Warning level: ADVICE
Warning area: The Leap and surrounding areas
Smoke is currently affecting The Leap and surrounding areas.
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.
Warning Area:
- QFES Regions: 2 Central Region
- Councils: Mackay Regional Council
- Suburbs: Balnagowan (4740), Habana (4740), Hampden (4741), The Leap (4740)
