Smoke plumes over Gold Coast as bushfire rages in hinterland

Gold Coasters have awoken to a stunning sunrise this morning as smoke plumes over the city, but there are fears the beauty will pose a threat in days to come.

GOLD Coasters have awoken to a stunning sunrise this morning as smoke plumes over the city.

The smoky conditions have been caused by a bushfire burning in the Gold Coast hinterland since yesterday afternoon.

Smoke haze from bushfires descended on the Gold Coast this morning, blanketing the high rises and making for a spectacular sunrise. Picture: Glenn Hampson

Located at Sarabah, south of Canungra, the fire is burning between Lamington National Park Road, Toe Holt Road, Sarabah Road and Rowe Road.

Two firefighting crews were on scene as of 6.45am, working to control the blaze, according to a spokeswoman from Queensland Fire and Emergency Service (QFES).

No properties were at risk.

Smoky conditions over the Gold Coast this morning. Picture: Glenn Hampson

The fire, which has been burning in inaccessible areas, was still within containment lines.

Firefighters have been conducting backburning operations in the area, including along Saddleback Ridge.

Residents of Sarabah, Tamborine Mountain and Canungra will be particularly affected by the smoky conditions.

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They have been warned to ensure their bushfire survival plan is prepared.

QFES has also been notified about a hazard reduction burn at Clagiraba today, which will produce even more smoke across the region.

The burn has been ongoing since Monday at King Parrot Reserve, Henri Robert Dr and it will continue until Friday, weather permitting.

The smoky conditions drastically reduced visibility. Picture Glenn Hampson

Meanwhile, the Bureau of Meteorology has forecast warmer spring conditions on the Gold Coast today.

Break out the sunscreen because the temperature is expected to reach at least 30C by lunchtime in a number of suburbs.

Surfers Paradise is expected to hover around 30C through until Friday, while today in Coomera the Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting a top of a sizzling 32C.

Nerang is predicted to reach 31C, while Robina will hit 29C and Coolangatta 28C.

The hot weather has also led to total fire bans for much of the southeast including the Gold Coast and Scenic Rim areas until Saturday.