Magnetic Times received the following fire report from the Department of Environment & Resource Management (DERM) this afternoon.

The fire has continued to burn in the Magnetic Island highlands over the past week due to the persistent dry weather conditions. The cooler temperatures and relatively stable weather has resulted in the fire continuing to burn slowly and at a low intensity.

Currently fire fronts are burning slowly on Mt Cook and on the ridges above Nelly Bay and Bolger Bay.

Rangers have been actively monitoring the progress of the fire. A decision has been made today to back burn from the fire access tracks between Kelly Street and the Hideaway Estate in Nelly Bay. The back burn will commence later this afternoon.

The Department of Environment and Resource Management would like to thank Magnetic Island residents for their patience and understanding over the past week and apologise for any inconvenience caused by the smoke.

For further information contact the Ranger-in-Charge on 4778 5378