Andrew Houley From Mackay RFS Chats About The Fires Burning Around Mackay & The Whitsundays

Andrew Houley from Mackay RFS joined Jay & Dave on the show this morning to chat about the fires burning around Mackay & The Whitsundays.

He spoke about whether we can expect fires at a catastrophic level like what's expected in Sydney.

There are currently 6 fires under control in Mackay & The Whitsundays:

• Homebush Rd Rosella
• Eungella Dam Rd Crediton
• Sugarloaf Rd Mt Martin
• Kurkowski Rd Kelsey Creek
• Bruce Hwy Gregory River
• Passage Ave Shute Harbour

Andrew also said how you can take precaution to prevent any fires happening.

To keep an eye on emergencies around the region, you can head to: http://disaster.mackay.qld.gov.au/ 

Missed the chat? Here's what Mackay RFS' Andrew Houley said about the local fires: