Source: Government of Queensland
Issued: 24 Sep 2024
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) is responding to a bushfire burning within Carnarvon National Park and multiple adjoining properties. The bushfire entered the national park from a neighbouring property.
One front of the bushfire is burning near Bunbuncundoo Springs camping area in the Ka Ka Mundi section of the national park. Another front is burning in the Mount Moffatt section of the national park.
As a precaution, Rangers have temporarily closed the Sandstone day-use area and all walking tracks departing from the day-use area. Campers have been relocated for their safety. The Ka Ka Mundi facilities have been temporarily closed.
Bushfire suppression activities are in progress, and Rangers will continue to respond to the situation working with the Queensland Fire Department, other assisting resources and neighbours. Further closures may be possible.
There are no immediate threats to visitors in the national park. Recent planned burn operations in the area are expected to help reduce the impacts of the bushfire.
The public is requested to please observe all signage, barriers and directions from Rangers and firefighters, and do not enter closed areas.
As a result of the fire, smoke may be seen in nearby areas. If smoke affects you, stay indoors where possible and keep respiratory medication close by.
Check the Park Alerts website for the latest park conditions before you travel. The sections of the park closed due to the bushfire will reopen when safe.
Further information:
During 2023-24, the department responded to 377 bushfires, including 344 that impacted on Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service estate, resulting in the burning of 1,057,286 hectares of parks and forests. Of the 344 bushfires on estate, 149 started on neighbouring land and moved onto Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service estate, burning approximately 649,564 hectares.