Avoid Smoke - West Mackay - Fire As At 11:05pm Wednesday, 4 November 2026

Warning level: Advice

Action: Avoid Smoke

Area: West Mackay and surrounding areas

There is a fire near Old Foulden Road.

There will be thick smoke in the area overnight. The incident has been contained.

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. Smoke can make it hard to breathe.

- Stay away from the area if you do not need to be there.

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

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

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

Impacts:

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

- Smoke can make it hard to see when driving.

What firefighters are doing:

- Firefighters are monitoring the incident.

More information:

- For all 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.

- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584).

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

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

Updates will be issued if the situation changes.

This warning is from the Queensland Fire Department.