House under threat from bushfire near Gore Highway, 140kms west of Toowoomba - Courier Mail

The fire near Millmerran. Picture supplied by Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Source: Supplied

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.

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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 this 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.