Multiple fires burning in the North Burnett has resulted in smoke affecting the Biggenden, Coalstoun Lakes, Gayndah and Eidsvold West areas.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services has issued a ‘stay advised’ warning for Biggenden, Campbell Creek, Coalstoun Lakes, Gayndah and surrounding areas due to multiple nearby fires.
A separate fire located near Old Rawbelle Road is currently affecting Eidsvold West with smoke.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:
– Stay inside and close windows and doors.
– Keep respiratory medication close by.
– Follow your bushfire survival plan now. If you do not have a bushfire survival plan. Make one on the QFES website.
– Avoid driving through smoke if you can.
– Watch out for firefighters working in the area.
– Do not fly drones around the fire or in the warning area. This can block air operations.
IMPACTS:
– No properties are at risk.
– Smoke can make it hard for some people to breathe.
– Smoke can make it hard to see when you are driving.
– Some roads may be closed.
