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Queensland air quality and smoke forecast

Every enabled government PM2.5 monitor in one view · updated

Current air quality and forecast

Now · statewide medianGood1.9 µg/m³ median
Highest readingGood9.8 µg/m³ · Bundaberg
Forecast high · next 48 hours21.9 µg/m³The Gap · FMI SILAM · 09 Oct, 10:00 AM AEST

Agency fire reports across Queensland

Jurisdiction-wide

Queensland agencies report 31 records at 31 fire locations: 4 Advice warnings, 2 Information reports and 25 other fire locations. There are also 9 planned or registered burns.

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AdviceMURPHYS CREEK — FIFTEEN MILE RDGoing · FIRE VEGETATIONAVOID SMOKE - Murphys Creek and Fifteen Mile - fire as at 12:30pm Wednesday, 7 October 2026Queensland Fire Department
Official warning details

Thick smoke is affecting Between White Mountain Road, Penderests Road and Strohfeldt Road. This is from a fire burning between White Mountain Road, Pederson Road and Paradise Creek Road.

Fire crews are currently on scene. This fire 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
AdviceSEVENTEEN MILE — SEVENTEEN MILE RDGoing · FIRE VEGETATIONAVOID SMOKE - Seventeen Mile - fire as at 12:34pm Wednesday, 7 October 2026Queensland Fire Department
Official warning details

Thick smoke is affecting Seventeen Mile. This is from a fire burning near Seventeen Mile Road.

Fire crews are currently on scene. This fire 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
AdviceMOOMIN — Mount Baldy RdGoing · FIRE PERMITTED BURNAVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Oaky Valley (near Atherton) - fire as at 12:24pm Wednesday, 7 October 2026Queensland Fire Department
Official warning details

Thick smoke is affecting Oaky Valley and surrounding areas. This is from Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service hazard reduction burning in the Baldy Mountain Forest Reserve.

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
AdviceGINGER CREEK — UnknownPatrolled · FIRE VEGETATIONAVOID SMOKE - Laura (Cape York) - fire as at 12:48pm Wednesday, 7 October 2026Queensland Fire Department
Official warning details

Thick smoke is affecting Laura and surrounding areas. This is from a large fire burning near Ginger Creek.

This fire could burn for weeks. 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
InformationMALPAS TRENTON — MALPAS TRENTON RD & MALPAS ACCESS RDGoing · FIRE VEGETATIONInformation - MALPAS TRENTONQueensland 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
InformationNEW MAPOONInformation · FIRE VEGETATIONInformation - NEW MAPOONQueensland 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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InformationEAST TRINITY — Pine Creek Yarrabah Rd & Bessie StGoing · FIRE PERMITTED BURNInformation - EAST TRINITYQueensland 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
InformationWOOROONOORAN — Gourka RdGoing · FIRE PERMITTED BURNInformation - WOOROONOORANQueensland 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
InformationTULLY — Brannigan StGoing · FIRE PERMITTED BURNInformation - TULLYQueensland 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

Agency fire reports updated

Current Air Quality Readings

83 reporting
Good · 83

Highest readings right now

current hourly PM2.5
BundabergGood9.8 µg/m³BlackwaterGood9.7 µg/m³West RockhamptonGood9.1 µg/m³GracemereGood9.0 µg/m³Boyne IslandGood8.0 µg/m³

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Regional-city pages sample research forecasts at the named centre and summarise current government monitors within 50 km. Nearby fire context uses a 150 km radius.

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All government monitors (97 total; 83 current)
MonitorPM2.5 µg/m³Air qualityObserved local
Bundaberg9.8Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Blackwater9.7Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
West Rockhampton9.1Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Gracemere9.0Good08 Oct, 10:00 AM AEST
Boyne Island8.0Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
South Gladstone7.7Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Clinton7.4Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Maryborough7.4Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Emerald7.3Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Targinie6.9Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Boat Creek5.8Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
North Ward5.6Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Moranbah (Cunningham Way)5.5Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
West Mackay5.5Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Yeppoon4.9Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Moranbah (Utah Dr)4.5Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Mountain Creek4.5Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Rocklea4.2Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Cairns3.7Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Nambour3.7Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Parkwood3.4Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Charleville3.1Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Roma3.1Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Southport3.1Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Deagon2.9Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Nambour2.9Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
The Gap2.9Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
South Brisbane2.8Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Deception Bay2.7Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Raceview2.7Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Brisbane CBD2.6Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Toowoomba2.6Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Weipa2.6Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Coomera2.5Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Ingham2.5Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Longreach2.5Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Woolloongabba2.5Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Parkhurst2.3Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Cannon Hill2.1Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Rangeville2.0Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Maleny1.9Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Miles1.9Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Mutdapilly1.9Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Caloundra1.8Good08 Oct, 10:00 AM AEST
North Maclean1.1Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Toogoom1.1Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Gordonvale1.0Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Beerwah0.9Good08 Oct, 10:00 AM AEST
Gayndah0.9Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Wynnum West0.9Good08 Oct, 10:00 AM AEST
Kingaroy0.7Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Kilcoy0.6Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Stuart0.6Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Dalby0.5Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Tewantin0.5Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Tin Can Bay0.5Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Burpengary0.4Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Chinchilla0.4Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Highfields0.3Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Lytton0.3Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Biloela0.2Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Forest Lake0.2Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Gatton0.2Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Kippa-Ring0.2Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Mossman0.2Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Toowong0.2Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Bowen0.1Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Enoggera Reservoir0.1Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Gympie0.1Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Moggill0.1Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Redlands0.1Good08 Oct, 10:00 AM AEST
Tamborine Mountain0.1Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Yarrabah0.1Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Atherton0.0Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Burleigh Heads0.0Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Caboolture0.0Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Eatons Hill0.0Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Hervey Bay0.0Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Innisfail0.0Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Norwell0.0Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
South Townsville0.0Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Warwick0.0Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST
Wynnum0.0Good08 Oct, 11:00 AM AEST