In response to a grass fire near the Brisbane Valley Highway, Queensland Police declared an emergency under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) in Wivenhoe Hill, Somerset, on August 30. The declaration, made this afternoon, encompasses an exclusion zone from Coominya Connection Road up to the Lake Wivenhoe Dam access road. Emergency services arrived at the scene around 1.40 pm after reports of the fire, which prompted the PSPA declaration. Police are actively assisting in evacuating residents and campers in the vicinity to ensure their safety. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes until further notice. As of now, there is no additional information available regarding the cause or extent of the fire. Authorities encourage anyone with information to contact Policelink or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers. The situation is being closely monitored, and updates will be provided as they become available. Post navigation Woman Recaptured After Escape in Gladstone