Update: Emergency declaration, Coolum

The emergency declared earlier in the area of Coolum remains in place.

There is currently a bushfire WATCH AND ACT in place for Coolum.

Emergency Services are advising residents in the vicinity of Zgrajewski Road, Arcoona Road and Yandina Coolum Road, Coolum to enact their bushfire plans.

The large and fast moving fire is travelling in a south-westerly direction and is expected to impact the areas of Zgrajewski Road, Arcoona Road and Yandina Coolum Road, Coolum around 3pm.

Police and emergency services are currently door-knocking in these areas and are evacuating residents.

Door knocks of Carnarvon Court, Cania Place and Musgrave Drive have been completed.

People are urged to avoid the area.

Doonan Bridge Road onto Arcona Road is now closed. Rolling road closures can be expected for the afternoon.

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.