Herberton – vegetation fire as at 3.10pm Tue 18 Sept

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) are on scene at a bushfire burning near Herberton Petford Road at Herberton. This fire broke out yesterday and is posing no threat to property at this time. The fire is burning in the direction of the Watsonville township and firefighters are working to contain the fire. Smoke may affect surrounding areas. Residents should close windows and doors and keep their medications close by if they suffer from a respiratory condition. If residents are concerned their property is under threat they are advised to call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

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Herberton – vegetation fire as at 11.15am Tue 18 Sept 

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is monitoring a vegetation fire burning near Herberton Petford Road at Herberton. This fire broke out yesterday and is posing no threat to property at this time. The fire is burning safely in inaccessible country but is generating a considerable amount of smoke in the area. Residents should close windows and doors and keep their medications close by if they suffer from a respiratory condition. If residents are concerned their property is under threat they are advised to call Triple Zero (000) immediately. 

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Herberton – vegetation fire as at 4.20pm Mon 17 Sept

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is monitoring a vegetation fire burning near Herberton Petford Road at Herberton. This fire broke out about 1pm today and is posing no threat to property at this time. The fire is burning safely in inaccessible country but is generating a considerable amount of smoke in the area. Residents should close windows and doors and keep their medications close by if they suffer from a respiratory condition. People should call Triple Zero (000) immediately if they believe they or their property are under threat.