Source: QLD Fire and Emergency Services

STAY PREPARED - Seventeen Mile (near Toowoomba) - fire as at 12:01pm Sunday, 4 October 2026

Warning Level: Watch and Act

Warning Area: Seventeen Mile

A fire is burning near Seventeen Mile Road.

Stay prepared as the danger from this fire will continue for days. The fire could get worse quickly.

What you should do:

- If you are in danger, call Triple Zero (000) now.

- Check for warning updates often and listen to your local radio station.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close. Smoke can make it hard to breathe.

- Stay prepared so you can leave quickly if the fire gets close:

- If you have a bushfire survival plan, follow it now.

- Decide on a safe place to go. This may be to family or friends outside the warning area.

- Tell others where you will go.

- Plan how you will leave. Some roads may not be safe. You may need to drive a different way.

- If you are not prepared or find it hard to move quickly, your safest option is to leave early.

- Pack a bag with device chargers, clothes, important documents, medicine, lots of drinking water, cash and other important items.

- Be ready to take your pets, their food and supplies.

- Wear protective clothing that covers your skin.

- Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.

Impacts:

- Roads may be impacted by smoke. Smoke can make it hard to see when driving.

- Power, water, phone, and internet services may be impacted as the fire gets closer.

What firefighters are doing:

- Firefighters are working to control the fire.

- Aircraft are helping ground crews.

Support and recovery help:

- For local information visit your Council's Local Disaster Dashboard.

- If you need translation, call TIS National on 131 450.

- Natural disasters can affect your mental health. If you need help contact:

- Lifeline website or call 13 11 14.

- Beyond Blue website or call 1300 224 636.

- Kids Helpline website or call 1800 551 800.

More Information:

- For all fire warnings, visit the Qld Fire website.

- Follow Queensland Fire Department on Facebook.

- For road closures, visit the QLD Traffic website or call 13 19 40.

- Learn how to get ready for a bushfire on the Qld Fire website - Prepare - Bushfire.

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