ABC Emergency issued fire and smoke alerts in Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Local agencies told residents and road users how to respond. The warnings covered vegetation fires near Valentine Plains and Wonbah in Queensland, a bushfire listing near Campbells Creek in Victoria, and smoke from prescribed burning near Moore River State Forest in Western Australia.
Queensland Fire Alerts
The Queensland Fire Department reported a vegetation fire near Calvale Road at Valentine Plains, near Biloela. The Advice-level alert described conditions as of 6:20pm and went out at 6:21:52pm AEST. The department said people should stay informed because the situation could change.
A second Advice-level alert covered a vegetation fire burning near Gin Gin Creek and Sawpit Road in Wonbah. It described conditions as of 3:48pm Tuesday and went out at 3:48:48pm AEST. The Queensland Fire Department advised people to check for updates often, listen to local radio and decide what to do if the bushfire got closer.
The Wonbah alert said people should stay inside and close windows and doors if smoke became thick. It also advised them to keep breathing medication nearby. Drones can affect firefighting, so people were told not to fly them near the fire. Anyone in danger should call Triple Zero (000).
The department directed residents to current Queensland Fire Department incidents and warnings, bushfire preparation tips, health and air-quality advice, and updates on Facebook and X.com. It also provided road-closure information and the number 131940. The department supplied the alert data.
Victoria and Western Australia
In Victoria, an ABC Emergency listing identified a bushfire 3.4 kilometres southeast of Campbells Creek. VicEmergency supplied the information. The incident appeared as “Safe,” with a size of 0.01 hectares, and its last update read “Today at 5:19 PM.” The update took effect from 4:30pm AEDT.
The listing warned that the incident was out of date, could still be active and may have moved to a different ID. It directed users to nearby active incidents.
In Western Australia, an active smoke alert covered Moore River State Forest, Lancelin, Ledge Point and surrounding areas. It included motorists on Indian Ocean Drive and Bennies Road in the Shire of Gingin. Emergency WA said prescribed burning 11 kilometres east-south-east of Ledge Point caused the smoke, which could settle in low-lying areas before clearing Wednesday morning. The alert took effect at 9:11:19am AWST.
The Western Australian warning advised residents to shut doors and windows and turn off air-conditioners. Drivers should use headlights and drive slowly. Poor visibility? Pull over to the left, keep headlights and hazard lights on, and wait for the smoke to clear.
People with asthma or pre-existing respiratory or cardiovascular illnesses were advised to follow their pre-prepared treatment plans. Anyone affected by smoke should contact a doctor or call 1800MEDICARE (1800 633 422). The alert also asked people to watch for emergency services personnel and follow their directions. The information came from the Government of Western Australia's Department of Fire and Emergency Services.