia Reserve between Saul Street, Northcote Street and Maclean Street, Brighton. Block: 20 & 21 Area: 4.3 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. Tracks in the reserve may be closed for up to two weeks after the burn. |
Brisbane Koala Bushlands, Alperton Road Park, Burbank | This burn is located in Brisbane Koala Bushlands to the west of Alperton Road. |
Reserve: Brisbane Koala Bushlands - Alperton Road Park Locality: This burn is located in Brisbane Koala Bushlands to the west of Alperton Road. Block: 1A Area: 4.9 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. |
Brisbane Koala Bushlands, Longton Court Park, Burbank | This burn is located in Brisbane Koala Bushlands between Longton Court and the power easement. |
Reserve: Brisbane Koala Bushlands - Longton Court Park Locality: This burn is located in Brisbane Koala Bushlands between Longton Court and the power easement. Block: 1B, 2A-C Area: 17.0 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. Tracks around the burn area may be closed for up to two weeks after the burn. |
Brisbane Koala Bushlands, Leacroft Road Park, Burbank | This burn is located in Brisbane Koala Bushlands between Mt Cotton Road, Alperton Road and Stockyard Creek, Burbank. |
Reserve: Brisbane Koala Bushlands, Leacroft Road Park. Locality: This burn is located in Brisbane Koala Bushlands between Mt Cotton Road, Alperton Road and Stockyard Creek, Burbank. Block: 1 Area: 18 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. Tracks in the vicinity will be closed during the burn and may remain closed for up to two weeks after the burn. |
Brisbane Koala Bushlands, Prout Road Park, Burbank | This burn is located to the east of Prout Road in Burbank. |
Reserve: Brisbane Koala Bushlands, Prout Road Park Locality: This burn is located to the east of Prout Road in Burbank. Block: 1 &1A Area: 38.2 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. Tracks around the burn area may be closed for up to two weeks following the burn. |
Brisbane Koala Bushlands, Prout Road Park, Burbank | This burn is located to the east of Prout Road in Burbank. |
Reserve: Brisbane Koala Bushlands, Prout Road Park Locality: This burn is located to the east of Prout Road in Burbank. Block: 1, 1A, 4 & 5 Area: 27.0 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. Tracks around the burn area may be closed for up to two weeks following the burn. |
Changing Mountain Bushland, Kholo | This burn is located in Changing Mountain Bushland along Lake Manchester Road. |
Reserve: Changing Mountain Bushland Locality: This burn is located in Changing Mountain Bushland along Lake Manchester Road. Block: 21 Area: 22.7 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. Tracks in the vicinity of the burn area will be closed during the burn and may be closed for up to two weeks after the burn. |
Changing Mountain Bushland, Kholo | This burn is located to the south of Lake Manchester Road, Kholo. |
Reserve: Changing Mountain Bushland Locality: This burn is located to the south of Lake Manchester Road, Kholo. Block: 11 & 12 Area: 46.0 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. Tracks around the burn area may be closed for up to two weeks following the burn. |
Changing Mountain Bushland, Kholo | This burn is located to the south of Lake Manchester Road, Kholo. |
Reserve: Changing Mountain Bushland Locality: This burn is located to the south of Lake Manchester Road, Kholo. Block: 13 Area: 40.3 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. Tracks around the burn area may be closed for up to two weeks following the burn. |
Changing Mountain Bushland, Kholo | This burn is located to the south of Lake Manchester Road, Kholo. |
Reserve: Changing Mountain Bushlands Locality: This burn is located to the south of Lake Manchester Road, Kholo. Block: 7 Area: 42.6 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. Tracks around the burn area may be closed for up to two weeks following the burn. |
Changing Mountain Bushland, Kholo | This burn is located in Changing Mountain Bushland between Lake Manchester Road and Stumers Road. |
Reserve: Changing Mountain Bushland Locality: This burn is located in Changing Mountain Bushland between Lake Manchester Road and Stumers Road. Block: 15 Area: 17.2 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. Tracks in the vicinity of the burn area will be closed during the burn and may be closed for up to two weeks after the burn. |
Chelsea Road Park, Ransome | This burn is located on the corner of Chelsea Road and Rickert Road Ransome. |
Reserve: Chelsea Road Park Locality: This burn is located on the corner of Chelsea Road and Rickert Road Ransome. Block: 7 Area: 8.8 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. Smoke may impact Chelsea Road and Rickert Road Ransome. |
Dandy's Range Bushland, Kholo | This burn is located in Dandy's Range Bushland along Lake Manchester Road. |
Reserve: Dandy's Range Bushland Locality: This burn is located in Dandy's Range Bushland along Lake Manchester Road. Block: 3 Area: 9 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. Tracks around the burn area may be closed for up to two weeks after the burn. |
Drewvale Bushland, Drewvale | This burn is located in Drewvale Bushlands behind residences along Trinity Way and Randwick Place. |
Reserve: Drewvale Bushlands Locality: This burn is located in Drewvale Bushlands behind residences along Trinity Way and Randwick Place. Block: 1 Area: 12.2 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding suburbs overnight. Tracks around the burn area will be closed for up to two weeks after the burn. |
Glider Forest, Larapinta | This burn is located in Glider Forest along Paradise Road, Larapinta |
Reserve: Glider Forest Locality: This burn is located in Glider Forest along Paradise Road, Larapinta Block: 3 Area: 29.1 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. Tracks in the vicinity will be closed during the burn and may remain closed for up to two weeks following the burn. |
Habitat Estate, Fiddlewood Place Park, Mcdowall | This burn is located behind residences on Fiddlewood Place, Brookleaf Place, Ironbark Place and Arbour Street, McDowall. |
Reserve: Habitat Estate, Fiddlewood Place Park Locality: This burn is located behind residences on Fiddlewood Place, Brookleaf Place, Ironbark Place and Arbour Street, McDowall. Block: 1-3 Area: 2.5 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. |
Hemmant Quarry Reserve, Tingalpa | This burn is located in Hemmant Quarry Reserve at the junction of Fleming Road and Wynnum Road. |
Reserve: Hemmant Quarry Reserve Locality: This burn is located in Hemmant Quarry Reserve at the junction of Fleming Road and Wynnum Road. Block: 1 Area: 5.1 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. Tracks in the vicinity will be closed for up to two weeks after the burn. Wynnum Road and Fleming Road may be affected by smoke. |
Hemmant Quarry Reserve, Tingalpa | This burn is located in Hemmant Quarry Reserve between Fleming Road and Wynnum Road, Tingalpa. |
Reserve: Hemmant Quarry Reserve Locality: This burn is located in Hemmant Quarry Reserve between Fleming Road and Wynnum Road, Tingalpa. Block: 3 & 4 Area: 10.7 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. Tracks in the vicinity will be closed for up to two weeks after the burn. Wynnum Road and Fleming Road may be affected by smoke. |
Hinchinbrook Circuit Park and Woogaroo Reserve, Heathwood | This burn is located in bushland between the Logan Motorway, Sanctuary Drive, Cooloola Lane, Parkside Place and Piccadilly Place, Heathwood. |
Reserve: Hinchinbrook Circuit Park and Woogaroo Reserve. Locality: This burn is located in bushland between the Logan Motorway, Sanctuary Drive, Cooloola Lane, Parkside Place and Piccadilly Place, Heathwood. Block: 2 Area: 21.4 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. |
Karawatha Forest South, Drewvale | This burn is located in Karawatha Forest Park South between the Gateway Motorway and Illaweena Street. |
Reserve: Karawatha Forest South Locality: This burn is located in Karawatha Forest Park South between the Gateway Motorway and Illaweena Street. Block: 28 Area: 5.9 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. Smoke may affect the Gateway Motorway. |
Karawatha Forest South, Drewvale | This burn is located in Karawatha Forest South between the Logan Motorway, Beaudesert Road, Plumeria Place, Tamarisk Way and the Gateway Motorway, Drewvale. |
Reserve: Karawatha Forest South Locality: This burn is located in Karawatha Forest South between the Logan Motorway, Beaudesert Road, Plumeria Place, Tamarisk Way, Waterbrooke Circuit and the Gateway Motorway, Drewvale. Block: 30 Area: 26.6 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. |
Karawatha Forest West, Stretton | This burn is located in Karawatha Forest West between the Gateway Motorway, Yorkeshire Place and Kardella Street. |
Reserve: Karawatha Forest West Locality: This burn is located in Karawatha Forest West between the Gateway Motorway, Yorkeshire Place and Kardella Street. Block: 18 Area: 17 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact the Gateway Motorway and local residences and settle in surrounding suburbs overnight. Tracks around the burn area will be closed for up to two weeks after the burn. |
Karawatha Forest, Karawatha | This burn is located in Karawatha Forest between the Wallaby Track, Entolasia Track, Rocks Track and Brushtail Track. |
Reserve: Karawatha Forest Locality: This burn is located in Karawatha Forest between the Wallaby Track, Entolasia Track, Rocks Track and Brushtail Track. Block: 6A & 6B Area: 49.5 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. The Wallaby Track, Entolasia Track, Rocks Track and Brushtail Track will be closed during the burn and may be closed for up to two weeks after the burn. |
Karawatha Forest, Karawatha | This burn is located in Karawatha Forest between Compton Road, the Entolasia Trail and Echidna Track. |
Reserve: Karawatha Forest Locality: This burn is located in Karawatha Forest between Compton Road, the Entolasia Trail and Echidna Track. Block: 3A Area: 27 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact Compton Road and local residences and settle in surrounding suburbs overnight. The Entolasia Trail and Echidna Track will be closed for the duration of the burn and may remain closed for up to two weeks after the burn. |
Karawatha Forest, Karawatha | This burn is located in Karawatha Forest between Wallaby Track, Dianella Track, Banksia Trail, Wallum Trail and Brushtail Track. |
Reserve: Karawatha Forest Locality: This burn is located in Karawatha Forest between Wallaby Track, Dianella Track, Banksia Trail, Wallum Trail and Brushtail Track. Block: 9 Area: 94 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding suburbs overnight and for a number of days after. The Wallaby Track, Dianella Track, Banksia Trail, Wallum Trail and Brushtail Track will be closed for the duration of the burn and may remain closed for up to two weeks after the burn. |
Karawatha Forest, Karawatha | This burn is located in Karawatha Forest between the Maculata Track, Hakea Trail, Wild May Trail and Casuarina Trail. |
Reserve: Karawatha Forest Locality: This burn is located in Karawatha Forest between the Maculata Track, Hakea Trail, Wild May Trail and Casuarina Trail. Block: 15 Area: 74 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. The Maculata Track, Hakea Trail, Wild May Trail and Casuarina Trail will be closed during the burn and may be closed for up to two weeks after the burn. |
Karawatha Forest West, Stretton | This burn is located in Karawatha Forest West between the Gateway Motorway and behind residences on Ponciana Crescent, Tulipwood Place, Tamarind Place, Cassia Place, Cedar Place, Golden Rain Place and Elderbury Place. |
Reserve: Karawatha Forest West Locality: This burn is located in Karawatha Forest between the Gateway Motorway and behind residences on Ponciana Crescent, Tulipwood Place, Tamarind Place, Cassia Place, Cedar Place, Golden Rain Place and Elderbury Place. Block: 19 Area: 15 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. Tracks in the vicinity of the burn area will be closed during the burn and may be closed for up to two weeks after the burn. |
Kedron Brook Floodway, Nudgee Beach | This burn is located along Nudgee Road, Nudgee Beach. |
Reserve: Kedron Brook Floodway Locality: This burn is located along Nudgee Road, Nudgee Beach. Block: 1-3 Area: 35 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. |
Keperra Bushlands, Keperra | This burn is located in Keperra Bushlands at the end of Levitt Road, Keperra. |
Reserve: Keperra Bushlands Locality: This burn is located in Keperra Bushlands at the end of Levitt Road, Keperra. Block: 7 Area: 10.8 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. Tracks in the vicinity of the burn area may be closed for up to two weeks post burn. |
Marstaellar Road Reserve, Mt Crosby | This burn is located in Marstaellar Road Reserve between Marstaellar Road and the Brisbane River, Mt Crosby. |
Reserve: Marstaellar Road Reserve Locality: This burn is located in Marstaellar Road Reserve between Marstaellar Road and the Brisbane River, Mt Crosby. Block: 5 Area: 10.8 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. |
Marstaellar Road Reserve, Mt Crosby | This burn is located in Marstaellar Road Reserve between Marstaellar Road and the Brisbane River, Mt Crosby. |
Reserve: Marstaellar Road Reserve Locality: This burn is located in Marstaellar Road Reserve between Marstaellar Road and the Brisbane River, Mt Crosby. Block: 3 Area: 22.6 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. |
Marstaellar Road Reserve, Mt Crosby | This burn is located in Marstaellar Road Reserve between Marstaellar Road and the Brisbane River, Mt Crosby. |
Reserve: Marstaellar Road Reserve Locality: This burn is located in Marstaellar Road Reserve between Marstaellar Road and the Brisbane River, Mt Crosby. Block: 9 Area: 8.8 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. |
Mensforth Bushland, Bracken Ridge | This burn is located in Mensforth Bushland between Quinlan Street, Childs Street and Carl Place, Bracken Ridge. |
Reserve: Mensforth Bushland Locality: This burn is located in Mensforth Bushland between Quinlan Street, Childs Street and Carl Place, Bracken Ridge. Block: 1 Area: 5.8 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. Smoke may impact on Gateway Motorway. |
Milne Hill Reserve, Chermside West | This burn is located in Milne Hill Reserve between Tullylease Place and Castlehaven Close, Chermside West. |
Reserve: Milne Hill Reserve Locality: This burn is located in Milne Hill Reserve between Tullylease Place and Castlehaven Close, Chermside West. Block: 1 Area: 4.8 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. Tracks around the burn area may be closed for up to two weeks after the burn. |
Mt Coot-tha Reserve, Bardon | This burn is located in the Bardon Section of Mt Coot-tha Forest between the Kulgun Trail, Bardon Trail and Paten Road. |
Reserve: Mt Coot-tha Reserve Locality: This burn is located in the Bardon Section of Mt Coot-tha Forest between the Kulgun Trail, Bardon Trail and Paten Road. Block: 16 Area: 32 ha Additional information: The Kulgan Circuit, Bardon Trail and Maculata Track will be closed during the burn and may be closed for up to two weeks following the burn. Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. |
Mt Coot-tha Reserve, Bardon | This burn is located in the Bardon Section of Mt Coot-tha Forest between the Kulgun Circuit, Tallowood Track and Bernarra Street Trail. |
Reserve: Mt Coot-tha Reserve Locality: This burn is located in the Bardon Section of Mt Coot-tha Forest between the Kulgun Circuit, Tallowood Track and Bernarra Street Trail. Block: 17 Area: 7.1 ha Additional information: The Kulgan Circuit, Tallowood Track and Bernarra Street Trail will be closed during the burn and may be closed for up to two weeks following the burn. Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. |
Mt Coot-tha Reserve, Mt Coot-tha | This burn is located in Mt Coot-tha Forest Park between Sir Samuel Griffith Drive, the Kokoda Trail and the Scorpion Trail. |
Reserve: Mt Coot-tha Reserve Locality: This burn is located in Mt Coot-tha Forest Park between Sir Samuel Griffith Drive, the Kokoda Trail and the Scorpion Trail. Block: 7 Area: 36 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding suburbs overnight. The Kokoda Track, Scorpion Trail, Kamala Trail, Cubberla Creek Trail and part of the Bellbird Trail will be closed during the burn and for up to two weeks after the burn. Smoke may impact Sir Samuel Griffith Drive. |
Mt Coot-tha Reserve, Mt Coot-tha | This burn is located in Mt Coot-tha Forest between Sir Samuel Griffith Drive and Powerful Owl track. |
Reserve: Mt Coot-tha Reserve Locality: This burn is located in Mt Coot-tha Forest between Sir Samuel Griffith Drive and Powerful Owl track. Block: 26 & 28 Area: 13.3 ha Additional information: The Powerful Owl track will be closed during the burn and may remain closed for up to two weeks following the burn. Smoke may affect local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. |
Mt Coot-tha Reserve, Mt Coot-tha | This burn is located within Mt Coot-tha Forest between Sir Samuel Griffith Drive, the Powerful Owl Track and the Pinnacle Trail, Mt Coot-tha. |
Reserve: Mt Coot-tha Reserve Locality: This burn is located within Mt Coot-tha Forest between Sir Samuel Griffith Drive, the Powerful Owl Track and the Pinnacle Trail, Mt Coot-tha. Block: 23 Area: 40 ha Additional information: The Powerful Owl and Pinnacle tracks will be closed during the burn and may be closed for up to two weeks following the burn. Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. |
Mt Coot-tha Reserve, Mt Coot-tha | This burn is located in Mt Coot-tha Forest between Sir Samuel Griffith Drive and Chapel Hill Road, and between the Chapel Hill Road Trail and the Lookout Trail, Mt Coot-tha. |
Reserve: Mt Coot-tha Reserve Locality: This burn is located in Mt Coot-tha Forest between Sir Samuel Griffith Drive and Chapel Hill Road, and between the Chapel Hill Road Trail and the Lookout Trail, Mt Coot-tha. Block: 3B Area: 50.6 ha Additional information: The Chapel Hill Road Trail, Lookout Trail and Golden Orb Track will be closed during the burn and may be closed for up to two weeks following the burn. Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. |
Mt Coot-tha Reserve, Mt Coot-tha | This burn is located behind Channel 7 on Sir Samuel Griffith Drive, Mt Coot-tha |
Reserve: Mt Coot-tha Forest Locality: This burn is located behind Channel 7 on Sir Samuel Griffith Drive, Mt Coot-tha. Block: 20 Area: 3.7 ha Additional information: Sections of the Fairywren and Eugenia Circuits and other tracks in the vicinity may be closed during and for up two weeks following the burn. Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. |
Mt Gravatt Outlook Reserve, Mt Gravatt | This burn is located in Mt Gravatt Outlook Reserve between Mt Gravatt Outlook Drive and the Goodenia Track, and behind residences on Verbena Street and Mountain Street, Mount Gravatt. |
Reserve: Mt Gravatt Outlook Reserve Locality: This burn is located in Mt Gravatt Outlook Reserve between Mt Gravatt Outlook Drive and the Goodenia Track, and behind residences on Verbena Street and Mountain Street, Mount Gravatt. Block: 31 Area: 18.8 ha Additional information: The Goodenia Track and Summit Track will be closed during the burn and may be closed for up to two weeks after the burn. Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. |
Mt Petrie Recreation Reserve, Burbank | This burn is located in Mt Petrie Recreation Reserve at the intersection of Mount Cotton Road and Mt Gravatt-Capalaba Road. |
Reserve: Mt Petrie Recreation Reserve Locality: This burn is located in Mt Petrie Recreation Reserve at the intersection of Mount Cotton Road and Mt Gravatt-Capalaba Road. Block: 1 Area: 10.16 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact Mt Cotton Road and Mt Gravatt-Capalaba Road and settle in surrounding areas overnight. |
Parkinson Bushland, Parkinson | This burn is located in Parkinson Bushland between the Logan Motorway and Beaudesert Road, Parkinson. |
Reserve: Parkinson Bushland Locality: This burn is located in Parkinson Bushland between the Logan Motorway and Beaudesert Road, Parkinson. Block: 5 & 8 partial Area: 25 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. Tracks in the vicinity will be closed during the burn and may remain closed for up to two weeks after the burn. |
Parkinson Environmental Corridor, Parkinson | This burn is located in bushland along Oakview Street and Kakadu Street, Parkinson. |
Reserve: Parkinson Environmental Corridor Locality: This burn is located in bushland along Oakview Street and Kakadu Street, Parkinson. Block: 1 Area: 10 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. |
Prout Road Park, Burbank | This burn is located in Prout Road Park between Mt Gavatt Capalaba Road, Brightview Street and Prout Road, Burbank. |
Reserve: Prout Road Park Locality: This burn is located in Prout Road Park between Mt Gavatt Capalaba Road, Brightview Street and Prout Road, Burbank. Block: 19 & 20 Area: 21.8 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. |
Raven Street Reserve, Chermside West | This burn is located in Raven Street Reserve between Rode Road and Shelgate Street, and behind residences on Tyrone Street, Chermside West. |
Reserve: Raven Street Reserve Locality: This burn is located in Raven Street Reserve between Rode Road and Shelgate Street, and behind residences on Tyrone Street, Chermside West. Block: 12 Area: 2.5 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and Rode Road and settle in surrounding areas overnight. The Waterhousia Track will be closed for up to two weeks after the burn. |
Raven Street Reserve, Chermside West | This burn is located in Raven Street Reserve between the bikeway, Banksia Track and Xanthorrhoea Track. |
Reserve: Raven Street Reserve Locality: This burn is located in Raven Street Reserve between the bikeway, Banksia Track and Xanthorrhoea Track. Block: 6 and 9 Area: 5.3 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. The bikeway, Banksia Track and Xanthorrhoea Track will be closed for the duration of the burn and may be closed for up to two weeks after the burn. |
Sergeant Dan Stiller Memorial Reserve, Heathwood | This burn is located in Sergeant Dan Stiller Memorial Reserve between the Logan Motorway, Axis Place and Radius Drive, Heathwood. |
Reserve: Sergeant Dan Stiller Memorial Reserve Locality: This burn is located in Sergeant Dan Stiller Memorial Reserve between the Logan Motorway, Axis Place and Radius Drive, Heathwood. Block: 7 & 8 Area: 8.6 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. Tracks in the vicinity will be closed during the burn and may remain closed for up to two weeks after the burn. |
Sergeant Dan Stiller Memorial Reserve, Heathwood | This burn is located in Sergeant Dan Stiller Memorial Reserve between the Logan Motorway, Axis Place and Radius Drive, Heathwood. |
Reserve: Sergeant Dan Stiller Memorial Reserve Locality: This burn is located in Sergeant Dan Stiller Memorial Reserve between the Logan Motorway, Axis Place and Radius Drive, Heathwood. Block: 7 & 8 Area: 8.6 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. Tracks in the vicinity will be closed during the burn and may remain closed for up to two weeks after the burn. |
Seven Hills Bushland, Seven Hills | This burn is located in Seven Hills Bushland between the Circuit Track and properties adjacent to the reserve in Blackwood Avenue, Lord Street, Brussels Avenue and Brittania Avenue. |
Reserve: Seven Hills Bushland Locality: This burn is located in Seven Hills Bushland between the Circuit Track and properties adjacent to the reserve in Blackwood Avenue, Lord Street, Brussels Avenue and Brittania Avenue. Block: 9- 13 Area: 14.3 ha Additional information: Local residences may be affected by smoke. Tracks in the vicinity will be closed for up to two weeks after the burn. |
Shelley Road Bushland, Kholo | This burn is located in Shelley Road Bushland between Lake Manchester Road and the Brisbane River. |
Reserve: Shelley Road Bushland Locality: This burn is located in Shelley Road Bushland between Lake Manchester Road and the Brisbane River. Block: 1 & 2 Area: 22.6 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. Tracks in the vicinity will be closed during the burn and may be closed for up to two weeks after the burn. |
Shelley Road Bushland, Kholo | This burn is located in Shelley Road Bushland between Lake Manchester Road and the Brisbane River. |
Reserve: Shelley Road Bushland Locality: This burn is located in Shelley Road Bushland between Lake Manchester Road and the Brisbane River. Block: 6 & 8 Area: 18.5 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. Tracks in the vicinity will be closed during the burn and may be closed for up to two weeks after the burn. |
Shelley Road Bushland, Kholo | This burn is located in Shelley Road Bushland between Lake Manchester Road and the Brisbane River. |
Reserve: Shelley Road Bushland Locality: This burn is located in Shelley Road Bushland between Lake Manchester Road and the Brisbane River. Block: 6 & 8 Area: 18.5 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. Tracks in the vicinity will be closed during the burn and may be closed for up to two weeks after the burn. |
Shelley Road Bushland, Kholo | This burn is located in Shelley Road Bushland between Lake Manchester Road and the Brisbane River. |
Reserve: Shelley Road Bushland Locality: This burn is located in Shelley Road Bushland between Lake Manchester Road and the Brisbane River. Block: 15 Area: 50.8 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. Tracks in the vicinity will be closed during the burn and may be closed for up to two weeks after the burn. |
Sparkes Hill Reserve, Stafford | This burn is located in Sparkes Hill Reserve between Everton Park High School and Longland Street. |
Reserve: Sparkes Hill Reserve Locality: This burn is located in Sparkes Hill Reserve between Everton Park High School and Longland Street. Block: 3, 4 and 5 Area: 5.3 ha Additional information: The burn will be conducted on a weekend or during school holidays. Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. Tracks in the vicinity will be closed for up to two weeks after the burn. |
Stumers Road Reserve, Mt Crosby | This burn is located in Stumers Road Reserve between Mt Crosby Road and the Brisbane River. |
Reserve: Stumers Road Reserve Locality: This burn is located in Stumers Road Reserve between Mt Crosby Road and the Brisbane River. Block: 1 Area: 18.2 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. Tracks in the area will be closed during the burn and may be closed for up to two weeks after the burn. |
Tingalpa Creek Reserve, Chandler | This burn is located in Tingalpa Creek Reserve between Toronto Road, Chandler and Tingalpa Creek. |
Reserve: Tingalpa Creek Reserve Locality: This burn is located in Tingalpa Creek Reserve between Toronto Road, Chandler and Tingalpa Creek. Block: 6, 7 and 8 Area: 12.8 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. Tracks in the vicinity will be closed for up to two weeks after the burn. |
Tingalpa Creek Reserve, Chandler | This burn is located in Tingalpa Creek Reserve on the corner of Chelsea Road and Chadwell Street, Chandler. |
Reserve: Tingalpa Creek Reserve Locality: This burn is located in Tingalpa Creek Reserve on the corner of Chelsea Road and Chadwell Street, Chandler. Block: 1 Area: 6.8 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. |
Tingalpa Creek Reserve, Chandler | This burn is located in Tingalpa Creek Reserve beside Tingalpa Creek at the end of Chadwell Street, Chandler. |
Reserve: Tingalpa Creek Reserve Locality: This burn is located in Tingalpa Creek Reserve beside Tingalpa Creek at the end of Chadwell Street, Chandler. Block: 4 & 5 Area: 1.14 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. |
Tingalpa Creek Reserve, Chandler | This burn is located in Tingalpa Creek Reserve beside Tingalpa Creek at the end of Chadwell Street, Chandler. |
Reserve: Tingalpa Creek Reserve Locality: This burn is located in Tingalpa Creek Reserve beside Tingalpa Creek at the end of Chadwell Street, Chandler. Block: 4 & 5 Area: 1.14 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. |
Toohey Forest, Nathan | This burn is located in Toohey Forest between to Toohey Ridge Track and behind residences on Edgehill Street and Bankside Street. |
Reserve: Toohey Forest Locality: This burn is located in Toohey Forest between to Toohey Ridge Track and behind residences on Edgehill Street and Bankside Street. Block: 23 Area: 16 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. The Hibbertia Track, Dellwood Track and Wilcox Track will be closed during the burn and may be closed for up to two weeks after the burn. |
Warril Parkland, Larapinta | This burn is located in Warril Parkland between Paradise Road, Johnson Road, and Oxley Creek, Larapinta. |
Reserve: Warril Parkland Locality: This burn is located in Warril Parkland between Paradise Road, Johnson Road, and Oxley Creek, Larapinta. Block: 12 Area: 10.8 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding suburbs overnight. Tracks around the burn area will be closed for up to two weeks after the burn. |
Weller Road Park, Tarragindi | This burn is located in Weller Road Park to the west of Marshall Road and behind residences on Toohey Road. |
Reserve: Weller Road Park Locality: This burn is located in Weller Road Park to the west of Marshall Road and behind residences on Toohey Road. Block: 4 Area: 4.1 ha Additional information: Smoke may impact local residences and settle in surrounding areas overnight. Tracks surrounding the burn area will be closed during the burn and may be closed for up to two weeks after the burn. |
Preparing yourself for smoke during planned burns
The personal safety of Brisbane residents and visitors is our top priority. Smoke generated from hazard reduction burns from within and outside Brisbane may impact the health of residents. Residents with respiratory and other health conditions should make early arrangements to prepare for smoke. This may include:
- stocking up on sufficient medication
- arranging an emergency contact and a safe, alternate location to relocate from smoke.
Find out more about how to protect yourself from smoke.
Protecting wildlife
To protect wildlife during a planned burn, Council:
- aims to carry out cooler, less intense and slower burns with lower flames
- excludes sensitive wildlife habitat from planned burn areas
- burns in a mosaic/patchy manner
- inspects sites for wildlife and clears around hollow-bearing trees and important habitat features prior to burns
- tries to ensure that wildlife has safe movement corridors if they need to move out of the area temporarily.
Frequently asked questions
How does Council determine which areas to burn each year?
How does Council determine which areas to burn each year?
Council takes great care and effort in planning hazard reduction burns to ensure the safety of the community, property and the environment during the burn while maximising the conditions to achieve the fuel reduction goals.
Priority areas, vegetation types, time between fires, seasonal conditions causing growth, weather outlook across the season and what can be achieved are all factors that determine which areas are selected for planned burns.
Factors in planning burns include predicted fire behaviour, ignition patterns, resourcing requirements, expected duration and communications.
Weather conditions that guide a burn include temperature, wind direction and speed, relative humidity, dew point, continuous Haines Index, Drought Index and if rain is forecast.
Some of the considerations in preparing a site include the fire access tracks, the need for asset and tree habitat protection, exclusion areas, water points, fuel moisture and fuel load.
All planned burns require a Permit to Light Fire issued by Queensland Fire and Emergency Services before they can proceed.
Are Council officers experts in conducting planned burns?
Are Council officers experts in conducting planned burns?
Council can conduct planned burns under the Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990.
Council has more than 100 highly trained staff that conduct planned burns. Council officers who plan and conduct planned burns are highly experienced or go through extensive training. Before staff join the team they must complete a theoretical component, demonstrate their competencies on the fireground and pass medical assessments.
The team is supported by a large fleet of fire trucks and mobile command vehicles.
Council consults extensively with other fire management agencies in preparing and conducting planned burns.
Council collaborates with Queensland Fire and Emergency Services to respond to wildfires on Council land.
I have health concerns. How can I receive notice of a planned burn?
I have health concerns. How can I receive notice of a planned burn?
If you can be affected by smoke then you can call Council on 07 3403 8888 to be notified when Council is conducting planned burns.
More information
For more information on planned burns across Brisbane, phone Council on 07 3403 8888 and ask to speak with the Regional Natural Environment Coordinator for your region.