Fire crews rush to put out grass fire on Gold Coast’s M1
Motorists are being warned to brace for possible traffic delays at Oxenford due to a burning grass fire.
The blaze is understood to have started southbound on the Pacific Motorway, just outside Exit 54, around 11.15am on Monday.
Emergency crews are currently on their way to the scene.
Queensland Police said a number of lanes may need to be closed to give them easier access.
Possible traffic delays on M1 s/bound at Oxenford due to a grass fire. Some lanes might need to be closed to allow emergency service access. #qldtraffic
— Queensland Police (@QldPolice) April 30, 2018
Motorists are being urged to avoid the area.