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Firefighters say a large, fast-moving bushfire burning in Queensland's Western Downs is threatening a number of rural properties near Weir River.

Firefighters say a large, fast-moving bushfire burning in Queensland's Western Downs is threatening a number of rural properties near Weir River.

The fire is small, measuring approximately 200x200m and there is no risk of it growing at this time.

One resident had planned to have her upcoming wedding reception at the now destroyed village hall

Fire crews were rushed to Mount Gabrial after 9pm on Sunday

An audit of NSW's rural firefighting resources has found the RFS has no overarching strategy guiding the distribution of its firefighting fleet and is failing to prepare for future fires.

The burn is scheduled to take place from 5:00pm on Monday.