**Queensland Fire and Rescue crews are no longer required on scene at this incident.**

Earlier...

Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR) crews are currently assisting McKinlay Shire Council with a rubbish fire on Old Normanton Rd, Julia Creek.

The fire is contained but smoke is expected to affect Julia Creek and the surrounding areas for the next several hours.

Residents should close windows and doors and keep respiratory medications close by if required.