The mayor of Toowoomba, Paul Antonio, was speaking live to ABC News 24 when word came through a water-bombing helicopter had crashed in the area.
The Queensland Ambulance Service is calling it a “heavy landing” and says the pilot has minor injuries.
Residents of Pechey and Hampton, to the north of Toowoomba, have been told to leave their properties with the fire front approaching.
Antonio said he wasn’t aware, but was thankful to the fixed-wing and helicopter pilots who were helping to fight the fires.
“Our thoughts are with all concerned and we are looking forward to it working out the right way,” he said.
“There was three aeroplanes and a number of helicopters involved [because] parts of this fire are in inaccessible country.
“The fire is well resourced.”
Updated
An update on the pilot involved in the helicopter crash. The ABC is reporting the pilot has survived.
The Queensland Ambulance Service is calling it a heavy landing, rather than a crash, and says the pilot is being treated for minor injuries.
#Pechey - paramedics are treating one patient for minor injuries after a helicopter landed heavily at 1.52pm.
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