01/03/2023
For all current warnings, updates and mapping go to https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.
PREPARE TO LEAVE - Weir River and Cattle Creek (near Moonie) - Multiple Warnings - fire as at 12:59pm Wednesday, 1 March 2023
Warning level: WATCH AND ACT
Warning area: Weir River and Cattle Creek
*** MULTIPLE WARNINGS ARE IN PLACE FOR THIS FIRE. To see all current warnings in the area go to the bushfire warnings map on the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services website. ***
A large, fast-moving fire is travelling on Cecil Plains Road and Cecil Plains Moonie Road near Kumbarilla State Forest towards North Boonandilla Boundary Road, Colemans Road and Oconor Road.
Conditions could get worse quickly.
Firefighters are working to control the fire, however you should not expect a firefighter at your door. Firefighting aircraft may assist ground crews.
What you should do:
- If you have a bushfire survival plan, refer to it now.
- Decide where you and other members of your home (including pets) will go if you need to leave. Plan how you will get there and advise family and friends of your plans.
- Pack essential items such as important documents, food and water, medications, and protective clothing.
- Stay hydrated.
- Avoid smoke – stay indoors, close windows and doors, and avoid driving through smoke where possible.
- Move flammable items away from your house.
- Fill containers with water for drinking and firefighting.
- Help others prepare for the fire.
- Be aware of firefighters working in the area.
- Stay informed:
- Follow QFES on Facebook and Twitter.
- Listen to your local radio station
- Check the QFES current bushfires dashboard regularly
- If your life or property is threatened, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Impacts:
- Some properties are currently under threat.
- The fire is likely to impact the community in the coming hours.
- Reduced air quality may cause health impacts for some people.
- Smoke may reduce visibility and affect driving conditions.
- Embers may impact properties. Try to extinguish embers quickly.
- Roads may be closed.
Further Information:
- Next update by 2:59pm or sooner if the situation changes.
- See https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents for current incidents and warnings.
- See https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/bushfires for bushfire preparation tips.
- Follow health guidance and monitor live air quality information by clicking https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/air-quality/ .
- Follow QFES on Facebook and Twitter https://twitter.com/QldFES.
- See https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/ for road closure information or call 13 19 40.
