October 31st 2024.
An emergency bushfire warning has been issued for the Tablelands region in Queensland, Australia. The Queensland Fire Department has advised residents in a rural town to evacuate immediately as a large fire is currently burning and sending up smoke near Warruma Swamp Road. The fire is expected to spread to the Kennedy Highway very soon and is already impacting properties in the area. It may also affect power, water, and mobile phone services.
Firefighters are currently at the scene, but they have warned that they may not be able to stop the fire from getting closer. As of 3:32pm today, multiple emergency bushfire warnings are in place between Rutile Street and Cemetery Road. Residents in the area are urged to leave immediately as their lives could be at risk. It will soon become too dangerous to drive in the affected areas.
An evacuation site has been set up at the Innot Hot Springs Progress Association Hall on Kennedy Highway. The fire department has advised residents to go to a place away from the Emergency Warning area and to plan how they will get there. It's important to also inform others of your location and plans.
For those who are unable to leave safely, the fire department recommends turning on garden sprinklers to soak the ground, bringing outdoor furniture and mats inside or away from the home, finding a safe place to shelter, closing windows, doors, and vents, and sealing any gaps with wet towels. It's also important to fill containers with water for drinking and to bring pets inside.
Before leaving, it's advised to check for road closures by visiting the QLD Traffic website or calling 13 19 40. For all current bushfire warnings, you can visit the QFD Current Bushfires and Warnings website. Stay safe and stay informed.
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