#StayInformed #FireVegetation #AurukunQld #CapeYorkQld #QH06 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.
STAY INFORMED - Aurukun (Cape York) - fire as at 2:04pm Tuesday, 6 October 2026 (WARN-1002)
Location: Aurukun -13.35142030425134° latitude, 141.72171689580892° longitude, grid square QH06UP65
Map: https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=14/-13.35142030425134/141.72171689580892
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Moderate
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-10-07T14:04:57.077+10:00
A fire is burning near McKenzie Drive. This fire could burn for days.
Stay informed because the situation could change.
- Check for warning updates often and listen to your local radio station.
- Decide what you will do if the bushfire gets closer.
- 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. Smoke can make it hard to breathe.
- Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.
- If you are in danger, call Triple Zero (000) now.
- 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. #StayInformed #AurukunQld #CapeYorkQld #Advice #FireVegetation #QH06