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Queensland Fire and Emergency Services are working to contain a bushfire that has broken out near Springsure.
QFES confirmed three crews were on scene at the blaze burning in Joe’s Plane Reserve, Orion and were receiving aerial assistance.
Bureau of Meteorology data shows the temperature in Rockhampton at 3.30pm was 40.4C, in Gladstone it was 36.5C, Yeppoon 31.3C and Emerald 39.1C.
While the Springusre fire was posing no threat to property, QFES warned smoke could impact the Dawson Highway throughout Monday afternoon.
Motorists should drive with caution and to conditions.
A number of other fires are burning across the region, Rural Fire Queensland reporting shows.
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