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Community & Business
26 September, 2023
fire season heats up
LOCAL firefighters are on high alert after a fast-moving grass fire threatened several properties and closed the Kennedy Highway in Mareeba over the weekend.
Fires were seen from all over Mareeba, including from the Chewko Road lookout. PHOTO: Nathan Green
Properties on Ellery Road, Vicary Road and Venture Road were evacuated after a “prepare to leave” warning was issued at 4pm Friday by Queensland Fire and Emergency Services.
Police later made an emergency declaration, cutting off the Kennedy Highway between Seary Road and Henry Hannan Drive for several hours.
By nightfall, the fires were under control but continued to slowly burn throughout the weekend, with a “stay informed” warning issued at 9.30am on Saturday.
As the weather gets warmer and drier and the wind picks up, local firefighters are urging locals to stay vigilant this fire season and have a plan.
For more information, visit www.qfes.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents
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