Queensland Fire and Emergency Services says lives could be at risk and it is nearly too late to leave
have been told to immediately leave their homes as a fast-moving bushfire approaches.to residents of Emerald about 1.15pm on Sunday, saying the warning area covered homes along Selma Rd between Emerald and Fairbairn Dam Rd.
“A fast-moving fire is burning near [Fairbairn] State Forest. It is expected to impact Selma Road within the coming hours,” the warning said.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundupThe service warned people in Emerald to call triple zero if their lives were in danger, and to not expect a firefighter at their door.
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