17/10/2026
For all current warnings, updates and mapping, go to https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.
AVOID SMOKE - Archer River - fire as at 10:50am Saturday, 17 October 2026
Warning level: ADVICE
Warning area: Archer River and surrounding areas
Thick smoke is affecting Archer River and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning on the Peninsula Developmetnal Road.
This fire is not under control. This fire could burn for days. Protect yourself from the impacts of smoke.
What you should do:
- 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.
- If you are worried about your health call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). If it is an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) now.
- If you are affected by the smoke you may need to leave the area.
- Check for warning updates often.
- Do not fly drones around the fire as they affect firefighting.
Impacts:
- No properties are at risk.
- Smoke could make it hard for some people to breathe and can cause health issues.
- Some roads may be closed or impacted by smoke. It could be hard to see. You may need to drive a different way.
More information:
- For all fire warnings, visit the Qld Fire website. https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.
- Follow Queensland Fire Department on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/qldfiredepartment.
- For road closures, visit the QLD Traffic website. https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/ or call 13 19 40.
- For local information visit your Council’s Local Disaster Dashboard.
- If you need translation, call TIS National on 131 450.
- Learn how to get ready for a bushfire on the Qld Fire website. https://bushfire-survival-plan.qfes.qld.gov.au/ - Prepare - Bushfire.
Updates will be issued if the situation changes.
This warning is from the Queensland Fire Department.
