A bushfire has broken out at Peregian Beach on the Sunshine Coast, forcing locals to be evacuated and roads to be closed, as the blaze produces smoke which is billowing across main thoroughfares.
The fire which is spanning about 100 metres, is currently burning inaccessible bushland near Emu Mountain Road, north of Coolum State High School, and is heading north toward David Low Way.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services regional manager Michelle Young, said the fire is heading in a northerly direction, forcing a watch and act alert to be issued at 8:45 am today.