Warning level: ADVICE
Warning area: Howard, Burrum Town, Torbanlea and surrounding areas, including the Bruce Highway between Torbanlea and Howard
Smoke is currently affecting Howard, Burrum Town, Torbanlea and surrounding areas, including the Bruce Highway between Torbanlea and Howard.
What you should do:
- Follow health guidance and monitor live air quality information by clicking the smoke information link below.
- Avoid driving through smoke where possible and be aware of firefighters working in the area.
- Stay indoors, and close windows and doors.
- Keep respiratory medication close by.
- If you have a bushfire survival plan, refer to it now.
Impacts:
- There is no direct fire threat to property at this time.
- Reduced air quality may cause health impacts for some people.
- Smoke may reduce visibility and affect driving conditions.
- Roads may be closed.
Further information:
- Click here for current QFES Incidents and warnings.
- Click here for bushfire preparation tips.
- Follow QFES on Facebook and Twitter.
- Click here for road closure information or call 13 19 40.
- Click here for smoke information.
