South-east Queensland residents have been told to prepare to evacuate as the state experiences its warmest October day in 15 years.
A major bushfire continues to burn in the Lockyer Valley, and the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services say conditions will only worsen as the temperature creeps up.
“If you do not have a plan, or intend to leave, you should be ready to leave the area because the situation could get worse quickly,” QFES said.