STAY INFORMED - Black Snake west of Gympie fire

Warning level: ADVICE

Warning area: Kilkivan, Black Snake and Cinnabar

A fire is currently burning at Black Snake.

What you should do:

- Stay informed:

- Follow QFES on Facebookand Twitter.

- Listen to your local radio station

- Check the QFES current bushfires dashboard regularly

- Keep medications close by.

- Decide what you will do if the situation changes.

- If you have a bushfire survival plan, refer to it now.

- Identify where you will go and what you will take if you need to leave. Advise family and friends of your plans.

- Avoid smoke – stay indoors, close windows and doors, and avoid driving through smoke where possible.

- Be aware of firefighters working in the area.

- If your life or property is threatened, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Impacts:

- There is no 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 herefor current QFES incidents and warnings.

-Click here for bushfire preparation tips.

- Follow QFES on Facebookand Twitter.

-Click here for road closure information or call 13 19 40.

-Click here for smoke information.

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