Fire crews were called out around 9am today and South East Command Superintendent Mike Dwyer said the fire may have been started by lightning strikes during the electrical storm last night.

Four Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) trucks, three Redland City Council vehicles, three Consolidated Rutile Limited vehicles and three QFRS helicopters are currently battling the fire.

According to Superintendent Dwyer the fire was not threatening any residential areas at the moment, but the fire would be monitored throughout the night.