Police have declared an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) in Dirranbandi this evening.
Emergency services were called to reports of a grass fire approximately 4km outside of Dirranbandi around 2:14pm.
A PSPA was subsequently declared.
Police are assisting with evacuating residents of Dirranbandi.
There is no further information at this time.
For assistance with a life-threatening situation phone Triple Zero (000) immediately.
For assistance with non-life-threatening situations – such as help with a damaged roof or storm damage – phone SES on 132 500.
Keep up to date with the latest weather advice at Queensland Warnings Summary (bom.gov.au).
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