Police have made an emergency declaration under the Public Safety and Preservation Act in relation to a bush fire burning at Sarina Beach, Queensland Police say.
The declaration was made at 1.45am and encompasses the areas of Sarina Beach and Campwin Beach, including Sarina Coast Road and Campwin Beach Road.
Police are currently evacuating people within that area and are advising residents to wait for the direction of emergency services.
An evacuation centre has been established in the Memorial Hall at the corner of the Bruce Highway and Anzac Street.
Police will provide more information as it becomes available.
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