WARNING: Northern Gympie region residents told to avoid smoke over coming days

QFES did not specify what was causing the ongoing smoke coverage, but confirmed there was no direct fire threat to any properties.

Smoke may affect residents in Glenwood, Tiaro and Bauple over the coming days. FILE PHOTO

Northern Gympie region residents have been told to avoid smoke while non-threatening fires continue to burn over the coming days.

As of late Tuesday afternoon the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service says smoke is currently affecting Tiaro, Bauple, Glenwood and surrounding suburbs.

“Smoke may affect the area for the coming days,” the QFES statement said.

QFES did not specify what was causing the ongoing smoke coverage, but confirmed there was no direct fire threat to any properties as of the Tuesday afternoon bulletin.

What you should do:

– Follow health guidance and monitor live air quality information by clicking here.

– Avoid driving through smoke where possible and be aware of firefighters working in the area.

– Stay indoors, and close windows and doors.

– Keep respiratory medication close by.

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

Impacts:

– There is no direct fire 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.

Further information:

– 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.