Residents near Townsville have been told to prepare to leave with fast-moving fires expected to impact properties, as Emerald and Sunshine Coast regions battle separate blazes.
abc.net.au/news/queensland-bushfires-julago-emerald-emergency-warning/102866768A fast-moving fire is burning near Townsville in north Queensland, with residents being asked to prepare to leave.Queensland Fire and Emergency Services said conditions could get worse quickly and residents should watch and act accordingly.
QFES said the fire is likely to impact the community in the coming hours and those who find it hard to move quickly should leave now.Check up-to-date warnings for your location at ABC Emergency QueenslandMeanwhile, a grass fire burning near Emerald in central Queensland has been downgraded and residents can return with caution.It is travelling slowly towards Selma Road with firefighters on site.
A fast-moving fire that broke containment lines in the Glass House Mountains National Park has also been downgraded to advice with no properties currently at risk. QFES urged those on and around Mawsons Road and Holt Road in Beerwah to activate bushfire survival plans.Around 20 fire crews were working to contain the blaze, with aircraft assisting ground crews with water bombing.
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