Tin Can Bay – vegetation fire 15 October

Multiple Rural Fire Service (RFS) crews along with Australian Defence Force (ADF) and HQ Plantation personnel remain on scene at a vegetation fire in the Wide Bay Training Area, Tin Can Bay. The fire currently posing no threat to property at this time. Fire crews are working to contain the fire and will continue to monitor over the coming days. The Maryborough Cooloola Road and Tin Can Bay Road may be impacted by smoke haze. Motorists are requested to slow down and drive to the conditions. Nearby residents may be affected by a smoke haze throughout the day. Residents are asked to close windows and doors and if suffering from a respiratory condition, keep medications close by. Motorists should drive with caution and to conditions. If residents are concerned their property is under threat, they are advised to call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

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