{"id":248442,"date":"2019-11-16T13:10:51","date_gmt":"2019-11-16T03:10:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/?p=248442"},"modified":"2019-11-18T11:45:54","modified_gmt":"2019-11-18T01:45:54","slug":"fairdale-fire-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2019\/11\/16\/fairdale-fire-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Fairdale (Wondai) Fire Update"},"content":{"rendered":"

November 16, 2019<\/b><\/p>\n

The bushfire burning at Fairdale, west of Wondai, is contained.<\/p>\n

On Friday afternoon, QFES issued an Advice alert for the fire but this has now been reduced.<\/p>\n

At 1:00pm there were five fire crews at the scene.<\/p>\n

At 3:00pm, there was just one unit at the incident and at 4:00pm, QFES advised the fire was contained and posing no threat to property,<\/p>\n

The fire is burning in the vicinity of Mondure-Cushnie Road and Springs Road.<\/p>\n

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On Saturday . . .<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

From QFES at 9:30am:<\/b><\/p>\n

QFES crews are currently at a bushfire burning in the vicinity of Mondure-Cushnie Road and Springs Road, Fairdale.<\/p>\n

This fire is currently contained and is posing no threat to property at this time.<\/p>\n

QFES crews will continue to monitor the area.<\/p>\n

Residents may be affected by a smoke haze. Residents are asked to close windows and doors and if suffering from a respiratory condition, keep their medications close by.<\/p>\n

Motorists should drive with caution and to conditions.<\/p>\n

If residents are concerned their property is under threat they should call Triple Zero (000) immediately.<\/p>\n

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On Friday . . .<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

From QFES at 4:00pm:<\/b><\/p>\n

QFES crews are currently on scene at a bushfire burning in the vicinity of Mondure-Cushnie Road and Springs Road, Fairdale.<\/p>\n

This fire is currently contained and is posing no threat to property at this time.<\/p>\n

QFES crews will continue to monitor the area throughout the night.<\/p>\n

Residents may be affected by a smoke haze.<\/p>\n

If residents are concerned their property is under threat they should call Triple Zero (000) immediately<\/p>\n

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From QFES at 12:45pm:<\/b><\/p>\n

STAY INFORMED. Bushfire warning level: ADVICE<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services has advised there is a bushfire in Fairdale.<\/p>\n

You need to keep up to date and decide what actions you will take if the situation changes (see What You Should Do,<\/strong> below).<\/p>\n

The bushfire is burning in the vicinity of Mondure-Cushnie Road and Springs Road, Fairdale. The fire is travelling in a southerly direction towards toward Red Hill Road, Fairdale.<\/p>\n

Multiple QFES crews are on scene working to contain the fire.<\/p>\n

People in the area will be affected by smoke, which will reduce visibility and air quality.<\/p>\n

Properties are not under direct threat at this time. Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you believe you or your property is under threat.<\/p>\n

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What You Should Do<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n