10/31/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/31/2024 00:25
Queensland Fire Department has issued a Leave Immediately Emergency Warning for the area between Rutile Street and Cemetery Road, Mount Garnet.
A large fire is burning near Warruma Swamp Road between Onyx Street and Harrison Road. It is expected to impact the Kennedy Highway very soon.
People in the warning area must evacuate towards Innot Hot Springs and stay with family or friends.
The Innot Hot Springs Progress Hall is open for members of the community who have no other option.
Make sure you:
Your emergency kit should contain:
Continue to check the news for the latest warnings and advice, and that your neighbours are checking too.
Call Triple Zero (000) for life-threatening emergencies.
Sign up for the Early Warning Network to receive alerts for severe weather and other emergency events.
Go to our Emergency Management Dashboard for up-to-date information on road closures, power outages, evacuation centres and links to key sites.
The Local Disaster Management Group is monitoring the situation and will provide further advice.