Correction: PSPA declared, Happy Valley township Fraser Island

Police have issued an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) due to a bushfire burning at Happy Valley township on Fraser Island.

The exclusion zone encompasses Happy Valley Township and extends 20 metres beyond the encompassing dingo fence including the Yidney Road high tide exit road from the south of Happy Valley Township and continues to the Yidney Rocks bypass road; and further includes the Yidney Rocks bypass road south to the Eastern Beach and the housing complex known as the Oaks housing complex Eastern Beach, ending at the southern 40klm zone ahead sign.

Members of the public are advised to avoid the area and urged to follow the advice of emergency services on the ground.

Check Queensland Fire and Emergency Service’s Facebook page for current information and warnings.