Dirranbandi Fire Emergency

The below can be attributed to Chair of the Balonne Local Disaster Management Group Mayor Samantha O’Toole:

There are two fires burning to the north-east and south-east of Dirranbandi and moving north east towards Dirranbandi.
 
The fires have burnt down the power poles, which has shut down power to the town. 
 
The fire is anticipated to move towards the town of Dirranbandi through the night. Due to the Easterly influence expected around 11pm
 
The Local Disaster Management Group has made the decision on the advice of Queensland Fire Department to evacuate the township of Dirranbandi.
 
Residents are advised to collect essential items and bedding items and evacuate Dirranbandi via the below route:
 
Travel south out of Dirranbandi, north up the Bollon-Dirranbandi Road and east along the Balonne Highway to the St George Cultural Centre and the St George Showgrounds.

If people need to refuel at Bollon, they can do so at Wallam Creek Homestead Bollon Service Station on Balonne Highway, Bollon. 
 
We are asking people to bring swags and bedding with them to the destinations in St George Cultural Centre.
 
Residents in the Dirranbandi Hospital are being evacuated by air to St George. 

Queensland Police the Emergency Services are now acting to evacuate the town of Dirranbandi and have commenced door-knocking.

Residents seeking further information can contact 4620 8827.