The fire near Millmerran. Picture supplied by Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Source: Supplied
A WATCH-and-act message has been cancelled as a large bushfire which had earlier threatened homes burns behind containment lines near the Gore Highway at The Pines.
At 7pm, the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advised the watch and act alert for Wattle Ridge had been cancelled, with the message downgraded to an advisory.
Authorities said 13 fire crews would remain on scene overnight to monitor and "blacken out" the large bushfire.
They said the bushfire posed no threat to structures but are urging nearby residents to "stay aware" of the situation.
Smoke is impacting the areas of Flamingo Road, Peacock Road, Rosella Avenue and Boondandilla Road, with motorists advised to drive to the conditions.
Residents are advised to keep their doors and windows closed and those who suffer from respiratory conditions are advised to keep their medications close by.
EARLIER
A HOUSE has been saved from a bushfire near the Gore Highway about 140kms west of Toowoomba.
The fire jumped containment lines at 12.30pm and firefighters battled to save the home.
Luckily the fire changed direction, sparing the house.
The fire has since been brought within containment lines and no homes are threatened.
Four waterbombers have been deployed to fight the blaze, which has burnt about 400ha of bushland.
Fifteen fire crews are battling the blaze.
The bushfire was heading in a northeasterly direction and was expected to impact the areas of Paddy's Creek Road and Pine Ridge Road Friday afternoon.
A watch and act message was put in place for homes in the region.
If the fire gets out of hand, residents are strongly advised to be prepared to relocate.
The Millmerran Sports Centre on Commens St - which is being used as an evacuation point - are yet to receive any evacuees.
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