Avoid Smoke - Archer River - Fire As At 2:27pm Wednesday, 21 October 2026

Warning level: Advice

Action: Avoid Smoke

Area: Archer River and surrounding areas

Thick smoke is affecting Archer River and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning on the Peninsula Developmetnal Road.

This fire is not under control. This fire could burn for days. Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.

What you should do:

- If the smoke is thick where you are, stay inside and close windows and doors.

- If you need medication to help you breathe keep it close.

- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.

- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.

- Check for warning updates often.

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

Impacts:

- No properties are at risk.

- Smoke could make it hard for some people to breathe and can cause health issues.

- Some roads may be closed or impacted by smoke. It could be hard to see. You may need to drive a different way.

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.

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

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

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

Updates will be issued if the situation changes.

This warning is from the Queensland Fire Department.