Source: QLD Rural Fire Service
MEDIA BROADCASTING IN THE WARNING AREA SHOULD USE THE STANDARD
EMERGENCY WARNING SIGNAL (SEWS) WITH THIS MESSAGE.
SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY - Mount French (near Boonah) - fire as at
3:20pm Friday, 13 October 2023
Warning level: EMERGENCY WARNING
Warning area: properties between Mount French Road, Sommers Road
and Frenches Creek Road including Schubel Road
A potentially deadly fire is impacting Mount French Road
now.
Your life is in danger. You need to SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY to
survive.
Do not try to leave. Driving now could be deadly.
What you should do:
- SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY:
- Inside a brick building
- In a room with multiple escape points
- On the opposite side from the approaching fire.
- As the fire approaches and passes, the safest place will change,
so be ready to move quickly.
- Follow your bushfire survival plan if you have one.
- Put on protective clothing, like closed in shoes, long pants and
a long-sleeved shirt made of cotton or wool.
- Close windows and doors. Seal any gaps with wet towels.
- Check for embers inside, particularly in the roof space. Put
them out quickly with water.
- Drink lots of water.
- Make sure you always have two ways out of the room you are
in.
- Keep vital medications with you.
- Do not try to leave. It is too dangerous.
- Keep pets safe inside. Move them when you move. Give them
water.
- Stay informed:
- Keep checking the QFES Current Bushfires and Warnings
website
- Listen to your local radio station
Impacts:
- Properties are currently being impacted.
- Firefighters cannot stop the fire. Do not expect a firefighter
at your door.
- Power, water, and mobile phone services may stop working
soon.
- Thick smoke will make it hard to see and breathe, and it will
sting your eyes.
- It will be very hot and loud. You may hear explosions
nearby.
- The sky will be dark.
- Firefighting aircraft are helping ground crews.
Further information:
- If you stay, find out how to be safe at the
https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/prepare/bushfire/will-you-stay under
Prepare - Bushfire - Know your risks - Will you stay.
RFS
Current Bushfires
13/Oct/2023 05:25 AM