Emergency services attend vegetation fire in Preston
UPDATE: Back-burning is continuing for a fire in bushland near Orchid Creek Rd at Preston.
So far it is estimated about 20 hectares of bush has been burnt in the fire that started near Conway Rd.
No homes have been damaged, but at least one home owner and firefighters have used back-burning to protect a house, water tanks and a shed on Orchid Creek Rd.
The fire is still burning and more bush is expected to burn into the night.
EARLIER: Three Queensland Fire and Emergency Services crews are on the scene of a vegetation fire near Orchid Creek Rd, Preston.
QFES received a call to attend the fire at around 3.46pm on Wednesday and commenced back-burning at 4.20pm.
There is no further information as to the cause of the fire at this stage.
The fire does not pose a threat to any properties at this time, however QFES advised that smoke may affect nearby areas.
Residents are advised to close windows and doors and keep respiratory medications close by.
Motorists on Conway Rd should drive with caution if the road is affected by smoke.
