August 19, 2018
UPDATE 6:50pm Sunday
The previous bushfire warning has changed.
QFES crews are at the bushfire burning near Hoggs Road, Tingoora-Charlestown Road and Wondai-Charlestown Road, Charlestown.
There is currently no threat to property.
The bushfire is burning safely within containment lines, but smoke is still affecting the area.
People should call Triple Zero (000) immediately if they believe they or their property is under threat.
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EARLIER:
Firefighters were called on Sunday afternoon to a bushfire which broke out near Hoggs Road at Charlestown.
At 2:00pm there were three fire crews at the scene with another 10 on the way.
At 3:00pm, QFES issued an “ADVICE” warning alert (see below) for the blaze, which is travelling from an inaccessible area in a north-easterly direction towards Hoggs Road, Tingoora-Charlestown Road and the Wondai-Charlestown Road at Charlestown.
Two water bombers were also called in to tackle the blaze.
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KEEP INFORMED:
You need to keep up to date and decide what actions you will take if the situation changes.
At 3:00pm, a bushfire is travelling from an inaccessible area in a north-east direction towards Hoggs Road, Tingoora-Charlestown Road and Wondai-Charlestown Road, Charlestown.
People in the area will be affected by smoke, which will reduce visibility and air quality.
Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you believe you or your property is under threat.
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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, refer to it now and be 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 the situation changes.
- 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.
- Consider finding your essential items (eg. identification documents, prescription medication, food and water, and protective clothing such as a long-sleeved cotton shirt and trousers, and boots) in case you need to leave.
- Consider what you will do to protect your pets and livestock.
- Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
- Advise family and friends of your intended actions if the situation changes.
Keep Up To Date By:
- Following QFES on Facebook (@QldFireandRescueService) and Twitter (@QldFES)
- Staying tuned to your local radio station.
- Visiting the Rural Fire Service (RFS) website at www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/map
