Blaze bears down on Qld properties

Firefighters are struggling to control a bushfire bearing down on property in Queensland's South Burnett region.

The fast moving blaze was travelling in a south easterly direction at Teelah, near Kingaroy, at 4pm (AEST).

Local residents should enact bushfire plans as there is a chance some property could be lost, the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service (QFES) says.

"Currently, 18 fire crews are working to contain the blaze," the QFES says.

"However firefighters will not be able to protect every affected property and residents should not expect a firefighter at their door."

Water bombing and observation aircraft are assisting in fighting the blaze.