The Sunshine Coast’s first fire warning of the summer has been issued for areas in the hinterland.
The Queensland Fire Department sent out at warning, at ‘Advice’ level, to avoid smoke, at 3.30pm.
“Smoke is currently affecting Glass House Mountains, Beerwah, Beerburrum and surrounding areas,” the warning stated.
“This is from a fire burning near the Bruce Highway, between Red Road and Johnston Road.”
The warning urged people in the area to: stay inside and close windows and doors, to keep respiratory medication close by and avoid driving through smoke if possible.
No properties were at risk but the department said that smoke could make it hard for some people to breathe, and it could make it hard to see when driving.
For all warnings, visit the QFD Current Bushfires and Warnings website.
The three levels of bushfire warnings in Queensland are Emergency (red), for immediate danger, Watch and Act (orange) for a heightened level of threat, and Advice (yellow), to stay informed.
Scroll down to SUBSCRIBE for our FREE news feed, direct to your inbox daily.
