Bushfires near townsville

To report all fires, call 0(Triple Zero). A LARGE bushfire which was threatening homes near Townsville has been brought under control, authorities say. A man in a gas mask directs traffic as a bushfire nears the Bruce. Crews are currently backburning near Bluewater Drive to contain the fire. At this stage the blaze has been contained but nearby residents may be affected by smoke.

Motorists are also being urged to drive with caution. Residents in the Pinnacles and Round Mountain area have been advised to enact. C in Innisfail, and a November record of 41. They lit up the sky at night, pushed plumes of smoke 0ft in the sky, that looked like “Bikini Atoll”. Flinders Highway and Booth Road.

Tornado warning issued for Cape York as Townsville floodwaters rise. The fires have claimed three homes and a near -century-old trapper’s hut. Kabra, near Rockhampton.

Subscribe to The New Daily. Get The New Daily free every morning and evening. A house and dozens of cars on one property have been destroyed by a bushfire at Stuart on the. PLUMES of smoke are expected to linger over parts of Townsville for a couple of days due to bushfires in the region. Queensland north to Townsville.

This fire broke out today and crews are working to contain the fire. Smoke may affect nearby areas, including the Bruce Highway. Taken near school next to Wandal Showgrounds looking towards oncoming fire at 2pm on Wednesday.

Contributed by Elisha Parker. Enter your postcode or suburb in the map below to see the bushfire potential in your neighbourhood this year. The map does not indicate current bushfires or predict the chances of a fire occurring. It shows the potential for a bushfire to take hol spread and do damage, if one started in the area. This fire continues to burn within containment lines and poses no threat to property at this time.

Several residents were forcibly evacuated by the fire, which began near Southwood Road at Stuart before midday. FIREFIGHTERS have managed to control a large bushfire which was threatening homes near. Australian bushfires : Full list of road closures for.

The fire is now burning near The Narrows Road in a westerly direction. Vehicle access to the park is via the main entrance on the turn-off from Cape Pallarenda Roa near the Rowes Bay Golf Club. Red Tuesday bushfires. Visit townsvillebulletin. Got some news to share?

The park has spectacular views over seasonal wetlands and the local coastline. Only km from Townsville , the park is a great place for an outdoor escape.