People are being told to leave their homes immediately.
“A fast-moving fire is burning near State Forest. It is expected to impact Selma Road within the coming hours,” the warning said.Firefighting aircraft were being used to help crews on the ground contain the fire.
The service warned people in Emerald to call triple zero if their lives were in danger, and to not expect a firefighter at their door. Power, water and mobile phone services could soon stop working, smoke would make it hard to see and breathe, and it would be hot and loud with potential explosions nearby, the service said.
It warned people to check for road closures before they left via the QLD Traffic website and said if they didn’t leave, they could be isolated. Those who could not leave safely were advised to find a safe place to shelter, preferably in a brick building, and to seal vents.
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