TOLGA bushfire
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Queensland (Australia)
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-17.18392705042, 145.46223521232
2025-05-20
TIMELINE
1 days
May 20
Detected
May 21
LAST UPDATED
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Description
Vehicles Assigned: 0.0, Vehicles on Scene: 2.0.
Fire Warning: AVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Rocky Creek (near Atherton) - fire as at 3:13pm Tuesday, 20 May 2025
Warning level: ADVICE
Warning area: Rocky Creek and Tolga
Smoke is currently affecting Rocky Creek and Tolga. This is from a hazard reduction burn near the Kennedy Highway and Mapee Road, Tolga. This fire is under control.
What you should do:
- Stay inside and close windows and doors.
- Keep respiratory medication close by.
- Avoid driving through smoke if you can.
- Watch out for firefighters working in the area.
- Do not fly drones around the fire. Drones affect air operations.
Impacts:
- Smoke can make it hard for some people to breathe.
- Smoke can make it hard to see when you are driving.
- No properties are at risk.
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.
- Visit the Department of Environment and Science website for live air quality data.
- Find out how to get ready for a bushfire on the QFD website under Prepare - Bushfire.
Updates will be issued if needed.
This warning is from Queensland Fire Department..
Response
Lead Protecting AGENCY
7 Far Northern Region (QFD)
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