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#AvoidSmoke #FireVegetation #WaterlooQld #BundabergQld #QG65 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 - Waterloo (near Bundaberg) - fire as at 8:24am Friday, 18 September 2026 (WARN-605)

Location: Waterloo -24.751437374783965° latitude, 152.0076262646431° longitude, grid square QG65AF09
Map: https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=14/-24.751437374783965/152.0076262646431
Incident Type: FIRE VEGETATION
Alert Level: Advice
Severity: Minor
Action: Monitor
Expires: 2026-09-19T08:24:39.59+10:00

Thick smoke is affecting Waterloo. This is from a fire burning near Tindels Road, Waterloo.

Fire crews are currently on scene. This fire is under control. 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 #WaterlooQld #BundabergQld #Advice #FireVegetation #QG65