Residents told to ‘avoid smoke’ from Gympie region fire

The Queensland Fire and Emergency Service issued the warning at 3:30pm on Saturday.

A controlled burn is causing smoke hazards in the Gympie region this afternoon.

Gympie region residents, particularly between Tamaree and Amamoor, have been told to avoid smoke in the area from a controlled burn on Saturday afternoon.

The Queensland Fire and Emergency Service issued the warning at 3:30pm on Saturday (August 7).

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“Smoke is currently affecting suburbs between Tamaree and Amamoor, near Gympie. This is a hazard reduction burn,” QFES sources said.

What you should do:

– Follow health guidance and monitor live air quality information by clicking the smoke information link below.

– 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.

Impacts:

– Smoke may impact the greater area due to a number of hazard reduction burns taking place.

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

– Smoke may reduce visibility and affect driving conditions.

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QFES have advised more updates will be provided if required.

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