Police have established a crime scene and the cause of the blaze will be investigated. A bushfire that started on Fernfield Rd and Coast Rd, Baffle Creek, on Monday December 21 continues to burn in bushland. The blaze is burning behind the Wartburg State School and the Baffle Creek Sport and Recreation Centre. It is not threatening properties at this time. To keep up to date on the current fires in the region visit the RFS website.
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Baffle Creek north of Bundaberg- bushfire 24 December
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews remain on scene at a bushfire burning at Baffle Creek. It is burning in the vicinity of Fernfield Road and Coast Road behind the Wartburg State School and the Baffle Creek Sport and Recreation Centre. This fire is posing no threat to property at this time. Firefighters are working to control the blaze. Residents of Baffle Creek, Deepwater and surrounding areas may be affected by large amounts of smoke throughout the next few days. Residents are asked to close windows and doors and if suffering from a respiratory condition, keep medications close by. Motorists should drive with caution and to conditions. If residents are concerned their property is under threat, they are advised to call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
22nd Dec 2020 12:17 PM | Updated: 5:33 PM AERIAL crews have been called in to help deal with a bushfire burning north of Bundaberg. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services crews are on scene in the vicinity of Fernfield and Coast Rds behind the Wartburg State School and the Baffle Creek Sport and Recreation Centre. This fire is posing no threat to property at this time. Firefighters are working to control the blaze with aerial support. Nearby residents may be affected by smoke throughout the day. Residents are asked to close windows and doors and if suffering from a respiratory condition, keep medications close by.