June 11, 2026
Firefighters were called to an incident on the Burnett Highway at Johnstown about 1:30pm on Thursday after reports of a truck on fire.
The truck, which was carrying a bobcat, apparently suffered a mechanical failure at the rear of the vehicle which sparked the flames.
The bobcat was safely removed before it could be damaged.
The incident occurred near Rickett Road.
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QAS paramedics assessed four people after two vehicles collided in Youngman Street, Kingaroy, on Thursday afternoon.
A spokesperson said two people were uninjured.
One woman with minor injuries was taken to Kingaroy Hospital; the fourth person is believed to have accompanied her.
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Police are investigating a house fire which occurred at Warra on Thursday morning.
Emergency services were called to a Thorn Street address about 9:30am following reports a house was fully engulfed in flames.
The fire was extinguished; however the property sustained significant damage.
No one was inside the residence at the time of the incident and there were no reports of injuries.
A crime scene has been declared, as investigations continue to determine the cause and circumstances of the fire.
Any witnesses or anyone with relevant CCTV or dashcam vision should contact police.
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