STAY INFORMED - Burrum Heads fire

Warning level: ADVICE

Warning area: Burrum Heads and surrounding areas

A fire is currently burning near The Yachtsman Drive, Burrum Heads.

What you should do:

- Keep medications close by.

- Decide what you will do if the situation changes.

- If you have a bushfire survival plan, refer to it now.

- Identify where you will go and what you will take if you need to leave. Advise family and friends of your plans.

- Avoid smoke – stay indoors, close windows and doors, and avoid driving through smoke where possible.

- Be aware of firefighters working in the area.

- If your life or property is threatened, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Impacts:

- There is no threat to property at this time.

- Smoke is currently impacting Burrum Heads Road and Oakes Drive.

- Reduced air quality may cause health impacts for some people.

- Firefighters are working to contain the fire

Further Information:

- Further updates will be provided if required.

- Click herefor current QFES incidents and warnings.

- Click here for bushfire preparation tips.

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- Click here for road closure information or call 13 19 40.

- Click here for smoke information.

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