Qld firefighters battling three blazes

More than 18 fire crews are expected to keep battling blazes in three different parts of Queensland overnight.

Country Fire Authority fire fighters work to mop out hot spot

An out-of-control bushfire burning south of Ballarat no longer poses a threat to homes. (AAP)

Firefighters are still battling at least three blazes amid high temperatures and dry conditions across Queensland.

The most challenging fire for emergency services is a large grass fire at Wivenhoe Pocket, which broke out on Monday afternoon.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services says 11 firefighting crews and water-bombing aircraft are trying to bring the blaze under control.

Meanwhile, seven crews are building firebreaks and back-burning in an effort to contain a large bushfire in North Gregory, southwest of Bundaberg.

Other crews are currently at a bushfire at Bluewater, northwest of Townsville.

They were still monitoring the fire, which wasn't posing a risk to homes, at 7.30pm AEDT.


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