Source: QLD Rural Fire Service
SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY - Undullah - fire as at 3:41pm Thursday,
26 October 2023
Warning Level: Emergency Warning
Warning Area: Rice Road and Undullah Road
A potentially deadly fire is impacting Undullah 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.
RFS
Current Bushfires
26/Oct/2023 05:52 AM