Fire bans are again in place in the Cape’s north. Photo: File.
Queensland Fire Department (QFD) has again imposed fire bans for Northern Region residents.
The bans began on Friday 31 October for residents in the Northern Peninsula Area, Torres Shire and Torres Strait Island local government areas.
They are expected to remain in place until 11:59 pm on Tuesday 13 November.
Current fire conditions are perfect for bushfires to ignite and spread quickly.
Under a local fire ban all open fires are prohibited and all Permits to Light Fire issued in the designated areas have been suspended for the duration of the ban.
Power tools may be used during a local fire ban but QFD encourages residents and travellers to use these with extreme care and ensure adequate equipment is available to extinguish any fire which may start.
Find information on fire bans and exemptions that apply on the QFD website: fire.qld.gov.au/firebans
