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Place of Refuge established at Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre

Council has established a Place of Refuge at Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre (GECC) in response to bushfire affecting an area between Lowmead Road and Fingerboard Road, near Miriam Vale.

**This information is no longer current. For the latest updates visit www.qfes.qld.gov.au/Current-Incidents.**

This follows a LEAVE IMMEDIATELY alert issued by Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) at 11.28am on Saturday, 28 October 2023.

For those seeking refuge, it is advised to first seek shelter with friends and family. If unable, the GECC is located at 56 Goondoon Street, Gladstone. Entry is via Oaka Lane, with parking available in multi-story car park.

The Miriam Vale Community Centre is unsuitable given its location to the affected area.

Residents should continue to follow the advice of QFES and be aware of warnings currently in place.

Council is encouraging affected residents to register via the Australian Red Cross Register. Find. Reunite website – this can be done by visiting https://register.redcross.org.au and clicking on ‘Lowmead Fire’.

What affected residents should do:

LEAVE IMMEDIATELY and follow your bushfire survival plan now
Go to a place away from the Emergency Warning area. Plan how you will get there. Tell others where you are going
Avoid driving on Lowmead Road towards Lowmead
Check for road closures before you leave at the QLD Traffic website or call 13 19 40
Wear protective clothing and stay hydrated
Keep medications close by.