Warning level: ADVICE
Warning area: Rangewood, Rupertswood, Kalynda Chase and surrounding areas
Smoke is currently affecting Rangewood, Rupertswood, Kalynda Chase and surrounding areas.
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.
– 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.
– Click here for smoke information.
Warning Area:
– QFES Regions: 1 Northern Region
– Councils: Townsville City Council
– Suburbs: Alice River (4817), Black River (4818), Bohle Plains (4817), Gumlow (4815), Pinnacles (4815), Rangewood (4817), Shaw (4818), Hervey Range (Townsville City Council) (4817)
