Blazes Continue To Burn Through Central Queensland

Bushfires continue to threaten properties in central Queensland, with residents told to leave immediately.

As of Thursday morning, an emergency warning remained in place at Oyster Creek, near Agnes Water, for the “large fast-moving fire burning between Oyster Creek Road and Muller Road”.

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The emergency warning covers properties between Uxbridge Road, Oyster Creek Road, Muller Road, and Coast Road (including Kirchner Road).

“Leave immediately. Your life could be at risk. It will soon be too dangerous to drive,” the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) warning said.

On Thursday morning, residents near Matchbox Road were advised to prepare to leave the area.

Meanwhile residents at Deepwater near Agnes Water have been told it is not safe to return as the fire between Muller Road and Capricornia Drive still burns.

After the confirmation of one home destroyed in the Deepwater area, no further homes have yet to be impacted.

Residents can keep up to date with the latest warnings on the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services website.

People can also stay up to date with warnings on Facebook and X (Twitter).

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