August 21, 2018
A fire believed to have started in a firepit on the property has damaged a home at Ballogie.
The fire, which was reported to emergency services at 9:30am, also destroyed two sheds, a car and a caravan.
An emergency services spokesman said the fire had burned inside a structure – believed to be a live-in shed – in Walkers Road.
The home suffered minor damage.
At the height of the fire, 18 fire crews – including urban and rural units – were at the incident.
At 12:15pm, fire crews were working to flank and contain the fire, and a bulldozer had been brought in to assist.
At 4:15pm, the blaze had been brought under control and one rural crew remained on the scene, monitoring and patrolling the area.
A QAS spokesperson said no one had been treated for injuries at the scene.
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EARLIER:
At 10:40am Tuesday
Multiple fire crews are currently at a vegetation fire burning near Walkers Road, Ballogie.
This fire broke out earlier today.
Firefighters are working to control the blaze.
Ballogie residents will be affected by a smoke haze throughout the day.
Residents are asked to close windows and doors and if suffering from a respiratory condition, keep medications close by.
Motorists should drive with caution and to conditions.
If residents are concerned their property is under threat they should call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
[UPDATED. Published originally as “Bushfire At Ballogie”]
