Second fire breaks out west of Sunshine Coast

A second fire at Wamuran has been contained and firefighters will continue to monitor the area.

FILE PHOTO: A second fire has broken out at Wamuran, and residents have been warned to have their bushfire survival plans ready.

UPDATE 1.50pm

A second fire at Wamuran has been contained and firefighters will continue to monitor the area.   A QFES spokesperson said properties were not under direct threat at this time.    People in the area may be affected by smoke throughout the day, which could reduce visibility and air quality.

EARLIER

A second bushfire has sparked at Wamuran, and firefighters advise residents the situation could worsen.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services officers said residents should be ready to follow their bushfire survival plan.

"If you do not have a plan, or intend to leave, you should be ready to leave the area because the situation could get worse quickly," a spokesperson said.

As of 1pm, a fire was travelling from Mount Miketeebumulgrai, near King Rd, at Wamuran in a north-westerly direction towards Pates Rd and Powell Rd. The fire is currently contained but conditions could change quickly.

Multiple fire crews are on scene monitoring the area but firefighters may not be able to protect every property.

A spokesperson said residents should not expect a firefighter at their door.

People in the area will be affected by smoke, which will reduce visibility and air quality.

Call 000 immediately if you believe your property is under threat.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:

. Listen to your local radio station or visit the Rural Fire Service (RFS) website for regular updates.

. If you have a bushfire survival plan, finalise it now so you are ready to follow it.

. If you do not have a bushfire survival plan, or if your plan is to leave, identify where you will go if you leave the area.

. Advise family and friends of your plan.

. Close windows and doors to minimise smoke exposure.

. If you suffer from a respiratory condition, keep your medication close by.

. Drive with caution in low visibility conditions.

. Contact your neighbours to see if they need help preparing for the bushfire.

. Pack important documents and essential items (e.g., passports, birth certificates, prescription medication, food and water, and protective clothing) in case you need to leave the area.

. Put on protective clothing (e.g., a long-sleeved cotton shirt, boots with thick soles).

. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

. Bring pets inside; restrain them with a leash, a cage, or inside a secure room; and provide them with plenty of water.

. Take action to protect your livestock.

. Move flammable materials such as doormats, wheelie bins, and outdoor furniture away from your house.

. Fill containers such as your bath, sinks, and buckets with water so you have access to drinking water and firefighting water.

. Close windows and doors, sealing the gaps under doors and screens with wet towels to keep smoke out of the house.

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