QLD:Qld bushfire sparks warning to leave

AAP General News (Australia)
08-03-2011
QLD:Qld bushfire sparks warning to leave

BRISBANE, Aug 3 AAP - Residents have been advised to leave their homes as a large bushfire
continues to burn south of Gladstone.

Several crews are batting the blaze but some O'Connell residents have been warned they
may not be able to protect all homes.

Kirkwood Road residents have been told to enact their bushfire plans and leave, if
that's what their plan stipulates.

The fire could begin affecting Kirkwood Road properties by midday, the Queensland Fire
and Rescue Service said in a statement.

" ... firefighters may not be able to protect every affected property and residents
should not expect a firefighter at their door," the statement said.

"Residents are advised to call Triple Zero (000) if their property comes under threat."

At about 10am the fire was at Kirkwood Road and Glenlyon Road, O'Connell.

"The fire is travelling in a southeasterly direction and is expected to impact residents
on Kirkwood Road, O'Connell within the next two hours.

"Residents are strongly advised to leave now if their plan is to do so, or if they
don't have a plan.

"Leaving is the safest option for survival."

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KEYWORD: BUSHFIRE QLD

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