The local fire ban for the Central Queensland region, which includes the North Burnett, will remain in place until next Monday.
The Queensland Fire Department advised, the initial fire ban which was set to finish on Monday, 20 October has been extended to 11.59pm on Monday, 27 October.
The regions impacted include the North Burnett, Bundaberg, Gladstone and the Banana Shire local government areas.
This current fire ban for the Central Queensland region has been in place since 11 October.
Under the local fire ban, all open fires are prohibted and the lighting of fires are prohibited subject to special conditions or exemptions.
Any permits to light fires issued in the designated local government areas are suspended for the period of the fire ban.
The Bureau of Meterology reported on 22 October, that higher than average temperatures this week sees the risk for bushfires increase.
Meteorologist Angus Hines reported some of the temperatures recorded across Queensland and New South Wales this week mimicked those seen in a summer heatwave rather than regular spring weather.
“There are a number of total fire bans in place and in conditions like this, or if any fires do ignite, or if there are any ongoing bushfires through these areas, they can spread extremely quickly and be very hard for fire crews to control and contain,” he said.
Over the next few days the Bureau forcasts that most of Queensland will fall under the high fire danger category.
“Some of the impacts of these heat waves can be, but not limited to, an increased risk of bushfires in these hot, dry areas up north,” Mr Hines said.
The heat wave may also see people find it difficult to sleep or stay cool.
Mr Hines encourages people to drink lots of water, seek shade and if possible stay indoors during this period of above average temperatures.
