QLD 46-85 GODFREY RD, Mareeba, Alert Level: Watch and Act Reported: 2020-11-05T00:47:33Z Current Status: Going Details: <div><div><b>PREPARE TO LEAVE: Mareeba bushfire as at 2.50pm Thurs 5 Nov</b></div><div><b></b></div><div><b>Bushfire warning level: WATCH AND ACT</b></div><div></div><div>Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) advises there is a bushfire in Mareeba and surrounding areas and conditions could get worse.</div><div></div><div>You need to <b>be ready to follow your bushfire survival plan</b>. If you do not have a plan, or intend to leave, you should <b>be ready to leave the area because the situation could get worse quickly.</b></div><div></div><div>Currently as at 2.50pm Thursday 5 November a large bushfire is burning in inaccessible land between Godfrey Road and Hastie Road, Mareeba.</div><div></div><div>Residents in Rise Country Estate and Emerald Falls Estate need to prepare to leave.</div><div></div><div>Be advised Queensland Police Service (QPS) have closed Emerald End Road due to smoke.</div><div></div><div>Fire crews are working to contain the fire, with aerial support but firefighters may not be able to protect every property. You <b>should not expect a firefighter at your door.</b></div><div></div><div>People in the area will be affected by smoke, which will reduce visibility and air quality.</div><div></div><div>Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you believe your property is under threat.</div></div><div></div> Vehicles on Scene:15 Vehicles on Route:3