Source: QLD Fire and Emergency Services

PREPARE TO LEAVE - Mutchilba (near Mareeba) - fire as at 3:05pm Friday, 18 October 2024

Warning Level: Watch and Act

Warning Area: Between Metzger Road, Springmount Road, Campbell Road and Craig Road including Mareeba Dimbulah Road

A slow-moving fire is burning at the intersection of Peace Road and Masterson Road, Mutchilba. It is travelling towards Mutchilba.

Conditions could get worse quickly.

Firefighters are working to contain the fire. You should not expect a firefighter at your door. Firefighting aircraft are helping ground crews.

If your life is in danger, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

What you should do:

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

- Prepare now so you can leave quickly if the bushfire gets close:

- Decide where you and the people you live with will go. This could be with family or a friend away from the fire. Plan how you will get there. Tell others where you will go.

- Charge mobile phones and power banks.

- Be ready to take your pets, pet food, pet lead or crate/carrier.

- Pack a bag with a mobile phone charger, enough clothes for five days, important documents (like ID, insurance papers, passports and photos), medicine, cash and keys.

- If you do not drive, call your support service, a family member or a friend to organise transport if you need to leave or want to leave.

- If you find it hard to move quickly, leaving now is your safest option.

- Keep medications close by.

- Move flammable items away from your house if you can.

- Help others if it's safe to do so.

- Watch out for firefighters working in the area.

- Do not fly drones around the fire. Drones affect air operations.

- Stay informed:
- Keep checking the QFD Current Bushfires and Warnings website.
- Follow QFD on Facebook and X.com.
- Listen to your local radio station.

Impacts:

- No properties are at risk but conditions could get worse quickly.

- The fire is likely to impact the community later today.

- Smoke can make it hard for some people to breathe.

- Smoke can make it hard to see when you are driving.- Roads may be closed or impacted.

- Power, water, and mobile phone services may be impacted as the fire gets closer.

Further Information:

- For all warnings, visit the QFD Current Bushfires and Warnings website.

- Follow QFD on Facebook and X.com.

- For road closures, visit the QLD Traffic website or call 13 19 40.

QFES Current Bushfires