North Stradbroke Island residents have gathered at a community meeting in Dunwich this afternoon to find out the latest information about a fire burning in 18 Mile Swamp, near Blue Lake on the eastern side of the island. More than 60 residents gathered to hear from representatives from Redland City Council, QFES, Qld Police, Traditional  Continue reading…

While there are no immediate threats to townships, generators are being taken to North Stradbroke Island as a precaution. Water bombing and backburning are also continuing ahead of anticipated increased temperature and winds across the weekend. A community meeting is also planned for 3pm today at Dunwich community Hall, Ballow Street to provide the latest  Continue reading…

A township meeting will be held at Dunwich at 3pm on Friday 30 November to provide an update on the fire currently burning at 18 Mile Swamp, near Blue Lake on the eastern side of North Stradbroke Island. Residents are advised to keep updated with community messaging. The township meeting, with representatives from emergency services  Continue reading…

Overnight backburning at 18 Mile Swamp fire, North Stradbroke Island  A fire is burning at 18 Mile Swamp on North Stradbroke Island, near Blue Lake on the eastern side of the island. The Redlands Local Disaster Management Group has been stood up. Qld Fire and Emergency Services, Queensland Parks and Wildlife and Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal  Continue reading…

Redlands Coast residents are being warned to take care in the heat and abide by a fire ban that is now in place. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said that Redlands Coast, as part of the southeast coast region of Queensland, had been assessed as amongst the highest risk in the state, with a severe fire  Continue reading…

Stay healthy during hot conditions such as those we are currently experiencing in Redlands Coast. Stay hydrated, out of the sun and check on neighbours. And don’t forget to keep your pets cool also. See Queensland’s health information sheets for more information. https://www.qld.gov.au/emergency/dealing-disasters/disaster-types/heatwave Staying safe and healthy in hot weather poster

A total fire ban is in place for all of Redland City up until 11.59pm tonight, Wednesday November 28. Power tools and mowers can be used with extreme care. More information on fire bans: www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au