UPDATE: Emergent situation, Bouldercombe

Police have revoked a declaration made under the Public Safety Preservation Act that was made last night.

The area that was declared was between the Burnett Highway, Razorback Road and Poison Creek Road and was revoked this morning at 3.25am.

All roads in the area are opened, however visibility is currently poor due to smoke in the area.

Police were pursuing a car around midday yesterday on the Burnett Highway when shots were allegedly fired at a police vehicle.

Shortly after, a bushfire started in the area and has damaged two caravans, two sheds and some machinery on properties in the area.

The fires are currently under control, and police are investigations are continuing to locate a man who is alleged to be involved in this situation.

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