Residents south of Gladstone in Central Queensland have been told to enact their bushfire plans as the fire threat escalates in the region.

More than 70 fires are burning across the state and some residents at Burua, south of Gladstone, have been encouraged to consider relocating to a safer area.

Authorities say a large bushfire in the area is moving quickly and they are warning of spot fires and embers being blown from the blaze.

Queensland Fire and Rescue assistant commissioner Neil Gallant says 11 fire crews and a water bomber have been unable to bring the fire under control.

He says he cannot guarantee that crews will be able to defend all properties.

"If their property is well prepared and can be defended that's fine but if that's not the case and they're not feeling safe then certainly happy for them to leave while it's safe to do so," he said.

Extra fire crews from Brisbane and Mackay have been sent to the region to help.

There is also a large fire causing problems at Buxton near Hervey Bay.

Police say motorists should take care due to a number of smoke hazards, particularly around Gladstone.

Yesterday 23 fire crews defended properties as more than 60 fires burned around Barmoya, Cawarral and Loven Lee, north-east of Rockhampton.

It was feared the outbreaks could regain intensity but the bureau is not expecting yesterday's wild winds to flare up this afternoon.

Senior forecaster Brian Rolestone says conditions around Rockhampton have eased and there is no need for a fire warning.

"It's improved a lot. It's not as dry and ... the wind speeds have decreased since yesterday so we won't be in extreme fire danger," he said.