Huge Craiglie fire overnight threatens region
Emergency warning
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A fire at Craiglie covering about 6000ha which started late last night has blanketed Port Douglas with thick smoke and threatened lives and property.
An emergency warning was issued at about 3am for Craiglie and Port Douglas residents to stay indoors, keep respiratory medication close by and follow your bushfire survival plan.
“Avoid driving through smoke if you can,” the warning stated.
“Watch out for firefighters working in the area.”
The fire was burning near the Captain Cook Highway and Ferero Road, Craiglie.
For all warnings, visit fire.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.
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