Latest advice from QFES for Southern Moreton Bay Islands…
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) are asking residents located on Russell Island, particularly around Canaipa Point Drive, Macleay Island, Lamb Island and Karragarra Island to remain vigilant with flying embers reported in the area.
The wind change this afternoon has resulted in a large smoke hazard in the area and embers to potentially fall. Residents should clear around their properties, monitor conditions closely and if possible, extinguish any small spot fires. If they are concerned their property is under threat they should call triple zero (000) immediately.
An EMERGENCY WARNING remains in place for residents located between Gatumba Street and Beehive Road in Myora and a WATCH AND ACT message remains current for the northside of Mitchell Crescent, Illawong Crescent, Rainbow Crescent, Dickson Way and north to the Seven Mile Sbend
Residents should consider taking precautionary measures including:
• Put on protective clothing
• Drink lots of water
• Move car/s to a safe location
• Close windows and doors and shut blinds
• Bring pets inside and restrain them (leash, cage or secure room) and provide water
• Wet down fine fuels close to buildings
• Remove garden furniture, doormats and other items
• Seal all gaps under doors and screens
• Fill containers with water – eg bath, sinks, buckets, wheelie bins, etc
• Have ladders ready for roof space access (inside) and against roof (outside)
• Have generator or petrol pump ready
• Check and patrol outside for embers and extinguish any spot fires and seek shelter as
the fire front arrives.
