South Ripley Bushfire Sends Hazardous Smoke Across Brisbane
A major bushfire at South Ripley has burned more than 250 hectares and caused hazardous smoke pollution across Brisbane, while firefighters continue con...
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Crawlable public articles from 19News.au.South Kincumber Home Destroyed by Fire
A two-storey home in South Kincumber on the Central Coast was destroyed by fire on Sunday evening, September 6, despite a major response from firefighters from across the region...
Light Plane Crashes at Stockleigh and Sparks Bushfire South of Brisbane
A light aircraft crashed at a rural property in Stockleigh after taking off from Archerfield Airport, triggering a grassfire and a major emergency respo...
Bushfire Smoke Causes Dangerous Air Quality Across Brisbane
Smoke from multiple Queensland bushfires is affecting Brisbane as hot, dry conditions continue to create difficult firefighting conditions across southe...
Bushfire Warning Issued Near Gladstone as Fire Moves Toward Homes
A vegetation fire is burning near Glenlyon Road in Kirkwood, close to Gladstone, with Queensland authorities warning residents that conditions could change quickly. The latest o...
Bushfire Emergency Declared as Fires Threaten Gladstone Suburb
Multiple bushfires are burning in Glen Eden, Gladstone, with Queensland authorities issuing a “Watch and Act – Prepare to Leave” warning today. Fire crews are battling several b...
Fire Tears Through Wagaman Home as Emergency Crews Respond
Emergency services responded to a significant house fire in Wagaman, Darwin, on Monday afternoon after flames were reported at a home on Coen Street. The incident began at appro...
Fortuna Villa Owner Fined $3,000 Over Illegal Alcohol Sales
The owner of Fortuna Villa in Bendigo has been fined $3,000 after a court found the business had supplied alcohol without the required liquor licence. The matter was heard in Be...
Work Safe Probes Safety of Ageing CFA Fire Trucks
Work Safe Victoria is investigating safety concerns surrounding the Country Fire Authority’s ageing fleet of firefighting tankers after the CFA Volunteers Group called for indep...
Truck rollover causes major traffic delays on Masters Road
A truck and car crash at Spring Hill has caused significant disruption, with one person taken to hospital and a fuel spill requiring an emergency clean-up.
ADF Joins Search for Missing 18-Year-Old Bushwalker in NSW
Almost 100 Australian Defence Force personnel have joined a major search for Lily Hooper, who has been missing for seven days in Nattai National Park.
Two Riders Seriously Injured in Oxenford Motorcycle Crash
Emergency services rushed to Entertainment Road after a collision involving a moped and motorcycle left both riders with life-threatening injuries.
Firefighters Battle Blaze at Abandoned Torquay House
More than a dozen emergency vehicles responded to a fire on Grossmans Road, with the blaze brought under control within about 25 minutes.
House Fire in Dubbo Investigated as Suspicious
Police have established a crime scene after an early-morning fire severely damaged a home in Lovett Avenue.
Missing Man Found Safe Near Floodwater Between Shepparton and Mooroopna
Emergency crews located a man in his 60s after concerns were raised about his safety near rising floodwater along the Goulburn River.
Grass Fire Breaks Out Near Mount Morgan as Crews Work to Contain Blaze
Around 10 fire crews have responded to a significant grass fire at Horse Creek near Mount Morgan, with firefighters working to extinguish the remaining...
Large Shed Fire Breaks Out Near Maryborough
Multiple Queensland Fire Department crews have responded to a major shed fire on Mungar Road near Maryborough.
Caravan Fire in Newnham Being Treated as Deliberately Lit
Fire crews responded to an early-morning caravan fire in Newnham, with authorities saying the blaze was deliberately started.
Three-Vehicle Crash Causes Traffic Disruption on Devonport Bridge
Emergency services are responding to a three-vehicle crash on Victoria Bridge in Devonport, with one lane currently blocked and motorists advised to exp...
Marine Rescue Crews Respond to Vessel Fire on Lake Macquarie
Marine Rescue NSW volunteers from Lake Macquarie assisted emergency services during an overnight vessel fire at Wyee Bay.