Police have made an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act, and are conducting evacuations from homes within the area of Steve Irwan Way, Hardwood Road, Forestry Road and Dianella Road.
All residents within this area must evacuate immediately as a fast moving fire is headed towards homes.
Police and fire crews are door knocking, however please do not wait for a police officer or fire fighter to be at your door.
The fire may threaten the township of Landsborough and all residents in surrounding areas are encouraged to enact their fire plan and evacuate the area, via a safe path.
Police have established a place of refuge at the Landsborough School of Arts and Memorial Hall Association at 485 Old Landsborough Road, Landsborough.
The declaration was made at 7.31pm this evening (October 28).
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
