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QLD Bushfire Emergency Warning: Myall Park and Hookswood |
Source: QLD Rural Fire Service
LEAVE IMMEDIATELY - Myall Park and Hookswood (near Miles) - fire as at 2:15pm Monday, 13 February 2023
Warning Level: Emergency Warning
Warning Area: Between Leichhardt Highway, Gearys Road, Greens Road and Ryalls Road
A fast-movingfire is travelling Warramoo Road and is expected to impact Ryalls Road within the coming hours.
This fire may pose a threat to lives. It will soon be too dangerous to drive. Major roads in the area may be impacted.
What you should do:
- LEAVE IMMEDIATELY. Follow your bushfire survival plan now.
- Wear protective clothing and stay hydrated.
- Take vital medications with you.
- Avoid driving on Myall Park Road, Hookswood Pelham Road, Retreat Road, Kerwicks Road, Retreat Road and Old Forrestry Road,.
- Check for road closures on 13 90 40 and let others know of your intended travel route.
- 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:
- Conditions could get worse quickly and properties will likely be impacted.
- Conditions are very dangerous and the fire may pose a threat to lives.
- Firefighters may not be able to stop the fire from advancing. Do not expect a firefighter at your door.
- Power, water and mobile phone services may be lost.
- Smoke will reduce air quality and visibility. It may become hard to breathe.
- Road conditions may become very dangerous, and roads may be closed. It will soon be too dangerous to drive.
If you can’t leave safely:
- Identify a safe place to shelter, preferably inside a brick building.
- Close windows and doors.
- Move flammable items away from your house.
- Fill containers with water for drinking and firefighting.
- Bring pets inside.
Further Information:
- A place of refuge has been opened at Miles Leichhardt Centre, 29 Dawson Street, Miles.
- Consider staying with friends or family if you can.
- Next update by 4:15pm or sooner if the situation changes.
- Click here for current QFES incidents and warnings
- Click here for bushfire preparation tips
- Click here for health advice and air quality information
- Follow QFES on Facebook and Twitter
- Click here for road closure information or call 131940
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