Current bushfire incidents and warnings, Queensland, daily snapshot

As it appears in data.json.

GET https://publicdata.au/d/qld-bushfire-incidents-current/latest/data.json
{
  "object_id": 3782,
  "unique_id": "WARN-954",
  "warning_title": "STAY INFORMED - Murphys Creek and Fifteen Mile - fire as at 12:39pm Sunday, 4 October 2026",
  "warning_level": "Advice",
  "call_to_action": "Stay Informed",
  "warning_text": "*** There is more than one warning for this area. To see all current warnings, visit the Qld Fire website ***\r\n\r\nA fire is burning near Fifteen Mile Road. This fire could burn for days.\r\n\r\nStay informed because the situation could change.\r\n\r\nWhat you should do:\r\n\r\n- Check for warning updates often and listen to your local radio station.\r\n\r\n- Decide what you will do if the bushfire gets closer.\r\n\r\n- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.\r\n\r\n- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close. Smoke can make it hard to breathe.\r\n\r\n- Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.\r\n\r\n- If you are in danger, call Triple Zero (000) now.\r\n\r\nImpacts:\r\n\r\n- No properties are at risk now, but this could change.\r\n\r\n- Some roads may be closed or impacted by smoke. It could be hard to see. You may need to drive a different way. Avoid driving on Fifteen Mile Road.\r\n\r\nWhat firefighters are doing:\r\n\r\n- Firefighters are working to control the fire.\r\n\r\n- Aircraft and heavy machinery are helping ground crews.\r\n\r\nMore information:\r\n\r\n- For all fire warnings, visit the Qld Fire website.\r\n\r\n- Follow Queensland Fire Department on Facebook.\r\n\r\n- For road closures, visit the QLD Traffic website or call 13 19 40.\r\n\r\n- For local information visit your Council’s Local Disaster Dashboard.\r\n\r\n- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584).\r\n\r\n- Natural disasters can affect your mental health. If you need help contact:\r\n\r\n  - Lifeline on 13 11 14.\r\n\r\n  - Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.\r\n\r\n  - Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800.\r\n\r\n- If you need translation, call TIS National on 131 450.\r\n\r\n- Learn how to get ready for a bushfire on the Qld Fire website - Prepare - Bushfire.\r\n\r\nUpdates will be issued if the situation changes.\r\n\r\nThis warning is from the Queensland Fire Department.",
  "header": "*** There is more than one warning for this area. To see all current warnings, visit the Qld Fire website ***\r\n\r\nA fire is burning near Fifteen Mile Road. This fire could burn for days.\r\n\r\nStay informed because the situation could change.",
  "warning_level_sort": 5,
  "warning_area": "Between White Mountain Road, Penderests Road and Strohfeldt Road",
  "latitude": -27.428673749427603,
  "longitude": 152.07133087450717,
  "grouped_type": "FIRE VEGETATION",
  "item_time_utc": "20261004024029.870000",
  "item_time_local": "2026-10-04T12:40:29+10:00",
  "publish_time_local": "2026-10-05T06:33:02+10:00",
  "expiry_time_local": "2026-10-05T12:40:29.87+10:00",
  "event_type": "Fire"
}Copy

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