#AvoidSmoke #FireVegetation #LakelandQld #CapeYorkQld #QH24 See https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents for official warnings from the QFD. DO NOT RELY ON THIS SERVICE FOR TIMELY EMERGENCY WARNINGS.
AVOID SMOKE - Lakeland (Cape York) - fire as at 11:17am Wednesday, 14 October 2026 (WARN-10085)
Location: Lakeland and surrounding areas -15.764211227346731° latitude, 145.00178627588784° longitude, grid square QH24MF06
Map: https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=14/-15.764211227346731/145.00178627588784
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-10-15T11:17:18.53+10:00
Thick smoke is affecting Lakeland and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning in the Springvale Station Nature Refuge.
Fire crews are currently on scene. This fire could burn for days. Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.
- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.
- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.
- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.
- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.
- Check for warning updates often.
- Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.
- https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents ← Click here for current QFD incidents and warnings
- https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/prepare/bushfire/prepare-for-bushfire-season ← Click here for bushfire preparation tips
- https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/air-quality/#health_levels_info ← Click here for health advice and air quality information
- Follow QFD on https://www.facebook.com/qldfiredepartment ← Facebook and https://x.com/QldFireDept ← X.com
- https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au ← Click here for road closure information or call 131940
- See https://reception.abc.net.au/ for a listing of ABC Local Radio stations which may be broadcasting emergency information in your area. #AvoidSmoke #LakelandQld #CapeYorkQld #Advice #FireVegetation #QH24