SHEPHERD - Georgetown Office

These winter months bring some incredible sunsets around the Etheridge Shire. Personally I dont think they can be beaten.

Today we have an inspector out on Carnes Rd and Strathmore Rd, one out on Rosella Plains Rd aswell.

As the year nears its end on behalf of the Shepherd Services Georgetown Office, we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy new year. Be safe and enjoy the holidays whatever you have planned 🙂 we will see you in the new year 🎅🌲

**This warning is no longer current. For the latest updates visit www.fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.**

PREPARE TO LEAVE - Forsayth - Multiple Warnings - fire as at 11:25am Monday, 11 November 2024



Warning level: WATCH AND ACT



Warning area: Between Forsayth Airport and Stockman Creek Road, including Forsayth township, Einasleigh Road and Curralle Station



*** There are multiple warnings for this area. To see all current warnings, visit the QFD Current Bushfires and Warnings website ***



A large, slow-moving fire is burning Einasleigh Road. It is travelling towards Forsayth.



Conditions could get worse quickly.



Firefighters are working to control the fire. You should not expect a firefighter at your door. Firefighting aircraft are helping ground crews.



If your life is in danger, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

What you should do:

- If you have a bushfire survival plan, follow it now.

- Prepare now so you can leave quickly if the bushfire gets close:

- Decide where you and the people you live with will go. This could be with family or a friend away from the fire. Plan how you will get there. Tell others where you will go.

- Charge mobile phones and power banks.

- Be ready to take your pets, pet food, pet lead or crate/carrier.

- Pack a bag with a mobile phone charger, enough clothes for five days, important documents (like ID, insurance papers, passports and photos), medicine, cash and keys.

- If you do not drive, call your support service, a family member or a friend to organise transport if you need to leave or want to leave.

- If you find it hard to move quickly, leaving now is your safest option.

- Avoid driving on Einasleigh Road.

- Keep medications close by.

- Move flammable items away from your house if you can.

- Help others if it’s safe to do so.

- Watch out for firefighters working in the area.

- Do not fly drones around the fire. Drones affect air operations.

- Stay informed:

- Keep checking the QFD Current Bushfires and Warnings website.

- Follow QFD on Facebook and X.com.

- Listen to your local radio station.



Impacts:

- No properties are at risk but conditions could get worse quickly.

- The fire is likely to impact the community tomorrow.

- Smoke can make it hard for some people to breathe.

- Smoke can make it hard to see when you are driving.

- Roads may be closed or impacted.

- Power, water, and mobile phone services may be impacted as the fire gets closer.



Further Information:

- For all warnings, visit the https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.

- Follow QFD on Facebook and X.com: https://x.com/QldFireDept.

- For road closures, visit the https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au or call 13 19 40.



Next update by 1:25pm or sooner if the situation changes.



This warning is from Queensland Fire Department.