Source: QLD Fire and Emergency Services


Updated By Agency: Sep 21, 2026 03:49 PM

Type: Fire

Status: Active

Alert Level: Watch and Act

Area: Stretton Drive, Old Esk Road, Scott Close and Wild Deer Drive

Current Situation: A dangerous fast moving fire is burning near Stretton Drive. It is moving towards Wild Deer Drive.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.- Do not light any fires around your property.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 05:48 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.- Do not light any fires around your property.

Advice: Prepare to Leave

Impact: - 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-701

Size (Geometry): 5 km²

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