QLD Ironwood Ave, Cooktown, Alert Level: Emergency Warning Reported: 2020-10-03T03:46:16Z Current Status: Going Details:
LEAVE IMMEDIATELY: Cooktown vegetation fire as at 8:00pm Sat 3 Oct 2020
Bushfire warning level: EMERGENCY WARNING
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) advises there is a bushfire travelling on both sides of Oakey Creek Road in Cooktown. Leaving immediately is the safest option, as it will soon be too dangerous to drive.
Follow your bushfire survival plan now. If you do not have a plan, your safest option is to leave immediately if it is clear to do so. If you cannot leave, identify where you will seek shelter from the bushfire. If you are not in the area, do not return, as conditions are too dangerous.
Currently as at 8:00pm a large, dangerous and uncontrolled fire in the vicinity of Ironwood Ave and Oaky Creek Road. It is expected to impact multiple properties in the surrounding area. The fire is expected to have a significant impact on the community.
Residents evacuating are to leave north via Endeavour Valley Road.
Conditions are now very dangerous, and firefighters may soon be unable to prevent the fire advancing. The fire may pose a threat to all lives directly in its path. Fire crews may not be able to protect your property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door: act now.
Power, water, and mobile phone service may be lost, and road conditions may become very dangerous over the next several hours.
People in the area will be affected by smoke, which will reduce visibility and air quality.
Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you believe you are under threat.
Vehicles on Scene:7 Vehicles on Route:0