Update: Current status #NotSafeToReturn as of 2 hours ago - https://mastodon.longlandclan.id.au/@qldfire/115116878989252573

Haven't seen this on the @qldfire bot yet, but I happened to see it checking the QFD site directly.

There's a #WatchAndAct #PrepareToLeave #BushfireWarning for a vegetation fire burning near #WivenhoeDamQld on the Brisbane Valley Highway.

https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents - tune to 612kHz ABC Radio Brisbane for alerts.

PREPARE TO LEAVE - Arriga (near Mareeba) - fire as at 2:03pm Tuesday, 19 November 2024 (IF39-4041621)

DISCLAIMER: This is an unofficial and experimental service run by a third party. See https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents for official warnings from the QFD. DO NOT RELY ON THIS SERVICE FOR TIMELY EMERGENCY WARNINGS.

Location: Kippen Drive, Springmount Road, Channel Road and Hansen Road
Map: https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=14/-17.13754838757/145.37543012163
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Watch and Act
Severity: Severe
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2024-11-20T14:01:00+10:00

A large, fast-moving fire is burning near Kippen Drive.

Conditions could get worse quickly.

Firefighters are working to contain the fire. You should not expect a firefighter at your door. Firefighting aircraft are helping ground crews.

If your life is in danger, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

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

- Prepare now so you can leave quickly if the bushfire gets close:

- Decide where you and the people you live with will go. This could be with family or a friend away from the fire. Plan how you will get there. Tell others where you will go.

- Charge mobile phones and power banks.

- Be ready to take your pets, pet food, pet lead or crate/carrier.

- Pack a bag with a mobile phone charger, enough clothes for five days, important documents (like ID, insurance papers, passports and photos), medicine, cash and keys.

- If you do not drive, call your support service, a family member or a friend to organise transport if you need to leave or want to leave.

- If you find it hard to move quickly, leaving now is your safest option.

- Keep medications close by.

- Move flammable items away from your house if you can.

- Help others if it’s safe to do so.

- Watch out for firefighters working in the area.

- Do not fly drones around the fire. Drones affect air operations.

- Stay informed:

- Keep checking the QFD Current Bushfires and Warnings website.

- Follow QFD on Facebook and X.com.

- Listen to your local radio station.
- https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents ← Click here for current QFD incidents and warnings
- https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/prepare/bushfire/prepare-for-bushfire-season ← Click here for bushfire preparation tips
- https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/air-quality/#health_levels_info ← Click here for health advice and air quality information
- Follow QFD on https://www.facebook.com/qldfiredepartment ← Facebook and https://x.com/QldFireDept ← X.com
- https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au ← Click here for road closure information or call 131940

- See https://help.abc.net.au/hc/en-us/articles/5896732505103-How-can-I-find-ABC-TV-and-radio-frequencies-in-my-area for a listing of ABC Local Radio stations which may be broadcasting emergency information in your area.

#BushfireWarning #QH22 #PrepareToLeave #ArrigaQld #MareebaQld #WatchAndAct #FireVegetation

PREPARE TO LEAVE - Arriga (near Mareeba) - fire as at 11:38am Tuesday, 19 November 2024 (IF39-4039721)

DISCLAIMER: This is an unofficial and experimental service run by a third party. See https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents for official warnings from the QFD. DO NOT RELY ON THIS SERVICE FOR TIMELY EMERGENCY WARNINGS.

Location: Kippen Drive, Springmount Road, Channel Road and Hansen Road
Map: https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=14/-17.138737671092/145.38125051521
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Watch and Act
Severity: Severe
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2024-11-20T11:38:00+10:00

A large, fast-moving fire is burning near Kippen Drive.

Conditions could get worse quickly.

Firefighters are working to contain the fire. You should not expect a firefighter at your door. Firefighting aircraft are helping ground crews.

If your life is in danger, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

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

- Prepare now so you can leave quickly if the bushfire gets close:

- Decide where you and the people you live with will go. This could be with family or a friend away from the fire. Plan how you will get there. Tell others where you will go.

- Charge mobile phones and power banks.

- Be ready to take your pets, pet food, pet lead or crate/carrier.

- Pack a bag with a mobile phone charger, enough clothes for five days, important documents (like ID, insurance papers, passports and photos), medicine, cash and keys.

- If you do not drive, call your support service, a family member or a friend to organise transport if you need to leave or want to leave.

- If you find it hard to move quickly, leaving now is your safest option.

- Keep medications close by.

- Move flammable items away from your house if you can.

- Help others if it’s safe to do so.

- Watch out for firefighters working in the area.

- Do not fly drones around the fire. Drones affect air operations.

- Stay informed:

- Keep checking the QFD Current Bushfires and Warnings website.

- Follow QFD on Facebook and X.com.

- Listen to your local radio station.
- https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents ← Click here for current QFD incidents and warnings
- https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/prepare/bushfire/prepare-for-bushfire-season ← Click here for bushfire preparation tips
- https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/air-quality/#health_levels_info ← Click here for health advice and air quality information
- Follow QFD on https://www.facebook.com/qldfiredepartment ← Facebook and https://x.com/QldFireDept ← X.com
- https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au ← Click here for road closure information or call 131940

- See https://help.abc.net.au/hc/en-us/articles/5896732505103-How-can-I-find-ABC-TV-and-radio-frequencies-in-my-area for a listing of ABC Local Radio stations which may be broadcasting emergency information in your area.

#BushfireWarning #QH22 #PrepareToLeave #ArrigaQld #MareebaQld #WatchAndAct #FireVegetation

DISCLAIMER: This is an unofficial and experimental service run by a third party.
See https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents for official warnings from
the QFD. DO NOT RELY ON THIS SERVICE FOR TIMELY EMERGENCY WARNINGS.

PREPARE TO LEAVE - Forsayth - Multiple Warnings - fire as at 1:52pm Monday, 11 November 2024 (IF39-3991921)
Severity: Severe Action: Monitor
Expires: 2024-11-12T13:50:00+10:00

*** There are multiple warnings for this area. To see all current warnings, visit the QFD Current Bushfires and Warnings website ***

A large, slow-moving fire is burning Einasleigh Road. It is travelling towards Forsayth.

Conditions could get worse quickly.

Firefighters are working to control the fire. You should not expect a firefighter at your door. Firefighting aircraft are helping ground crews.

If your life is in danger, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

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

- Prepare now so you can leave quickly if the bushfire gets close:

- Decide where you and the people you live with will go. This could be with family or a friend away from the fire. Plan how you will get there. Tell others where you will go.

- Charge mobile phones and power banks.

- Be ready to take your pets, pet food, pet lead or crate/carrier.

- Pack a bag with a mobile phone charger, enough clothes for five days, important documents (like ID, insurance papers, passports and photos), medicine, cash and keys.

- If you do not drive, call your support service, a family member or a friend to organise transport if you need to leave or want to leave.

- If you find it hard to move quickly, leaving now is your safest option.

- Avoid driving on Einasleigh Road.

- Keep medications close by.

- Move flammable items away from your house if you can.

- Help others if it's safe to do so.

- Watch out for firefighters working in the area.

- Do not fly drones around the fire. Drones affect air operations.

- Stay informed:
- Keep checking the QFD Current Bushfires and Warnings website.
- Follow QFD on Facebook and X.com.
- Listen to your local radio station.
- https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents ← Click here for current QFD incidents and warnings
- https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/prepare/bushfire/prepare-for-bushfire-season ← Click here for bushfire preparation tips
- https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/air-quality/#health_levels_info ← Click here for health advice and air quality information
- Follow QFD on https://www.facebook.com/qldfiredepartment ← Facebook and https://x.com/QldFireDept ← X.com
- https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au ← Click here for road closure information or call 131940

#BushfireWarning #QH11 #PrepareToLeave #ForsaythQld #BetweenForsaythAirportAndStockmanCreekRoadIncludingForsaythTownshipEinasleighRoadAndCurralleStationQld #WatchAndAct #FireVegetation