Fire crews at Wolvi as fast-moving fire rips through bushland

About 20 fire crews are on scene as a “fast-moving” fire moves through bushland at Wolvi. Residents near Gympie are being told to prepare to leave.

Dianna Dulcie took this photo of the Wolvi fire moving along Wolvi Mountain towards the look-out on the western side of the mountain.

Residents of Wolvi near Gympie are being told to prepare to leave, with a fast-moving fire rips through bushland.

According to the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service, residents near Gympie have been issued with a noticed to prepare to leave.

Current information on warnings

The warning area includes Ryan Road, Wolvi Mountain Road, Vines Road, Sunshine Road, Neusa Vale Road and Mcintyre Road.

A fast-moving fire is travelling south between Wolvi Mountain Road and Sunshine Road.

Conditions could get worse quickly.

QFES warns that firefighters are working to contain the fire, however residents should not expect a firefighter at their door.

Bernadette Poole captured this image of the Wolvi fire.

What you should do:

- If you have a bushfire survival plan, refer to it now.

- Decide where you and other members of your home (including pets) will go if you need to leave. Plan how you will get there and advise family and friends of your plans.

- Avoid driving on Wolvi Mountain Road and Sunshine Road

- Pack essential items such as important documents, food and water, medications, and protective clothing.

- Stay hydrated.

- Avoid smoke – stay indoors, close windows and doors, and avoid driving through smoke where possible.

- Move flammable items away from your house.

- Fill containers with water for drinking and firefighting.

- Help others prepare for the fire.

- Be aware of firefighters working in the area.

- Stay informed:

- Follow QFES on Facebook and Twitter.

- Listen to your local radio station

- Check the QFES current bushfires dashboard regularly

- If your life or property is threatened, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Impacts:

- Some properties are currently under threat.

- The fire is likely to impact the community in the coming hours.

- Reduced air quality may cause health impacts for some people.

- Smoke may reduce visibility and affect driving conditions.

- Embers may impact properties. Try to extinguish embers quickly.

- Roads may be closed.

- Embers may impact properties. Try to extinguish embers quickly.

- Roads may be closed.

Further information:

- Next update by 3.44pm or sooner if the situation changes.

- Click here for current QFES incidents and warnings.

- Click here for bushfire preparation tips.

- Follow QFES on Facebook and Twitter.

- Click here for road closure information or call 13 19 40.

- Click here for health advice and air quality information.

Location data:

- QFES Regions: 4 North Coast Region

- Councils: Gympie Regional Council

- Suburbs: Coondoo (4570), Wolvi (4570), Beenaam Valley (4570), Neusa Vale (4570)