Two people have been seriously injured in a gas bottle fire at a holiday park in Tweed Heads, New South Wales. The incident occurred at the Big4 Tweed Billabong Holiday Park on Holden Street just before 6pm on Sunday.
Fire Rescue NSW responded with one firetruck, while paramedics treated two individuals who suffered burns. A woman in her 50s sustained burns to her arms, head, and chest and was airlifted to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a serious condition. A man, also in his 50s, was taken to Gold Coast University Hospital with burns to his arms, head, neck, and stomach.
The fire involved a 9kg LPG cylinder. Fire crews conducted gas detection checks at the scene but found no residual gas. The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Fire Rescue NSW warned that LPG cylinders can be extremely dangerous if not used or stored properly. They should never be used indoors, in confined spaces, or in windy conditions. The agency advises shutting off the cylinder valve before disconnecting the bottle from a BBQ and avoiding connecting or disconnecting cylinders near a naked flame. Anyone who smells gas should call triple-0 immediately.
