Queenslanders have been told to remain prepared for bushfire threats as severe conditions continue to fuel blazes which have destroyed more than a dozen homes.

More than 50 fires were burning across the state on Sunday morning, leading to 'prepare to leave' warnings for Applethorpe, Stanthorpe and Binna Burra in the Gold Coast hinterland.

Authorities say at least 11 homes have been lost in Sarabah and Binna Burra, as well as three in the Southern Downs region and one in the far north. Credit: Aleksandar Romanov

Authorities say at least 11 homes have been lost in Sarabah and Binna Burra, as well as three in the Southern Downs region and one in the far north.

Stanthorpe residents Brad and Coral Krahe escaped the blaze with two dogs, Tuppence and Muffin, and four cats, spending the night in their car after their home was destroyed.