Extreme and severe fire danger have been forecast for parts of the state with total fire bans in place for five regions. A brief cool change will lessen the severity of fire danger this weekend but authorities have warned another spike in conditions is forecast early next week.
Meanwhile, scorching temperatures and an increased fire danger has been creating challenging conditions for firefighters in Queensland. Crews have been working to douse a blaze at Clumber - south of Boonah - which has been burning since early Thursday evening. Residents across the state including the Scenic Rim, Darling Downs and Granite Belt have been urged to be on high alert.
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