{"id":248004,"date":"2019-11-13T11:30:49","date_gmt":"2019-11-13T01:30:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/?p=248004"},"modified":"2019-11-13T18:53:57","modified_gmt":"2019-11-13T08:53:57","slug":"kilkivan-bushfire-leave-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2019\/11\/13\/kilkivan-bushfire-leave-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Kilkivan Bushfire: Leave Now"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>November 13, 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Police and QFES were doorknocking residents in the\u00a0Thornside Road and Upper Thornside Road on Wednesday afternoon after the Kilkivan fire worsened.<\/p>\n<p>At 6:35pm, QFES re-issued their LEAVE NOW warning (see below).<\/p>\n<p>People evacuating with large animals should take them to the Woolooga Saleyards.<\/p>\n<p>Fire crews and waterbombing aircraft have been working to contain the fire all the fire.<\/p>\n<p>Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you believe you are under threat.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2019\/11\/12\/black-snake-fire-update\/\">Black Snake Fire: Prepare To Leave<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>* * *<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #006699;\"><strong>On Wednesday . . .<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>From QFES at 6:35pm:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>LEAVE NOW.\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Bushfire warning level: WATCH AND ACT<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The large fire is burning in the vicinity of the Des Simpson Memorial, heading in a south-easterly direction towards Thornside Road and Upper Thornside Road. The fire may impact Thornside Road and Upper Thornside Road.<\/p>\n<p>The fire could have a significant impact on the community.<\/p>\n<p>Those residents looking to self-evacuate should travel along Thornside Road on to Upper Widgee Road heading towards Gympie.<\/p>\n<p><strong>People evacuating with large animals can head to Woolooga Saleyards. Owners are responsible for the welfare of their own animals at the saleyards.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Residents seeking accommodation can contact Gympie Regional Council on 1300-307-800.<\/p>\n<p>Fire crews are working to contain the fire but firefighters may not be able to protect every property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door. Power, water, and mobile phone service may be lost.<\/p>\n<p>People in the area will be affected by smoke, which will reduce visibility and air quality.<\/p>\n<p>Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you believe you are under threat.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>* * *<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>From QFES at 4:10pm:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>LEAVE NOW.\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Bushfire warning level: WATCH AND ACT<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>QFES advises conditions are getting worse.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ctl01_pnlBody\">\n<p>Follow your bushfire survival plan now. If you do not have a plan, your safest option is to leave now if it is clear to do so (see <strong>What You Should Do<\/strong>, below).<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you are not in the area, do not return, as conditions are too dangerous.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A large fire is burning in the vicinity of the Des Simpson Memorial, heading in a south-easterly direction towards Thornside Road and Upper Thornside Road.<\/p>\n<p>The fire is likely to impact Thornside Road and Upper Thornside Road within 15 minutes. The fire could have a significant impact on the community.<\/p>\n<p>Those residents looking to self-evacuate should travel along Thornside Road on to Upper Widgee Road heading towards Gympie.<\/p>\n<p>QFES and police are door knocking in the area to ensure the safety of residents.<\/p>\n<p>Fire crews and waterbombing aircraft are working to contain the fire but firefighters may not be able to protect every property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door.<\/p>\n<p>Power, water, and mobile phone service may be lost.<\/p>\n<p>People in the area will be affected by smoke, which will reduce visibility and air quality.<\/p>\n<p>Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you believe you are under threat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>* * *<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>From QFES at 11:30am:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>LEAVE NOW.\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Bushfire warning level: WATCH AND ACT<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Beware of heavy traffic from fire vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>Follow your bushfire survival plan now. If you do not have a plan, your safest option is to leave now if it is clear to do so.<\/p>\n<p>If you are not in the area, do not return, as conditions are too dangerous.<\/p>\n<p>A large fire is burning in the vicinity of the Des Simpson Memorial, heading in a south-westerly direction towards Thornside Road and Upper Thornside Road.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The fire is likely to impact Thornside Road and Upper Thornside Road within 30 minutes. The fire could have a significant impact on the community.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Those residents looking to self-evacuate should travel along Thornside Road onto Upper Widgee Road heading towards Gympie.<\/p>\n<p>Fire crews and waterbombing aircraft are working to contain the fire but firefighters may not be able to protect every property.<\/p>\n<p>You should not expect a firefighter at your door. Power, water, and mobile phone service may be lost.<\/p>\n<p>People in the area will be affected by smoke, which will reduce visibility and air quality.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>* * *<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>From QFES at 9:05am:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>PREPARE TO LEAVE.\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Bushfire warning level: WATCH AND ACT<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The large fire is still burning in the vicinity of the Des Simpson Memorial, heading in a south-westerly direction towards Thornside Road and Upper Thornside Road. The fire is likely to impact Thornside Road and Upper Thornside Road.<\/p>\n<p>Those residents looking to self-evacuate should travel along Thornside Road on to Upper Widgee Road heading towards Gympie.<\/p>\n<p>Fire crews and waterbombing aircraft are working to contain the fire but firefighters may not be able to protect every property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door.<\/p>\n<p>People in the area will be affected by smoke, which will reduce visibility and air quality.<\/p>\n<p>Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you believe your property is under threat.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>* * *<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #006699;\"><strong>On Tuesday . . .<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>From QFES at 8:00pm:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>PREPARE TO LEAVE.\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Bushfire warning level: WATCH AND ACT<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The large fire is burning in the vicinity of the Des Simpson Memorial, heading in a south-westerly direction towards Thornside Road and Upper Thornside Road. The fire is likely to impact Thornside Road and Upper Thornside Road.<\/p>\n<p>Those residents looking to self-evacuate should travel along Thornside Road on to Upper Widgee Road heading towards Gympie.<\/p>\n<p>Fire crews are working to contain the fire but firefighters may not be able to protect every property. You\u00a0should not expect a firefighter at your door.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>* * *<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>From QFES at 5:55pm:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>PREPARE TO LEAVE.\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Bushfire warning level: WATCH AND ACT<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The large fire is burning in the vicinity of the Des Simpson Memorial, heading in a south-westerly direction towards Thornside Road and Upper Thornside Road. The fire is likely to impact Thornside Road and Upper Thornside Road.<\/p>\n<p>Those residents looking to self-evacuate should travel along Thornside Road on to Upper Widgee Road heading towards Gympie.<\/p>\n<p>Fire crews are working to contain the fire but firefighters may not be able to protect every property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door.<\/p>\n<p>People in the area will be affected by smoke, which will reduce visibility and air quality.<\/p>\n<p>Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you believe your property is under threat.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>* * *<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>From QFES at 3:35pm:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>PREPARE TO LEAVE.\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Bushfire warning level: WATCH AND ACT<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>A large fire is burning in the vicinity of the Des Simpson Memorial, heading in a south-westerly direction towards Thornside Road and Upper Thornside Road. The fire is likely to impact Thornside Road and Upper Thornside Road.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Those residents looking to self-evacuate should travel along Thornside Road on to Upper Widgee Road heading towards Gympie.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fire crews are working to contain the fire but firefighters may not be able to protect every property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door.<\/p>\n<p>People in the area will be affected by smoke, which will reduce visibility and air quality.<\/p>\n<p>Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you believe your property is under threat.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>* * *<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #006699;\"><strong>What You Should Do<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Listen to your local radio station or visit the Rural Fire Service <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a><\/strong> for regular updates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Put on protective clothing (eg. a long-sleeved cotton shirt, boots with thick soles).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are <strong>leaving:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Secure your pets for safe transport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Check for road closures and then advise family and friends of your intended travel route.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Take your important documents and essential items (eg. passports, birth certificates, prescription medication, food and water, and protective clothing) when you leave.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Drive with caution in low-visibility conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are <strong>unable to leave:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bring pets inside; restrain them with a leash, a cage, or inside a secure room; and provide them with plenty of water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Move flammable materials such as doormats, wheelie bins, and outdoor furniture away from your house.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Fill containers such as your bath, sinks, and buckets with water so you have access to drinking water and firefighting water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Close windows and doors, sealing the gaps under doors and screens with wet towels to keep smoke out of the house.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>If you suffer from a respiratory condition, keep your medication close by.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Keep up to date by:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Following QFES on Facebook (@QldFireandEmergencyServices) and Twitter (@QldFES)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Staying tuned to your local ABC radio station.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Visiting the Rural Fire Service\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Police and QFES were doorknocking residents in the\u00a0Thornside Road and Upper Thornside Road on Wednesday afternoon after the Kilkivan fire worsened.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":246843,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3,24],"tags":[90,168,1132],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.11 - 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