Fire authorities are warning thunderstorms with the risk of lightning strikes might spark new fires through the Darling Downs this afternoon.
Wind gusts of up to 100 kilometres per hour are expected to fan existing fires, and lightning strikes could set tinder-dry grazing land alight.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Assistant Commissioner John Bolger says crews are “well set up” for the expected conditions.
He said they have water aircraft on standby, their firefighters are rested, and their water tankers have been replenished.