Media Release
Main road to Paluma Township closed
Police will be closing the Old Mount Spec and Mount Spec roads at 2.30pm today.The roads, which lead from the Bruce Highway to the township of Paluma, will be closed for the clean up of fire debris.
The gates at the intersection where the two roads meet will be locked.
Anyone who has not exited the Paluma National Park by 2.30pm will not be allowed to exit after this time.
Police ask any campers on the range to exit the park before this time.
There is no fire burning in the immediate vicinity, but police urge residents in the area to continue to regularly monitor updates issued by the Department of Community Safety (media releases) and the QFRS Rural Operations website at www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au or at www.fire.qld.gov.au. Residents should also monitor local radio stations for updates.
Police would like to remind motorists that travel can be extremely hazardous due to the bushfires and associated smoke haze. The Bruce Highway near Paluma currently is affected by a smoke hazard.
Motorists and pedestrians are reminded that road conditions can change rapidly and extreme caution should be exercised at all times. Local road closures are put in place as the fire threat or smoke haze demands.
Anyone with information which could assist police with their investigations should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.
Crime Stoppers is a charitable community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.
07 3015 2444
