Boy, 8, saves family from Townsville house fire
An eight-year-old Townsville boy is being praised for his quick thinking after waking to a smoke-filled bedroom and alerting his family to a house fire. Read his heroic story.
An eight-year-old Townsville boy is being praised for his quick thinking after waking to a smoke-filled bedroom and alerting his family to a house fire. Read his heroic story.
Townsville firefighters warn of Christmas fire dangers from cooking and lithium batteries. Learn their crucial safety tips to protect your home this holiday season.
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A man has died following a house fire in Ocean Grove. Emergency services responded to the blaze on Sunday morning. Read the latest details.
A man has died following a devastating house fire in Ocean Grove. Emergency services responded to the blaze early Monday morning. Read the latest details.
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A devastating house fire in Redland Bay has resulted in one fatality. Emergency services responded to the fully engulfed two-storey home. Read more for safety reminders.
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Firefighters have contained a serious house fire on Reen Street in St James after reports of explosions. Emergency services remain on scene. Read the latest.
Firefighters are battling a blaze in a third-storey unit on Newcastle's Darby Street. Multiple emergency services are on scene. Stay updated on traffic and safety information.
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