Some respite may be in sight for firefighters with cooler conditions and possible rain by the end of the week for parts of Queensland hit by bushfires.
More than 40 firefighting crews with waterbombing aircraft have been battling to contain a blaze west of Brisbane, prompting a "leave immediately" warning for Tara and Kogan residents.
The fast moving fire is burning near Chinchilla Tara Road and is expected to impact Bennett School Road soon, an emergency alert said on Tuesday.
"Your life could be at risk. It will soon be too dangerous to drive," the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services warning said.
"Firefighters may not be able to stop the fire from getting closer. Do not expect a firefighter at your door."
Residents at nearby Wieambilla have been told they should prepare to leave.
An evacuation centre has been set up at Western Downs Regional Council customer contact centre.
In the southwest, residents at Millmerran Woods, Millmerran Downs and Cypress Gardens have been told it is still not safe to return to their homes as bushfires continue to burn.
About 50 fires are currently being monitored across Queensland.
Firefighters are on high alert with above average temperatures and increased winds forecast in the coming days.
In the northwest, mid-week temperatures are forecast to reach up to 42 degrees, 40 degrees in the central west and in the high 30s in Channel Country.
Extreme fire danger ratings are expected for the state's Gulf Country, central west, northwest and Channel Country in the coming days.
However the Bureau of Meteorology said a southerly change was set to start bringing cooler conditions moving through from the Channel Country in the state's west later this week.
There is even a chance of rain by Friday for the Western Downs area where bushfires are threatening properties near Tara.
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