Current fire situation for Thursday 14 September (updated Friday 15 September)
Biarra (near Esk) – bushfire as at 8.15am Fri 15 Sept ept
The previous bushfire warning for Biarra has been cancelled.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are currently on scene at a bushfire burning near Esk Crows Nest Road and Wells Station Road at Biarra.
This fire broke out yesterday and is posing no threat to property at this time. The fire is contained and firefighters are monitoring the scene. Biarra residents may be affected by smoke.
Residents are asked to close windows and doors and if suffering from a respiratory condition, keep medications close by. Motorists should drive with caution and to conditions. If residents are concerned their property is under threat they are advised to call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Earlier.... Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) advises there is a bushfire in Biarra and conditions could get worse.
You need to be ready to follow your bushfire survival plan. If you do not have a plan, or intend to leave, you should be ready to leave the area because the situation could get worse quickly.
Currently as at 3pm, Thursday 14 September, a large, fast moving fire is travelling from Esk Crows Nest Road towards Wells Station Road. The fire is likely to impact Wells Station Road.
Fire crews are working to contain the fire but firefighters may not be able to protect every property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door.
People in the area will be affected by smoke, which will reduce visibility and air quality.
Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you believe your property is under threat.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:
• Listen to your local radio station or visit the Rural Fire Service (RFS) website for regular updates.
• If you have a bushfire survival plan, finalise it now so you are ready to follow it.
• If you do not have a bushfire survival plan, or if your plan is to leave, identify where you will go if you leave the area.
• Advise family and friends of your plan.
• Close windows and doors to minimise smoke exposure.
• If you suffer from a respiratory condition, keep your medication close by.
• Drive with caution in low visibility conditions.
• Contact your neighbours to see if they need help preparing for the bushfire.
• Pack important documents and essential items (e.g., passports, birth certificates, prescription medication, food and water, and protective clothing) in case you need to leave the area.
• Put on protective clothing (e.g., a long-sleeved cotton shirt, boots with thick soles).
• Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
• Bring pets inside; restrain them with a leash, a cage, or inside a secure room; and provide them with plenty of water.
• Take action to protect your livestock.
• Move flammable materials such as doormats, wheelie bins, and outdoor furniture away from your house.
• Fill containers such as your bath, sinks, and buckets with water so you have access to drinking water and firefighting water.
• Close windows and doors, sealing the gaps under doors and screens with wet towels to keep smoke out of the house.
KEEP UP TO DATE BY:
• Following QFES on Facebook (@QldFireandRescueService) and Twitter (@QldFES)
• Staying tuned to your local radio station. Find your local ABC radio station at https://radio.abc.net.au/help/offline and your local commercial radio station at http://www.commercialradio.com.au/find-a-station/queensland;
• Visiting the Rural Fire Service (RFS) website at www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/map
FURTHER INFORMATION:
• For bushfire preparation tips, visit the RFS website: www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/BushFire_Safety
• For information about road closures, call 13 19 40 or visit www.qldtraffic.qld.gov.au
The next update will be provided by 5pm or if the situation changes.
Bushfire warning level: WATCH AND ACT
Mount Kilcoy (north of Kilcoy) – bushfire as at 9.30am Thur 14 Sept
Three Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are currently on scene at a bushfire burning near Traves Road and Prattens Road, Mount Kilcoy. This fire broke out on September 12 and is posing no threat to property at this time.
The bushfire is burning within containment lines and crews remain on scene to monitor the fire. Mount Kilcoy residents will be affected by a smoke haze and are asked to close windows and doors, and if suffering from a respiratory condition, keep medications close by.
Motorists should drive with caution and to conditions. If residents are concerned their property is under threat they are advised to call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Bracken Ridge – vegetation fire as at 1:45pm Thurs 14 Sept
Multiple Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are on scene at a vegetation fire burning near Woodcroft Street, Barrett Street and Quinlan Street at Bracken Ridge.
This fire broke out this morning and is posing no threat to property at this time. Residents in the vicinity will be affected by smoke. Residents are asked to close windows and doors and if suffering from a respiratory condition, keep medications close by.
Motorists should drive with caution and to conditions. If residents are concerned their property is under threat they are advised to call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
This fire broke out today and is posing no threat to property at this time.
Bracken Ridge residents may be affected by smoke this afternoon.
Residents are asked to close windows and doors and if suffering from a respiratory condition, keep medications close by.
Motorists should drive with caution and to conditions. If residents are concerned their property is under threat they are advised to call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Dundas (west of Mount Glorious) bushfire as at 12.50pm Wed 13 Sep
Multiple Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are on scene at a bushfire burning near Framptons Road and Wivenhoe Somerset Road, Dundas. This fire broke out today and is posing no threat to property at this time.
Residents may be affected by smoke and are asked to close windows and doors and if suffering from a respiratory condition, keep medications close by.
Motorists should drive with caution and to conditions. If residents are concerned their property is under threat they are advised to call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Glass House Mountains – grass fire as at 4.30pm Thurs 14 Sept
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews will continue to monitor the scene of a grass fire that broke out earlier today near Steve Irwin Way and Barrs Connection Road, Glass House Mountains.
This fire is now under control. Nearby residents and motorists may be affected by smoke.
Motorists should drive with caution and to conditions. Residents are asked to close windows and doors and if suffering from a respiratory condition, keep medications close by. If residents are concerned their property is under threat they are advised to call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Earlier... Multiple Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are currently on scene at a fire burning near Morrison Road, Glass House Mountains. This fire broke out today and firefighters are working to control the blaze.
Residents in the vicinity of Morrison Road, Glass House Mountains and Lapwing Circuit, Beerwah may be affected by smoke. Residents are asked to close windows and doors and if suffering from a respiratory condition, keep medications close by.
Motorists should drive with caution and to conditions. If residents are concerned their property is under threat they are advised to call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Bushfire threat prompts local fire ban for Moreton Bay islands
The local fire ban will take effect from 12.01am, Friday 15 September to 11.59pm, Monday 2 October on the following islands:
North Stradbroke Island
South Stradbroke Island
Moreton Island
Russell Island
MacLeay Island
Lamb Island
Karragarra Island
Peel Island
Coochiemudlo Island
The locations fall within the Brisbane City Council, Redland City Council and City of Gold Coast local government areas and the ban is in response to a growing bushfire threat in south-east Queensland.
“All Permits to Light Fire previously issued in these areas have been cancelled,” Rural Fire Service (RFS) Director of Rural Operations James Haig said.
“South-east Queensland is in the grip of a serious bushfire season and current weather conditions are exacerbating the threat of a bushfire starting and spreading.
“I understand the local fire ban may inconvenience families visiting these popular spots during the school holiday period, but this is not a decision we have taken lightly.
“All holidaymakers should plan ahead for this and make sure they have appropriate cooking alternatives in place to comply with the ban.”
Mr Haig said fires within a properly constructed barbecue were excluded from the ban, as long as they were attended at all times.
“We recommend the use of gas-fired barbecues in a cleared area away from vegetation and monitored by a responsible adult at all times,” he said.
The ban does not prevent people from using machinery and power tools, but Mr Haig said people should take precautions and watch for sparks.
“Sparks from a power tool can easily ignite a bushfire under these conditions, so people should avoid using them near dry grass and vegetation,” he said.
“People should also keep a bucket of water or a hose handy if using power tools, slashers or lawn mowers on their property.”
Mr Haig has urged residents and those visiting the islands to take precautions and report any bushfires immediately to Triple Zero (000).
“We have been working closely with our partners at Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and local governments to manage the current bushfire risk on Moreton Bay and southern Moreton Bay islands and ensure the safety of campers over the school holiday period,” he said.
“We hope everyone enjoys the school holidays, but safety is our priority and we need the community to play its part by being vigilant and adhering to the local fire ban.”
Rail services to Sunshine Coast now running normal
All Trains on the Sunshine Coast/Gympie line are now running normal schedule
Earlier....Delays 60 mins both directions, Caboolture-Nambour, services altered.
Trains travelling both directions will experience delays of up to 60 minutes due to a bush fire at Glass House Mountains.
Buses will be replacing trains in both directions between Caboolture and Landsborough.
There is also a shuttle train running between Landsborough at Nambour stations
Queensland Rail announced just before 2pm that trains between Beerwah and Caboolture will be suspended for the rest of the day due to damage sustained to “overhead line equipment” from the bushfire.