Firefighters face another day of severe danger across parts of Queensland before conditions ease heading into Christmas week.
More than 60 fires are burning within containment lines across the state as crews continue backburning operations.
Fears the catastrophic fire conditions experienced in southern states would push into Queensland have eased. However severe conditions are expected in the Central Highlands and Coalfields and the Upper Flinders region.
"Our weather conditions will predominantly be driven by the warm conditions and the dry air sitting over the top of Queensland," forecaster Rosa Hoff said.
The hot conditions are expected to continue but rain could be on the way for Christmas.
"Mercifully for many as we head into next week our chances of getting some showers, particularly around the southeast of Queensland, is increasing.
"That means the fire dangers are slowing decreasing as we move into next week so thankfully, we will not be seeing the conditions NSW is experiencing."
