Qld fire no longer threatening homes

A fire is no longer threatening homes in far north Queensland but firefighters will remain on the scene until the evening.

A watch and act warning for the blaze, which had been threatening properties at Mount Emerald near Tolga, was downgraded at 5pm on Friday.

Firefighters will continue backburning near the fire, which is still burning near Anderson Rd.

Nearby residents will be affected by smoke and motorists should drive with caution.

An advice message has also been issued for a fire burning at Sarina, South of Mackay.

Residents there should consider taking precautionary action like wearing protective clothing, moving cars and filling containers with water.

A fire that had been burning at The Caves, north of Rockhampton, has been put out.