Source: QLD Fire and Emergency Services

PREPARE TO LEAVE - Deepwater, Rules Beach and Baffle Creek - fire as at 3:37pm Saturday, 10 October 2026

Warning Level: Watch and Act

Warning Area: Between Fernfield Road, Fingerfield Road and Coast Road

A dangerous slow moving fire is burning near Fingerfield Road, Deepwater.

Prepare to leave as the situation could get worse quickly.

Avoid driving on Fingerfield Road between Dale Drive and Fernfield Road.

What you should do:

- If you are in danger, call Triple Zero (000) now.

- Check for warning updates often and listen to your local radio station.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close. Smoke can make it hard to breathe.

- Get ready now so you can leave quickly if the fire gets close:

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

- Decide on a safe place to go. This may be to family or friends outside the warning area.

- Tell others where you will go.

- Plan how you will leave. Some roads may not be safe.

- If you are not prepared or find it hard to move quickly, your safest option is to leave early.

- Pack a bag with device chargers, clothes, important documents, medicine, lots of drinking water, cash and other important items.

- Be ready to take your pets, their food and supplies.

- Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.

Impacts:

- Roads may be impacted by smoke. Smoke can make it hard to see when driving.

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

What firefighters are doing:

- Firefighters are working to control the fire.

- Aircraft are helping ground crews.

More Information:

- For all fire warnings, visit the Qld Fire website.

- Follow Queensland Fire Department on Facebook.

- For road closures, visit the QLD Traffic website or call 13 19 40.

- For local information visit your Council's Local Disaster Dashboard.

- If you need translation, call TIS National on 131 450.

- Natural disasters can affect your mental health. If you need help contact:

- Lifeline website or call 13 11 14.

- Beyond Blue website or call 1300 224 636.

- Kids Helpline website or call 1800 551 800.

Next update by 05:37 pm or sooner if the situation changes.

This warning is from the Queensland Fire Department.

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