UPDATE, 6.50pm
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises the bushfire in Mount Lindesay has put people in the area in imminent danger and urge all to seek shelter now to survive.
QFES warns residents not attempt to leave the area because driving now would be extremely dangerous and potentially deadly.
If you are not in the area, do not return.
At 6.50pm the fast-moving and unpredictable fire was burning on the northern side of the News South Wales and Queensland border.
It is travelling in a north-easterly direction towards Mount Gillies and has already impacted Hardgrave Road, Mount Lindesay.
The fire is expected to have a life-threatening impact on the community.
Conditions are now very dangerous and firefighters are unable to prevent the fire advancing.
The fire poses a threat to all lives directly in its path.
Fire crews may not be able to protect your property.
You should not expect a firefighter at your door: shelter now.
Power, water, and mobile phone service may be lost.
People in the area will be affected by thick smoke and embers, which will reduce visibility and air quality.
As the fire approaches, it will become difficult for you to see, hear, and breathe.
You will experience intense heat, darkness, and loud noise.
A place of refuge has been opened at the Beaudesert Showgrounds on Albert St.
Those leaving the area should take the Mount Lindesay Highway north towards Rathdowney and onto Beaudesert.
Earlier, 4.15pm:
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services has advised that people in the area of Mount Lindesay are in imminent danger and need to seek shelter now to survive.
Do not attempt to leave the area. Driving now would be extremely dangerous and potentially deadly. If you are not in the area, do not return.
At 4.15pm the fast-moving, dangerous fire was travelling east towards Hardgrave Road, Mount Lindesay.
It is currently impacting Hardgrave Road. The fire is expected to have a life-threatening impact on the community.
Conditions are now very dangerous and firefighters are unable to prevent the fire advancing.
The fire poses a threat to all lives directly in its path. Fire crews may not be able to protect your property.
You should not expect a firefighter at your door: shelter now. Power, water, and mobile phone service may be lost.
People in the area will be affected by thick smoke and embers, which will reduce visibility and air quality. As the fire approaches, it will become difficult for you to see, hear, and breathe. You will experience intense heat, darkness, and loud noise.
A place of refuge has been opened at the Beaudesert Showgrounds on Albert St. Those leaving the area should take the Mount Lindesay Highway north towards Rathdowney and onto Beaudesert.
Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you believe you are under threat.
Earlier:
HIGH temperatures and hot winds have created a challenge for firefighters battling blazes across the Scenic Rim, with residents around Mount Lindesay advised to initiate their survival plans or leave their homes now and head for Beaudesert.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services has advised that the bushfire in Mount Barney National Park at Mount Ernest is active and conditions are getting worse.
The time to follow your bushfire survival plan is now.
If you do not have a plan, your safest option is to leave now if it is clear to do so.
If you are not in the area, do not return, as conditions are too dangerous.
At 2.50pm the fast-moving bushfire was travelling in a south-easterly direction from Mount Ernest towards Mount Lindesay.
It is expected to impact Hardgrave Road, Mount Lindesay Highway, Sandy Hill Road and Old Mount Lindesay Highway.
The fire could have a significant impact on the community.
Fire crews are working to contain the fire but firefighters may not be able to protect every property.
You should not expect a firefighter at your door.
Power, water, and mobile phone service may be lost.
People in the area will be affected by smoke, which will reduce visibility and air quality.
An evacuation centre has been opened at the Beaudesert Showgrounds on Albert St.
Those leaving the area should take the Mount Lindesay Highway north towards Rathdowney and onto Beaudesert.
Meanwhile the QFES alert for Barney View has been downgraded to Advice level with residents advised to keep up to date with developments.
A QFES update at 3.25pm reported the fire was burning in an inaccessible area of Mount Barney National Park near the Queensland and New South Wales border.
It is burning between Upper Logan Road and the Mount Lindesay Highway.
Ground crews with the assistance of waterbombing aircraft and heavy machinery are working to contain the fire
The Palen Creek alert remains at Watch and Act with residents advised to prepare to follow their bushfire survival plans.
QFES reports part of the fire is travelling in a northerly direction towards Mount Lindesay Highway and Byrne Road, Richards Road, Cashell Road, Palen Creek School Road and Back Creek Road, Palen Creek.
