South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group LDMG – Stands Down

Published on 24 September 2026

The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) has met this morning, Thursday
24 September 2026, and has now stood down with the current fire warnings for the Teelah area being reduced to return with caution. The danger from the fire burning near Stretton Drive has reduced. The fire is now under control and will continue to burn over the coming days. The LDMG will continue to provide support to the Queensland Fire Department were required.

The Blackbutt Memorial Hall which was opened as a place of refuge has now closed.

“I would like to sincerely thank everyone involved, it has been a massive effort with a lot of participation from different agencies. No lives have been lost and no significant structural damages have occurred, which is a great outcome. Ongoing assessments will continue over the next few days. I would like to particularly thank the Queensland Fire Department for leading the disaster management and the rural firies who worked around the clock to keep everyone safe,” said Mayor Kathy Duff.

Support and recovery help:

• For power information go to the Ergon website
• For local information visit Council’s Local Disaster Dashboard http://dashboard.southburnett.qld.gov.au/
• If you need translation, call TIS National on 131 450
• Natural disasters can affect your mental health. If you need help contact:
  • Lifeline website or call 13 11 14
  • Beyond Blue website or call 1300 224 636
  • Kids Helpline website or call 1800 551 800

More information:

• For all fire warnings, visit the Qld Fire website
• Follow Queensland Fire Department on Facebook
• For road closures, visit the QLD Traffic website or call 13 19 40
• Learn how to get ready for a bushfire on the Qld Fire website - Prepare - Bushfire