Source: QLD Fire and Emergency Services


Updated By Agency: Aug 25, 2026 03:05 PM

Type: Fire

Status: Active

Alert Level: Watch and Act

Area: Loyalty Beach Campground and Fishing Lodge and surrounding areas

Current Situation: A dangerous fast moving fire is burning near Pajinka Back Road. It is moving towards the Loyalty Beach Campground and Fishing Lodge.Prepare to leave as the situation could get worse quickly.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.- Wear protective clothing that covers your skin.- Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.Impacts:- The fire could impact the community in the coming hours.- 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 power information go to the Ergon website.- 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 05:04 pm or sooner if the situation changes.This warning is from the Queensland Fire Department.

What to 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.- Wear protective clothing that covers your skin.- Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.

Advice: Prepare to Leave

Impact: - The fire could impact the community in the coming hours.- 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.

Agency ID: WARN-235

Size (Geometry): 3 km²

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