Fireys are battling a Friday afternoon blaze burning south of Gympie

A fire is burning at the intersection of Amamoor Dagun Rd and Dagun Rd as of 1:50pm.

A fire is burning at Dagun, south of Gympie this afternoon. Picture: Queensland Fire and Emergency Service

Residents have been told to stay informed of a blaze burning at Dagun, south of Gympie, as of mid-Friday afternoon.

STAY INFORMED - Dagun (south of Gympie) fire as at 1:50pm Friday, 18 June 2021. A fire is currently burning at the intersection of Amamoor Dagun Road and Dagun Road. No threat to property. Smoke in area. More info at https://t.co/AIztgt8Y7S

— Qld Fire & Emergency (@QldFES) June 18, 2021

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services reported a fire was burning at the intersection of Amamoor Dagun Rd and Dagun Rd as of 1:50pm Friday (June 18).

There was no threat to property as of that update, but residents and motorists have been warned of smoke in the area.

Further advice from QFES:

What you should do:

– Stay informed:

– Follow QFES on Facebook and Twitter.

– Listen to your local radio station

– Check the QFES current bushfires dashboard regularly

– Keep medications close by.

– Decide what you will do if the situation changes.

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

– Identify where you will go and what you will take if you need to leave. Advise family and friends of your plans.

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

– Be aware of firefighters working in the area.

– If your life or property is threatened, call triple-0 (000) immediately.

Impacts:

– There is no threat to property at this time.

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

– Smoke may reduce visibility and affect driving conditions.

– Roads may be closed.

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