Fires of September and November 1994 burnt through rural and urban property on the Sunshine Coast, Caboolture, Pine Rivers, Brisbane and other local Government areas.

Six hundred and eighty two major fires occurred across the state in September and November. Major outbreaks occurred on 27-29 September and again on 4-7 November. Twenty three houses were destroyed, as well as farm buildings, fences and livestock. Three thousand people were evacuated from their homes. Beerburrum State Forest sustained huge losses of plantation timber of approximately 5000 ha.

Nine volunteer fire fighters were injured, with seven sustaining extensive burns. The bushfire burnt from 27-29 November 1994, and restarted from 4-7 November 1994. The Insurance Council of Australia issued the cost of this event at $59.1m however, it should be noted that this is a combined total for both Queensland and New South Wales bushfires.

Rockhamtpon Regional Council in partnership with the Queensland a…