A man has been rushed to hospital after suffering burns at a backyard bonfire near Bundaberg.

Accelerant was reportedly thrown into the fire, significantly injuring the man.

It happened at a private property in Branyan around 7pm on Saturday night.

The man in his 30s sustained burns to his face and limbs.

He was rushed to Bundaberg Hospital in a serious but stable condition.

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