Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are currently on scene at a bushfire burning south of the Burnett Highway along Foleys Gully Road,.
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Subscriber only Fire crews are on scene at a bush fire burning south of the Burnett Highway southwest of Gladstone. Crews are working to contain the blaze along Foleys Gully Road, Coominglah. The fire is posing no threat to property at this time. Motorists travelling on the Burnett Highway may be affected by smoke and should drive with caution. Nearby residents are asked to close windows and doors and if suffering from a respiratory condition, keep medications close by. If residents are concerned their property is under threat they are advised to call Triple Zero (000) immediately. bushfire
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A major Burnett highway is likely to remain closed all day following a serious truck rollover.
Emergency services were called to the Burnett Highway at 5.09am this morning after a truck rolled near Blees Rd at Mundubbera.
Queensland Ambulance Service confirmed the occupant of the truck was transported to Mundubbera Hospital stable with a minor burn.
Two bystanders were assessed for minor lacerations however did not require hospitalisation.
A Queensland Police Service spokesman confirmed the highway was closed and would likely remain so most of the day. burnett hwy rollover