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Queensland air quality and smoke forecast

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Current air quality and forecast

Now · statewide medianGood2.4 µg/m³ median
Highest readingFair22.8 µg/m³ · Stanthorpe
Forecast high · next 48 hours23.8 µg/m³Burpengary · CAMS · 29 Aug, 6:00 AM AEST

Agency fire reports across Queensland

Jurisdiction-wide

Queensland agencies report 16 records at 16 fire locations: 4 Advice warnings, 3 Information reports and 9 other fire locations. There are also 18 planned or registered burns.

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AdviceBLUEWATER — FORESTRY RDGoing · FIRE VEGETATIONAVOID SMOKE - Bluewater (near Townsville) - fire as at 8:13pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026Queensland Fire Department
Official warning details

Thick smoke is affecting Bluewater and Bluewater Park. This is from a fire burning near the intersection of Forestry Road and Topaz Close, Bluewater.

Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

What to do
  • 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.
  • If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.
  • If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.
  • Check for warning updates often.
  • Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.
Official source
AdviceMarlborough, Yaamba and surrounding areasAdvice · FIRE VEGETATIONAVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Marlborough to Yaamba - fire as at 10:20am Wednesday, 26 August 2026Queensland Fire Department
Official warning details

Thick smoke is affecting Marlborough, Yaamba and surrounding areas. This is from hazard reduction burning near Stanage Bay Road, Stanage.

Smoke could be in the area for days. Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

What to do
  • 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.
  • If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.
  • If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.
  • Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.
Official source
AdviceNEW MAPOON — PAJINKA BACK RDPatrolled · FIRE VEGETATIONAVOID SMOKE - Seisa, Loyalty Beach and New Mapoon (Cape York) - fire as at 10:11am Wednesday, 26 August 2026Queensland Fire Department
Official warning details

Thick smoke is affecting Seisa, Red Island, Loyalty Beach and New Mapoon. This is from multiple fires burning in the area.

Fire crews are currently on scene. These fires are under control. These fires could burn for days. Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

What to do
  • 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.
  • If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.
  • If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.
  • Check for warning updates often.
  • Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.
Official source
AdviceRAVENSHOE — Cemetery RdPatrolled · FIRE PERMITTED BURNAVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Ravenshoe (near Atherton) - fire as at 1:18pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026Queensland Fire Department
Official warning details

Thick smoke is affecting Ravenshoe and surrounding areas. This is from Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service hazard reduction burning at the Ravenshoe State Forest, near Cemetery Road, Ravenshoe.

Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

What to do
  • 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.
  • If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.
  • If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.
  • Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.
Official source
InformationNORTH MACKAY — Harbour RdGoing · FIRE VEGETATIONInformation - NORTH MACKAYQueensland Fire Department
Official warning details

There is a vegetation fire at this location. Smoke may affect residents and motorists in the area. Residents should close their doors and windows and keep medication close by if suffering from a respiratory condition. Motorists should use caution and drive to conditions. If you believe your property is under threat, you should call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Official source
InformationNORMANTON — Burke Developmental Rd & Gulf Developmental RdGoing · FIRE VEGETATIONInformation - NORMANTONQueensland Fire Department
Official warning details

There is a vegetation fire at this location. Smoke may affect residents and motorists in the area. Residents should close their doors and windows and keep medication close by if suffering from a respiratory condition. Motorists should use caution and drive to conditions. If you believe your property is under threat, you should call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Official source
InformationPORT DOUGLAS — DAVIDSON ST & PORT STPatrolled · FIRE VEGETATIONInformation - PORT DOUGLASQueensland Fire Department
Official warning details

There is a vegetation fire at this location. Smoke may affect residents and motorists in the area. Residents should close their doors and windows and keep medication close by if suffering from a respiratory condition. Motorists should use caution and drive to conditions. If you believe your property is under threat, you should call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Official source
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InformationBOWEN — EYLES RDGoing · FIRE PERMITTED BURNInformation - BOWENQueensland Fire Department
Official warning details

There is a vegetation fire at this location. Smoke may affect residents and motorists in the area. Residents should close their doors and windows and keep medication close by if suffering from a respiratory condition. Motorists should use caution and drive to conditions. If you believe your property is under threat, you should call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Official source
InformationCOOKTOWN — Mulligan HwyGoing · FIRE PERMITTED BURNInformation - COOKTOWNQueensland Fire Department
Official warning details

There is a vegetation fire at this location. Smoke may affect residents and motorists in the area. Residents should close their doors and windows and keep medication close by if suffering from a respiratory condition. Motorists should use caution and drive to conditions. If you believe your property is under threat, you should call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Official source
InformationKOAH — Fantin RdGoing · FIRE PERMITTED BURNInformation - KOAHQueensland Fire Department
Official warning details

There is a vegetation fire at this location. Smoke may affect residents and motorists in the area. Residents should close their doors and windows and keep medication close by if suffering from a respiratory condition. Motorists should use caution and drive to conditions. If you believe your property is under threat, you should call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Official source
InformationKOAH — Davies CreekGoing · FIRE PERMITTED BURNInformation - KOAHQueensland Fire Department
Official warning details

There is a vegetation fire at this location. Smoke may affect residents and motorists in the area. Residents should close their doors and windows and keep medication close by if suffering from a respiratory condition. Motorists should use caution and drive to conditions. If you believe your property is under threat, you should call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Official source
InformationLANNERCOST — Wallaman Falls RdGoing · FIRE PERMITTED BURNInformation - LANNERCOSTQueensland Fire Department
Official warning details

There is a vegetation fire at this location. Smoke may affect residents and motorists in the area. Residents should close their doors and windows and keep medication close by if suffering from a respiratory condition. Motorists should use caution and drive to conditions. If you believe your property is under threat, you should call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Official source

Current Air Quality Readings

98 reporting
Good · 94Fair · 4

Highest readings right now

current hourly PM2.5
StanthorpeFair22.8 µg/m³ParkhurstFair17.6 µg/m³WeipaFair15.7 µg/m³MareebaFair13.4 µg/m³LyttonGood10.6 µg/m³

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All government monitors (98 total; 98 current)
MonitorPM2.5 µg/m³Air qualityObserved local
Stanthorpe22.8Fair27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Parkhurst17.6Fair27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Weipa15.7Fair27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Mareeba13.4Fair27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Lytton10.6Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Kirwan10.0Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
West Mackay9.7Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
North Ward9.6Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Miles8.9Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Parkwood8.7Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Oakey7.3Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Stuart7.0Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Dalby6.6Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Ayr6.4Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Ingham6.4Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Rocklea5.5Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
West Rockhampton5.4Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Cairns4.8Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Eagleby4.8Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Bowen4.3Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
South Brisbane4.2Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Springwood4.2Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Clinton4.1Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Redlands4.1Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
North Maclean4.0Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Warwick3.8Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Raceview3.7Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Wynnum3.7Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Kingaroy3.6Good27 Aug, 7:00 AM AEST
Coomera3.5Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Sarina3.5Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Toowoomba3.5Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Forest Lake3.4Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Rangeville3.3Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Boat Creek3.2Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Norwell3.2Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Cannon Hill3.1Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Moranbah (Cunningham Way)3.1Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Mutdapilly3.1Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Brisbane CBD3.0Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Deagon3.0Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Mossman2.9Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Southport2.9Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Woolloongabba2.9Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Wynnum West2.9Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Boyne Island2.8Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Nambour2.7Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Moranbah (Utah Dr)2.5Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
The Gap2.5Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Deception Bay2.3Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Mountain Creek2.3Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Nambour2.3Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Chinchilla2.2Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Moggill2.2Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Gracemere2.1Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Bundaberg2.0Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Burpengary2.0Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Charleville2.0Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Longreach2.0Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Maryborough2.0Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Roma2.0Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
South Gladstone2.0Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Targinie1.9Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Toowong1.8Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Beaudesert1.7Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Innisfail1.7Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Blackwater1.5Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Gatton1.5Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Caloundra1.2Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Emerald1.2Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Boonah1.1Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Yarrabah1.1Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Kippa-Ring1.0Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Upper Kedron1.0Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Proserpine0.9Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Toogoom0.9Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Lowood0.8Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Yeppoon0.7Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Cooroy0.6Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Beerwah0.5Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Burleigh Heads0.5Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Enoggera Reservoir0.5Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Tewantin0.5Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Atherton0.4Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Maleny0.4Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Pittsworth0.4Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Petrie0.3Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Tamborine Mountain0.3Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Tin Can Bay0.3Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Gordonvale0.2Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Gympie0.2Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Eatons Hill0.1Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Kilcoy0.1Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Biloela0.0Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Gayndah0.0Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Hervey Bay0.0Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
Highfields0.0Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST
South Townsville0.0Good27 Aug, 8:00 AM AEST