Police have declared a bushfire emergency situation at Peregian Springs north of the Sunshine Coast.

Conditions are getting worse at a bushfire in Peregian Springs, Peregian Beach, Peregian Breeze Estate and Marcus Beach.

At least 10 homes were lost in Peregian Beach overnight.

Residents evacuate bushfires in Peregian Springs, Queensland. (AAP)

"There is two kilometres spotting of this fire and we have a significant amount of houses that have been breached by fire," Queensland Fire and Emergency Services north coast chief superintendent Michelle Young told ABC.

As of 9.55pm yesterday, the fast-moving fire was travelling in a north-easterly direction from Emu Mountain Road towards Peregian Beach and Marcus Beach.

"It is impacting Peregian Beach and Marcus Beach. The fire is expected to have a significant impact on the community," QFES said.

A fire burning in Illinbah, Queensland. (PR IMAGE)

The past few days have been the worst start to a Queensland bushfire season in memory. (AAP)

Coolum Surf Lifesaving Club captain Mick Sell, who spoke to ABC from an evacuation centre set up at the club, said he could see an "quite amazing" glow from where he was standing.

"It's just an orange glow looking to the north, very dangerous," he said.

Residents of Castaways Beach, Sunrise Beach, Sunshine Beach, Noosa Springs, Noosa Heads and Noosa Junction have also been told to be ready to leave as the situation could worsen quickly.

Peregian Springs State School and Coolum State High School will be closed today because of the bushfire threat.

"The decision to close schools is never taken lightly, but our number one priority remains the safety of students, staff and their families," Education Minister Grace Grace said in a statement.

"We will continue to liaise with emergency services personnel as the situation progresses, and we will close further schools, if necessary, for the safety of our communities."

The police declared emergency zone is bounded by Old Emu Mountain Road, David Low Way, the Sunshine Coast Motorway and Podargus Parade.

Authorities say this is the worst start to the Queensland bushfire season in record history.

Last night, 73 fires were burning from the southeast corner to the Cairns hinterland, although that figure has fluctuated throughout the day.

While there have been no fatalities, around 47 homes and properties have been either damaged or burnt down since the crisis began on Thursday.

Ballandean evacuated

Residents living around the small Queensland town of Ballandean were earlier told to evacuate as worsening conditions fuelled yet another fire in the Granite Belt.

However overnight the threat dropped to Advice level.

"Currently as at 12.10am Tuesday 10 September, a bushfire is burning in an area between Rees Road and Eukey Road, Ballandean. Properties are not under direct threat at this time," a statement from QFES said.

"Firefighters are working to strengthen containment lines with efforts focussed around properties along Rees Road and Eukey Road. Crews will remain on scene overnight.

"Residents who have left can now return home, however caution should be used as there may be hazards in the area."

Fire and Emergency crew battle bushfire near a house in the rural town of Canungra in the Scenic Rim region of South East Queensland, Friday, September 6, 2019. (AAP Image/Regi Varghese) NO ARCHIVING (AAP)

NSW fire threat continues

Firefighters across NSW remain on edge as several bushfires burn out of control, but the immediate threat has eased for some townships near a significant blaze in the state's north.

The fire has burned more than 7300 hectares in the Yuraygir National Park and Shark Creek area, and there are concerns a southerly change due early on Tuesday could push the fire towards Yamba on the coast.

The fire was affecting the southern side of Angourie and Wooloweyah villages last night, the RFS said in an update to residents.

Firefighters spent the weekend battling dozens of intense north NSW blazes, with watch and act alerts remaining in place for the Shark Creek fire, a fire at Drake near Tenterfield and another at Bees Nest near Armidale.

"These fires are starting very easily. They're spreading very, very quickly," RFS commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons told 9News.

The Bees Nest fire has razed more than 65,000 hectares - twice the size of the Sydney city council area and is likely to take weeks to contain, RFS said in a tweet.

New South Wales Rural Fire Service firefighters are seen back burning and fighting fires on Long Gully Road in the northern New South Wales town of Drake, Monday, September 9, 2019. (AAP)

The fire at Drake has burnt almost 33,000 hectares.

More than 630 firefighters were deployed to fight 60-plus fires burning across the state yesterday afternoon, with 28 of them uncontained.

The RFS confirmed four homes had been destroyed in Drake, along with one Tenterfield home. A Lidsdale home and four Tenterfield homes were damaged, while 22 outbuildings, two car yards and a pistol club were razed in total.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison thanked firefighters in parliament on Monday and predicted a hot and dry summer ahead in NSW and Queensland.

He encouraged those requiring support to contact authorities.

"Southern Queensland and northeastern NSW have experienced unprecedented fires since Friday," Mr Morrison said.

"Fortunately no lives were lost."

Residents return

Police have escorted some evacuated Gold Coast hinterland residents back to their properties for their first glimpse at homes decimated by bushfire at the weekend.

Scenic Rim Mayor Greg Christensen said a small convoy of evacuees from the Binna Burra and Sarabah areas were allowed to return home on Sunday to check on animals and get medications.

Homes have also been lost in the Gold Coast hinterland. (Supplied)

A burned car in Stanthorpe, Queensland (Nine) (Nine)

Cr Christensen said the residents had been warned their homes were gone but that this was the first time they could assess the damage.

"One or two of those found property loss," he said.

"However they had been told when they went in, so they were prepared for that."

The area south of Beechmont towards Binna Burra remains a risk.

Eleven homes and the historic Binna Burra Lodge, which is still inaccessible, have been destroyed in the Gold Coast hinterland.

The pair were found clinging to a large branch in the scorched landscape by Jimboomba police officer Darren Ward. (Darren Ward/Jimboomba Police)