Fire engulfs M1 median strip at Helensvale
Motorists are being warned to drive with caution with fire engulfing the median strip of the M1 at Helensvale.
A scrub fire has broken out in the centre median strip near the Helensvale south exit.
As a result, visibility in the area is extremely poor with thick smoke filling the air. It is affecting all lanes both sound and northbound.
Delays are starting to build in the area with motorists urged to drive with caution.

PHOTO: myGC
Fire crews are on their way to the scene to extinguish the blaze.
Pacific Motorway: Fire on the centre median strip near exit 54 at Helensvale. Three fire crews responding. Video: Chris Rayment. #qldtraffic pic.twitter.com/DtGPqQsvxy
— 7 News Queensland (@7NewsQueensland) October 5, 2016