September 21, 2020
Fire crews have contained a large vegetation fire burning west of Kilkivan.
At 5:00pm on Monday, 10 fire crews were still at the incident, burning near the intersection of McArthur Road and Kilkivan-Tansey Road.
Firefighters were called to the blaze just before 1:00pm on Monday afternoon.
At 2:10pm, QFES issued a Bushfire Advice warning to local residents (see below).
At 4:00pm, a QFES spokesperson said the fire was posing no threat to properties.
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Earlier:
From QFES at 2:10pm:
STAY INFORMED. Bushfire warning level: ADVICE
You need to keep up to date and decide what actions you will take if the situation changes.
At 2:10pm Monday 21 September, a vegetation fire is travelling in a south-easterly direction from near the intersection of McArthur Road and Kilkivan Tansey Road, Kilkivan.
People in the area will be affected by smoke, which will reduce visibility and air quality.
Properties are not under direct threat at this time. 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 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:
- Staying tuned to your local ABC radio station.
- Visiting the Rural Fire Service website
