Residents in a southeast Queensland town have been told to leave immediately as crews battle a large, fast-moving bushfire.
The Queensland Fire and Emergency service told people in The Pines near Millmerran in the streets of Flamingo Road, Rosella Avenue, Scrubby Creek Boondanilla Road and the Gore Highway to leave immediately on Saturday evening.
Early on Sunday the alert was downgraded to a watch and act before an emergency warning was reinstated just hours later.
"A large, fast-moving fire is burning near Pine Ridge Road with The Pines expected to be impacted by the fire before midday," authorities said.
Several other fires in Queensland remained Watch and Act levels, with significant rainfall from major thunderstorms expected in the state over the coming days.
Fire authorities have welcomed the deluge, but concerns remain over the potential for lightning strikes.
Police on Saturday removed an order preventing people in a fire zone in Kooralbyn, in the Scenic Rim, from returning to their homes.
The residents had been ordered out on Friday afternoon as crews battled a fast-moving bushfire and police made an emergency declaration to evacuate the town.
