A bushfire burning at Plainland in Queensland’s Lockyer Valley triggered a Prepare to Leave warning at about 3:45pm, closing the Warrego Highway in both directions between Brisbane and Toowoomba. The warning was later downgraded to a Stay Informed advisory and the highway fully reopened about 5:30pm.
WHO:Queensland residents and authorities issuing Prepare to Leave/Stay Informed warnings
WHAT:Prepare to Leave warning issued and Warrego Highway closed due to a bushfire at Plainland; later downgraded and highway reopened.
WHEN:Reported Sep 6, 2026
WHERE:Lockyer Valley, Queensland
WHY:A bushfire burning at Plainland in the Lockyer Valley prompted evacuation-style warnings and road closures.
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