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AVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Runcorn, Stretton, Sunnybank Hills and Sunnybank - fire as at 11:48am Saturday, 29 August 2026 (WARN-287)

Location: Runcorn, Stretton, Sunnybank Hills, Sunnybank and surrounding areas -27.59518966744647 latitude, 153.064904967683 longitude, grid square QG62MJ77
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Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-08-30T11:50:07.753+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Runcorn, Stretton, Sunnybank Hills, Sunnybank and surrounding areas. This is from Fireland Consultancy hazard reduction burning at the State Archive Centre.

Smoke could be in the area for days. Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.

- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

- Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.
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AVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Burpengary - fire as at 11:21am Saturday, 29 August 2026 (WARN-285)

Location: Burpengary and surrounding areas -27.12336367024308 latitude, 152.970609767663 longitude, grid square QG62LV60
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Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
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Severity: Minor
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Expires: 2026-08-30T11:21:56.28+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Burpengary and surrounding areas. This is from hazard reduction burning near Aquatic Centre Drive.

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- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.

- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

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AVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Cashmere - fire as at 11:20am Saturday, 29 August 2026 (WARN-286)

Location: Cashmere, Clear Mountain, Joyner, Warner and surrounding areas -27.30802219200787 latitude, 152.93258187821263 longitude, grid square QG62LQ16
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Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
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Expires: 2026-08-30T11:21:25.87+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Cashmere, Clear Mountain, Joyner, Warner and surrounding areas. This is from hazard reduction burning near Clear Mountain Road.

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- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

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- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

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AVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Keperra (Brisbane) - fire as at 11:15am Saturday, 29 August 2026 (WARN-284)

Location: Keperra and surrounding areas -27.412105475402473 latitude, 152.95937489530974 longitude, grid square QG62LO51
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Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-08-30T11:15:59.983+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Keperra and surrounding areas. This is from Brisbane City Council hazard reduction burning in Keperra Bushlands.

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- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

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- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

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AVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Tara - fire as at 10:08am Saturday, 29 August 2026 (WARN-283)

Location: Tara and surrounding areas -27.27526838296331 latitude, 150.4591192459236 longitude, grid square QG52FR53
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Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
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Expires: 2026-08-30T10:09:09.133+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Tara and surrounding areas. This is from Western Downs Regional Council hazard reduction burning near the Tara Showgrounds.

Smoke could be in the area for days. Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.

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AVOID SMOKE - Bamaga, New Mapoon and Umagico - fire as at 8:58pm Friday, 28 August 2026 (WARN-278)

Location: Bamaga, New Mapoon, Umagico and surrounding areas -10.88466526830505 latitude, 142.37601012842154 longitude, grid square QH19EC57
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Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-08-29T20:59:20.233+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Bamaga, New Mapoon, Umagico and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning near Anu Crescent, Bamaga.

Fire crews are currently on scene. Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.

- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

- Check for warning updates often.

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AVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Deeragun to Pallarenda (Townsville) - fire as at 6:26pm Friday, 28 August 2026 (WARN-277)

Location: Deeragun, Black River, Jensen, Pallarenda and surrounding areas -19.22559502834102 latitude, 146.6813773801507 longitude, grid square QH30IS15
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Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-08-29T18:28:15.187+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Deeragun, Black River, Jensen, Pallarenda and surrounding areas. This is from Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service hazard reduction burning near Pallarenda.

Smoke could be in the area for days. Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.

- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

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AVOID SMOKE - Byrnestown - fire as at 6:11pm Friday, 28 August 2026 (WARN-275)

Location: Byrnestown and surrounding areas -25.53707512561092 latitude, 151.76362682974042 longitude, grid square QG54VL11
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Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-08-29T18:12:44.94+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Byrnestown and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning near Gayndah Mount Perry Road and Shamrock Street.

This fire is under control. Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.

- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

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AVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Alice River - fire as at 5:28pm Friday, 28 August 2026 (WARN-276)

Location: Alice River and surrounding areas -19.330386916332948 latitude, 146.60536047865276 longitude, grid square QH30HQ20
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Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-08-29T17:29:56.993+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Alice River and surrounding areas. This is from hazard reduction burning near the corner of Granitevale Road and Hervey Range Road.

Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.

- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

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STAY INFORMED - Doughboy (near Gin Gin) - fire as at 4:25pm Friday, 28 August 2026 (WARN-273)

Location: Doughboy -25.14698183290054 latitude, 151.83948738266548 longitude, grid square QG54WU04
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Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-08-29T16:26:43.51+10:00

A fire is burning near the Doughboy Campground, Doughboy Road. This fire could burn for days.

Stay informed because the situation could change.

- Check for warning updates often and listen to your local radio station.

- Decide what you will do if the bushfire gets closer.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close. Smoke can make it hard to breathe.

- Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.

- If you are in danger, call Triple Zero (000) now.
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AVOID SMOKE - Mingo (near Gayndah) - fire as at 3:17pm Friday, 28 August 2026 (WARN-272)

Location: Mingo Crossing -25.40526560078607 latitude, 151.77526712385915 longitude, grid square QG54VO32
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Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-08-29T15:17:55.383+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Mingo Crossing. This is from a fire burning near Gayndah Mount Perry Road, Mingo.

Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.

- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

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AVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Barakula (near Chinchilla) - fire as at 3:04pm Friday, 28 August 2026 (WARN-271)

Location: Barakula, Hookswood, Auburn, Kragra, Pelham and surrounding areas -26.32822139505617 latitude, 150.4991100855962 longitude, grid square QG53FQ91
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Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-08-29T15:05:40.58+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Barakula, Hookswood, Auburn, Kragra, Pelham and surrounding areas. This is from Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service hazard reduction burning in the Barakula State Forest near Auburn Road, Kragra.

Smoke could be in the area for days. Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.

- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

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AVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Mitchell - fire as at 3:01pm Friday, 28 August 2026 (WARN-270)

Location: Mitchell and surrounding areas -26.484052587533736 latitude, 147.96753483693817 longitude, grid square QG33XM63
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Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-08-29T15:02:12.787+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Mitchell and surrounding areas. This is from hazard reduction burning near Louisa Street.

Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.

- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

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STAY INFORMED - Mingo (near Gayndah) - fire as at 1:50pm Friday, 28 August 2026 (WARN-269)

Location: Mingo Crossing -25.40526560078607 latitude, 151.77526712385915 longitude, grid square QG54VO32
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Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-08-29T13:51:37.24+10:00

A fire is burning near Gayndah Mount Perry Road, Mingo.

Stay informed because the situation could change.

- Check for warning updates often and listen to your local radio station.

- Decide what you will do if the bushfire gets closer.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close. Smoke can make it hard to breathe.

- Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.

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STAY INFORMED - Byrnestown - fire as at 12:55pm Friday, 28 August 2026 (WARN-268)

Location: Byrnestown and surrounding areas -25.53707512561092 latitude, 151.76362682974042 longitude, grid square QG54VL11
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Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-08-29T12:55:45.623+10:00

A fire is burning near Gayndah Mount Perry Road.

Stay informed because the situation could change.

- Check for warning updates often and listen to your local radio station.

- Decide what you will do if the bushfire gets closer.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close. Smoke can make it hard to breathe.

- Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.

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AVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Marlborough to Yaamba - fire as at 10:57am Friday, 28 August 2026 (WARN-265)

Location: Marlborough, Yaamba and surrounding areas -22.92041722960743 latitude, 150.18323322158207 longitude, grid square QG57CB19
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-08-29T10:58:21.16+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Marlborough, Yaamba and surrounding areas. This is from hazard reduction burning near Stanage Bay Road, Stanage.

Smoke could be in the area for days. Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.

- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

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AVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Cashmere - fire as at 10:40am Friday, 28 August 2026 (WARN-263)

Thick smoke is affecting Cashmere, Clear Mountain, Joyner, Warner and surrounding areas. This is from hazard reduction burning near Clear Mountain Road.

Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.

- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

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AVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Mitchell - fire as at 4:24pm Thursday, 27 August 2026 (WARN-261)

Thick smoke is affecting Mitchell and surrounding areas. This is from hazard reduction burning near Louisa Street.

Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

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AVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Deeragun to Pallarenda (Townsville) - fire as at 3:20pm Thursday, 27 August 2026 (WARN-260)

Thick smoke is affecting Deeragun, Black River, Jensen, Pallarenda and surrounding areas. This is from Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service hazard reduction burning near Pallarenda.

Smoke could be in the area for days. Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.

- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

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AVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Barakula (near Chinchilla) - fire as at 2:44pm Thursday, 27 August 2026 (WARN-259)

Smoke could be in the area for days. Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.

- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

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STAY INFORMED - Doughboy (near Gin Gin) - fire as at 12:43pm Thursday, 27 August 2026 (WARN-257)

A fire is burning near the Doughboy Campground, Doughboy Road. This fire could burn for days.

Stay informed because the situation could change.

- Check for warning updates often and listen to your local radio station.

- Decide what you will do if the bushfire gets closer.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close. Smoke can make it hard to breathe.

- Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.

- See for a listing of ABC Local Radio stations which may be broadcasting emergency information in your area.

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AVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Thompson Point to Rockhampton - fire as at 12:11pm Thursday, 27 August 2026 (WARN-256)

Location: Nankin, Thompson Point, Rockhampton, Ironpot, Mount Archer and surrounding areas -23.35176738381888 latitude, 150.63493504453885 longitude, grid square QG56HP65
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-08-28T12:12:27.167+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Nankin, Thompson Point, Rockhampton, Ironpot, Mount Archer and surrounding areas. This is from hazard reduction burning near the intersection of Thompson Point Road and Emu Park Road, Nankin.

Smoke could be in the area for days. Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.

- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

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AVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Marlborough to Yaamba - fire as at 10:10am Thursday, 27 August 2026 (WARN-253)

Thick smoke is affecting Marlborough, Yaamba and surrounding areas. This is from hazard reduction burning near Stanage Bay Road, Stanage.

Smoke could be in the area for days. Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.

- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

- See for a listing of ABC Local Radio stations which may be broadcasting emergency information in your area.

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AVOID SMOKE - Seisa, Loyalty Beach and New Mapoon (Cape York) - fire as at 10:04am Thursday, 27 August 2026 (WARN-252)

Location: Seisa, Red Island, Loyalty Beach and New Mapoon -10.849179126062376 latitude, 142.381102998814 longitude, grid square QH19ED56
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-08-28T11:42:36.773+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Seisa, Red Island, Loyalty Beach and New Mapoon. This is from multiple fires in the area.

Fire crews are currently on scene. This fire is under control. This fire could burn for days. Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.

- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

- Check for warning updates often.

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AVOID SMOKE - Bluewater (near Townsville) - fire as at 10:02am Thursday, 27 August 2026 (WARN-251)

Location: Bluewater and Bluewater Park -19.201299085668428 latitude, 146.51073285884198 longitude, grid square QH30GT11
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-08-28T10:02:46.42+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Bluewater and Bluewater Park. This is from a fire burning near the intersection of Forestry Road and Topaz Close, Bluewater.

Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.

- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

- Check for warning updates often.

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STAY INFORMED - Normanton - fire as at 10:38am Thursday, 27 August 2026 (WARN-254)

Location: Normanton and surrounding areas -17.695034681934995 latitude, 141.03658674995197 longitude, grid square QH02MH43
Map:
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-08-28T10:53:39.577+10:00

A fire is burning near Burke Development Road and Gulf Development Road.

Stay informed because the situation could change.

Check for warning updates often and listen to your local radio station.
Decide what you will do if the bushfire gets closer.
If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.
If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close. Smoke can make it hard to breathe.
Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.
If you are in danger, call Triple Zero (000) now.
- Click here for current QFD incidents and warnings
- Click here for bushfire preparation tips
- Click here for health advice and air quality information
- Follow QFD on Facebook and X.com
- Click here for road closure information or call 131940

- See for a listing of ABC Local Radio stations which may be broadcasting emergency information in your area.

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morning sun, mama
and i wrapped our arms around
the largest oak tree
we can find and
asked for a lasting healing
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AVOID SMOKE - Bluewater (near Townsville) - fire as at 8:13pm Wednesday, 26 August 2026 (WARN-248)

Thick smoke is affecting Bluewater and Bluewater Park. This is from a fire burning near the intersection of Forestry Road and Topaz Close, Bluewater.

Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.

- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

- Check for warning updates often.

- See for a listing of ABC Local Radio stations which may be broadcasting emergency information in your area.

Last updated: 2026-08-28

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