Stay Informed - Mareeba - Fire As At 4:56pm Friday, 6 November 2026

Warning level: Advice

Action: Stay Informed

Area: Between Emerald End Close and Malcolm Close, Mareeba

A fire is burning near Emerald Creek. This fire could burn for days.

Stay informed because the situation could change.

What you should do:

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

- Decide what you will do if the bushfire gets closer.

- 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.

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

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

Impacts:

- No properties are at risk now, but this could change.

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

What firefighters are doing:

- Firefighters are working to control the fire.

- Backburning has been done to help control the fire.

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

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

- Lifeline on 13 11 14.

- Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.

- Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800.

- 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.