Fire permits in south-east areas of the state have been cancelled as of midnight Friday as Queensland faces "very high" fire danger over the weekend.

Ipswich, the Scenic Rim, Logan City, Gold Coast and Somerset Regional Council local government have all put bans in place.

The south-east of Queensland has a very high fire danger risk. this weekend. Credit:Max Mason

Rural Fire Service Regional Manager Alan Gillespie said the ongoing drought conditions and high bushfire fuel loads foreshadowed a long bushfire season this year.

“It’s tinder dry out there and we need the public to be vigilant, ready to act and monitor the situation,” Mr Gillespie said.