15 urban and rural fire crews battle Wongawallan blaze

More than a dozen firefighting crews are battling a large blaze on the Gold Coast this afternoon.

Firefighters are battling a blaze in Wongawallan

MORE than a dozen firefighting crews are battling a blaze on the northern Gold Coast.

15 urban and rural crews are attempting to put out a grass fire at Wongawallan, on Wongawallan Road and Welches Road.

The fire is in an inaccessible area and crews are still mapping out how large the fire is.

The blaze is not currently threatening any homes but there is lots of smoke.

Queensland Fire Emergency Services are warning residents to close their windows and doors and to keep respiratory medications close by if necessary.

Motorists are advised to drive with caution.