Fire Weather Warning - Monday 7 October 2013

Extreme Fire Danger is forecast for all of the Southeast Coast Forecast District including the Lockyer Valley Region.

The Rural Fire Service Queensland advises that fires may be unpredictable, uncontrollable and fast-moving.
 

The Rural Fire Service Queensland advises you to:

• Check your bushfire survival plan - Now.
• Monitor the fire and weather situation in any way you can through www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au and www.bom.gov.au, television or radio.
• Call Triple Zero if you see a fire.

The Rural Fire Service Queensland advises that if you are in an area of Extreme Fire Danger:

• Leaving is the only option for your survival.
• If you plan to leave finalise your options and leave early on the day.
• A well prepared and well constructed home may not be safe.

The Rural Fire Service Queensland advises that if you are in an area of Severe Fire Danger:

• Leaving is the safest option for your survival.
• If you plan to leave finalise your options and leave early on the day.
• Only stay if your home is well prepared and well constructed and you can actively defend it.
• Prepare for the emotional, mental and physical impact of defending your property - if in doubt, leave early.

For information on Fire Bans and how to Prepare. Act. Survive. Visit the Rural Fire Service web page at www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au or call the hotline on 1800 020 440.