Queensland remains under an extreme fire warning for a second day after a bushfire forced residents in the southeast to leave their homes.

The blaze at Wutul and East Cooyar, north of Toowoomba, prompted prepare to leave and not safe to return warnings from authorities on Monday.

Locals have since started returning after concerns were downgraded early on Tuesday.

“The fire near Dukes Road is now burning in containment lines and will continue to burn for several days,” Queensland Fire and Emergency Service said.

But extreme fire danger warnings are still current for areas in the Central West, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.

Daytime temperatures are expected in the mid to high 30s on Tuesday with 25 to 40 km/h southeasterly winds.

Winton is expected to reach a maximum of 38C, while Longreach and Barcaldine will hit 37C and 36C respectively.

Warnings for a fire near Tara have been cancelled and advice alerts are current for a blaze in Oyster Creek, Baffle Creek, Deepwater, Rules Beach and surrounding areas.

– AAP