NSW Rural Fire Service - Lake George

12/07/2025

s🚨 Bush Fire Risk in Queanbeyan-Palerang: We Want to Hear from You! 🚨

How concerned are you about bush fire risk in the Queanbeyan-Palerang region?

🗣️ The Draft Bush Fire Risk Management Plan for all QPRC communities is now open for public consultation, and the feedback period concludes tomorrow, the 13th of July.

Your voice matters. Community feedback is a crucial part of helping us plan for a safer future—together, we can reduce the risk of devastating bush fires.

📄 Read the Draft Plan & Have Your Say Here;
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/managing-bush-fire-risk/bush-fire-management-committees/lake-george

07/07/2025

🚨 Bush Fire Risk in Queanbeyan-Palerang: We Want to Hear from You! 🚨

How concerned are you about bush fire risk in the Queanbeyan-Palerang region?

🗣️ The Draft Bush Fire Risk Management Plan for all QPRC communities is now open for public consultation, and the feedback period has been extended until 13 July 2025.

Your voice matters. Community feedback is a crucial part of helping us plan for a safer future—together, we can reduce the risk of devastating bush fires.

📄 Read the Draft Plan & Have Your Say Here;
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/managing-bush-fire-risk/bush-fire-management-committees/lake-george


Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council

17/04/2025

Harbans has been found!

Thanks to crews from Queanbeyan City Rural Fire Brigade, Ridgeway Rural Fire Brigade, Jerrabomberra Creek Rural Fire Brigade for your attendance.

28/01/2025

Bushfire smoke can be seen across Canberra, but there are no active fires in or around the ACT.

The smoke is believed to be coming from two fires burning in Western Victoria, and is likely to be present into Tuesday evening until a predicted wind change takes place.

Individuals with respiratory conditions, or those affected by smoke, are advised to remain indoors and close windows until the situation clears.

Call Triple-Zero (000) if you see an unattended fire, or in a life-threatening emergency.

15/01/2025

Bungendore and several local brigades have been out this evening in response to trees down, incidents on the road, supporting the with flooding and even a fire. Remember it’s always safest to pull over if visibility is poor, the rain will pass and if the road is flooded, forget it!

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15/01/2025

Severe storms are currently lashing the district with multiple lighting strikes, trees down, flash flooding and dangerous road conditions.

District Crews are currently responding to jobs to assist including supporting SES with localised flooding at Bungendore.

With so much lighting across the district, please when safe to do so, inspect your property for ignitions due to lighting.

We also ask that people take extreme care on the roads and drive to conditions.

Report any ignitions to 000 and stay safe as these storms pass through.

25/12/2024

The Fire Danger Rating for Boxing Day, 26th of December, 2024 is High.

All permits within the Local Government Area of Queanbeyan Palerang are suspended and permit holders have been notified of suspension.

We ask that the community monitor conditions closely in coming days due to the elevated fire danger weather.

For the latest information about fires locally and across the state, please use the Hazards Near Me Application on your phone or go to www.rfs.nsw.gov.au.

Report all fires immediately to 000.

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council

13/12/2024

Advice - Severe Heatwave Warning

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe heatwave warning for the ACT from Saturday 14 December to Tuesday 17 December 2024.
Residents should prepare now to be ready for the heat. The ACT Ambulance Service advises:
- Drink plenty of water; always have a bottle with you.
- Hot cars kill. Never leave kids, adults or pets in cars.
- Seek out air conditioned buildings, use a fan, take cool showers, and dress in light, loose clothing made from natural fabrics.
- Plan ahead for activities in the coolest part of the day and avoid exercising in the heat.
- Look after those most at risk in the heat & people over 65, the young, those with a medical condition, and people who work outside.
Know the symptoms of heat related illness and visit your GP or a Walk-In Centre if you or someone around you is unwell. Heat can make anyone sick.
Heat related illness can show as mild conditions such as a rash to heatstroke, which is life threatening.
Where to go for more information:
- ACT Emergency Services Agency website (esa.act.gov.au)
- View the latest health advice (health.act.gov.au)
- View the EvoEnergy power outages map (evoenergy.com.au)
- Listen to local radio
- Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81
In a life-threatening emergency call Triple Zero (000).

24/11/2024

Multiple crews are currently on scene and gaining the upper hand. There remains no immediate threat to property and remain confident with the availability of current and incoming resources. Aviation has been requested and will arrive shortly to assist ground crews with bucketing hot spots.

We ask that the community continue to monitor via Hazards Near Me on their phone or go to www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

UPDATE 5:15pm: Crews have contained the breakout. They will remain on scene into this evening as they mop and black out.

ADVICE: Southbar Rd, Jerrabomberra.

A hazard reduction burn has broken containment lines south of Southbar Rd and to the west of Kinsella St.

The fire is moving in an south easterly direction under north westerly winds towards Kinsella Street and Rusten Street.

There is no immediate threat to homes in the area and additional firefighters are being sent to help contain the outbreak.

Residents in the area are advised to monitor conditions.

24/11/2024

Update - The Scar Hazard Reduction 1.30pm Sunday the 24th of November

A number of crews still remain on scene patrolling and monitoring the Hazard Reduction.

Unburnt sections of the Hazard Reduction are seeing an increase in fire behaviour as anticipated which is generating more smoke.

The hazard reduction remains well within containment lines and is well resourced by firefighters who are continuing to patrol and black along containment lines.