Fire bans will be in place in the Cape’s western and northern regions over the next two weeks. Photo: File.
Queensland Fire Department (QFD) has imposed local fire bans for parts of the western and northern Cape and in the Torres Strait Islands.
The bans start from midnight, Thursday 16 October until midnight, Wednesday 22 October for residents in the Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Local Government Area.
For residents in the Torres, Torres Strait Island and Northern Peninsula local government areas, the ban runs from midnight, Friday 17 October, expected to end at midnight on Friday 31 October.
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
