UPDATE: The Bundaberg Waste Facility on University Drive will reopen from 1 pm today following a fire early this morning.
The facility will be open to both commercial and domestic customers.
The Qunaba Waste Facility has now returned to normal operating conditions, with no further diversions required.
Some areas of the University Drive facility will remain restricted.
Residents and operators are asked to follow all signage directions while on site to ensure safety.
EARLIER: A fire has broken out at the Bundaberg Waste Facility, on University Drive, forcing the closure of the facility until further notice.
The fire started in the early hours of this morning, Thursday 2 April, and the Queensland Fire Department (QFD) is on site and has the fire under control.
However the facility will not be able to open as per usual this morning until the fire has been fully extinguished and inspections confirm the facility can be safely accessed.
Commercial operators and residents who are unable to delay their waste facility trip should use the Qunaba Waste Facility in the meantime.
Bundaberg Regional Council will update the community as soon as the facility is able to reopen.
QFD has issued AVOID SMOKE advice for Avoca and Millbank.
The warning states there will be smoke and a strong smell in the area for several hours however the fire is under control and there is no danger to the community.
Impacts
– Roads may be closed or blocked by emergency services.
– You may see or smell smoke and notice a strong smell for several hours.
– Smoke and strong smells can make it hard for some people to breathe.
What you should do
– Keep respiratory medication close by.
– If you are in the warning area, stay inside, close windows and doors to keep the smoke and strong smell out.
– Turn off fans and air conditioners to keep the smoke and strong smells out.
– Stay away from the area. This will keep you safe and help emergency services.
– Do not fly drones around the incident. Drones affect emergency service operations.
– Stay informed:
– Visit https://fire.qld.gov.au/current-incidents
– Follow the Queensland Fire Department on Facebook and X.com
More information
– For all Queensland Fire Department warnings, visit https://www.fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.
– For road closures, visit the Queensland Traffic website or call 13 19 40.
– For live air quality data, visit the Queensland Government air quality website.
– If you are worried about your health, call your doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
