A ‘avoid smoke’ alert has been issued due to a bushfire in the Cherbourg region.
The fire as of 9.46am on Friday, 29 September had smoke currently affecting Cherbourg, Wondai, Murgon, Moffatdale and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning in Wondai State Forest.
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. Drones affect 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.
