The intent is to hit the fire hard to bring it under control.”Mr Lollback said the fire was burning in close proximity to homes on the southern end of the island.“Fire crews were happy to report we have had no losses of any homes,” he said.“There have however been a number of small sheds lost.”The large bushfire has now become out of control as it moves quickly across parts of the island, with up to 60 homes reportedly at risk.Queensland Fire and Emergency Services are advising residents to move to a safe area on the northern part of the island, if safe to do so.Police are co-ordinating buses and taxis to help affected residents get off Russell Island.Earlier residents were advised not to head to Sandy Beach, as the area could be impacted by the fire and cut off. Russell Island is an island, a town and a locality in the City of Redland, Queensland, Australia. Invalid postcode. 3 stars. The Rural Fire Brigade, State Emergency Service and the Ambulance service receive strong volunteer support. 0. Comments. Russell Island bush fire brigade and there is a designated rescue helipad assigned at Jackson Oval. It will be open all night.”A total of 23 people are currently in the evacuation centre with around 10 expected to stay overnight.REINFORCEMENTS were on the way to help fight a large out-of-control bushfire on Russell Island in Moreton Bay early this evening.The fire broke out about 2.15pm today on the southeast Queensland island and quickly spread.A number of fire crews and a water-bombing helicopter spent the afternoon trying to contain the blaze, with extra crews and volunteers travelling to the island from the mainland.About 60 homes were under threat. Residents were told to instead head for Cavendish St.The fire was travelling in a southwesterly direction and expected to affect the area bordered by Centre Rd west to Hemp Hill Rd South, east from Centre Rd to Rampart Drive and south.Firefighters warn some property may be lost, including power, water and mobile phone supplies.Emergency crews also warn residents it will become difficult to breathe as the fire approaches property.Residents should consider taking precautionary measures including:* Bringing pets inside, restraining them (leash, cage or secure room) and providing water;* Removing garden furniture, doormats and other items;* Filling containers with water - eg bath, sinks, buckets, wheelie bins;* Having ladders ready for roof space access (inside) and against roof (outside);* Having a generator or petrol powered pump ready; and* Checking and patrolling outside for embers, extinguishing any spot fires and seeking shelter as the fire front arrives.An emergency situation was declared on the island, between North Stradbroke Island and the mainland, just after 3pm.Firefighters said the blaze was detected at 2.15pm today and was travelling southwest.Six fire trucks, a fixed-wing plane and two ambulances were on scene, and a helicopter was water-bombing the blaze.Fewer than 2000 people live on the 8km long by 3km wide island.
A small primary school for around 180 students has an active Russell Island State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 38-64 High Street (In 2015 the Russell Island residents groups, together with the Dorrington, Wendy: The Pioneers of Russell Island, self-published, 2003, Russell Island, QLD, (19 July 2007). Power, water and mobile phone supplies may be lost in the area over the next several hours." Russell Island residents are a step closer to having their own botanical garden after Redland City Council today resolved to enter into a three-year... News Council To Trial Car-sharing At Redland Bay Marina Car Park. More than 20 hectares of bushland on Russell Island has been affected by the fire since it broke out at about midday Thursday. In the 2016 census, Russell Island had a population of 2,836 people.


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