Updated
Fire conditions are expected to worsen today and
tomorrow, with a dry wind forecast to sweep across parts of southern
Queensland.
The fire danger rating is "very high" for nine of the 15 regions and will remain there for Saturday.Scores of fires continue to burn, from Lockhart River in Cape York to Ballandean near the southern border, however none pose an immediate threat this morning.
A wind change today is set to bring a dry, south-westerly to southern Queensland.
Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Gabriel Branescu said temperatures would be four to five degrees Celsius above the September average.
"Those conditions will also contribute to the fire dangers to spike up," he said.
Severe to extreme fire conditions could return to the middle of next week.
Total fire bans are in place across much of the state.
New Police Taskforce Overcross, which was set up this week to probe suspicious fires, is examining at least 13.
Lower temperatures, easing winds, and increased humidity helped firefighters get the upper hand in the past few days, however more than 33,000 hectares have been burnt out.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is planning to inspect fire damage in the Scenic Rim today, where 11 homes were destroyed as well as the heritage-listed Binna Burra lodge.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will head to Stanthorpe today.
Meanwhile, a State Government recovery task force will be on the ground today, to support people affected by the destruction of Binna Burra Lodge.
An economic recovery group will also meet to examine the economic impact of the bushfires on the Scenic Rim region and in the Southern Downs.
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