Smoke warning issued for Goomburra Valley near Allora

Thick smoke is affecting Goomburra Valley, near Allora, and surrounding areas because of a fire burning near Inverramsay Road, Goomburra. The Queensland Fire Department issued an avoid smoke warning at 6:23pm on Monday 9 November 2026.

The department says the fire could burn for days and is urging people to protect themselves from the effects of smoke. No properties are at risk.

Smoke can make it hard for some people to breathe and can cause health issues. Some roads may be closed or affected by smoke, visibility could be poor, and drivers may need to take a different route.

Residents are advised to:

If the smoke is thick, stay inside and close windows and doors. Keep any medication needed to help with breathing close by. People affected by the smoke may need to leave the area. Check for warning updates often. Do not fly drones around the fire, because they affect firefighting.

Anyone worried about their health should call their doctor or 13 HEALTH (13 432 584). In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

For road closures, people can use the QLD Traffic website or call 13 19 40. Local information is available through their Council's Local Disaster Dashboard. Translation help is available by calling TIS National on 131 450. Fire warnings are published on the Qld Fire website, and the department is also on Facebook.

The department says updates will be issued if the situation changes.