A LARGE grass fire covering an area of approximately 50 acres is currently burning near Midge Point Road, Bloomsbury.

A Queensland Fire and Emergency Services spokesperson confirmed that fire crews from Bloomsbury, Midge Point and Proserpine had just managed to bring the blaze under control as of 2pm today.

The fire started around midday near Lindeman Drive and Whitsunday Drive.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is advising nearby residents to consider taking precautionary measures such as:

•Putting on protective clothing;

•Drinking lots of water;

•Moving car/s to a safe location;

•Closing windows and doors and shutting blinds;

•Bringing pets inside, restraining them (leash, cage or secure room) and providing water;

•Wetting down fine fuels close to buildings;

•Removing garden furniture, doormats and other items;

•Sealing all gaps under doors and screens;

•Filling containers with water - eg bath, sinks, buckets, wheelie bins;

•Having ladders ready for roof space access (inside) and against roof (outside);

•Having a generator or petrol powered pump ready; and

•Checking and patrolling outside for embers, extinguishing any spot fires and seeking shelter as the fire front arrives.

Crews are trying to contain both flanks of the fire and will be conducting back burning operations shortly.

Smoke will be visible throughout today and residents are advised to shut windows and doors.

Those who suffer from respiratory illnesses should keep medications close by.

Motorists are advised to be vigilant and look out for emergency services working in the area.