Bushfire WATCH AND ACT warning for Stuart

Police have declared an emergent situation and roads have been closed due to a bushfire in the Stuart area. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) are advising residents in the vicinity to enact their bushfire plan.

Around 1.15pm, two large bushfires were located at Stuart. The fast moving fires are travelling in a westerly direction and are expected to impact the areas of Southwood Road, Hunter Road and Partington Street, bounded by the Flinders Highway, Stuart in coming hours.

There are several road closures in the area as the situation develops with delays expected on the Bruce Highway. The intersection of Flinders Road and Southwood Road is closed, Port Access Road is closed at the Stuart end and delays are being experienced at other intersections with the Bruce Highway including Hunter and Vantassel Roads.

Some houses in the area have been evacuated and motorists are urged to avoid the area.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.