'Remain indoors': Fire north of Brisbane prompts emergency warning for hundreds
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here A storage facility fire that spewed smoke high into the air north of Brisbane has prompted an emergency declaration affecting hundreds of Queensland homes. Up to 75 firefighters were battling the blaze, which broke out at the business on Old Gympie Road, Burpengary, about 6pm last night. "A large volume of smoke is affecting the surrounding area, including the Bruce Highway," firefighters warned. A fire broke out in a storage facility in Burpengary on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (9News) Police made an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act about an hour late, affecting the reasonably large area within the bounds of New Settlement, Pitt, Bellini, Twists and Old Bay roads. "Members of the public are advised to avoid the area and those within the exclusion zone are asked to remain indoors and close their windows until further notice," police said. "A number of roads in the area are being affected due to the large amount of smoke from the fire." Queensland Fire Department acting Inspector Daniel Rasmussen said it would be "quite a long night". Up to 75 firefighters were battling the blaze, which broke out at the business on Old Gympie Road, Burpengary, about 6pm last night. (9News) Queensland Fire Department acting Inspector Daniel Rasmussen said it would be "quite a long night" in Burpengary on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (9News) "It's going to be quite a protracted incident due to the nature of the construction of the building and the nature of a storage facility, has lots of different rooms and lots of different items inside," he said. He said the fire was in one half of the building, separated by a firewall and "got quite big, quite fast". "The firefighters have done a great job to contain the fire, stopping it to spread to the other buildings, stopping it to spread to the other half of the building that's on fire, and to contain it so that when it does collapse, it's not going to do any more damage to other buildings," he said. fires
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'Remain indoors': Fire north of Brisbane prompts emergency warning for hundreds
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here A storage facility fire that spewed smoke high into the air north of Brisbane has prompted an emergency declaration affecting hundreds of Queensland homes. Up to 75 firefighters were battling the blaze, which broke out at the business on Old Gympie Road, Burpengary, about 6pm last night. "A large volume of smoke is affecting the surrounding area, including the Bruce Highway," firefighters warned. A fire broke out in a storage facility in Burpengary on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (9News) Police made an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act about an hour late, affecting the reasonably large area within the bounds of New Settlement, Pitt, Bellini, Twists and Old Bay roads. "Members of the public are advised to avoid the area and those within the exclusion zone are asked to remain indoors and close their windows until further notice," police said. "A number of roads in the area are being affected due to the large amount of smoke from the fire." Queensland Fire Department acting Inspector Daniel Rasmussen said it would be "quite a long night". Up to 75 firefighters were battling the blaze, which broke out at the business on Old Gympie Road, Burpengary, about 6pm last night. (9News) Queensland Fire Department acting Inspector Daniel Rasmussen said it would be "quite a long night" in Burpengary on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (9News) "It's going to be quite a protracted incident due to the nature of the construction of the building and the nature of a storage facility, has lots of different rooms and lots of different items inside," he said. He said the fire was in one half of the building, separated by a firewall and "got quite big, quite fast". "The firefighters have done a great job to contain the fire, stopping it to spread to the other buildings, stopping it to spread to the other half of the building that's on fire, and to contain it so that when it does collapse, it's not going to do any more damage to other buildings," he said. fires fire queensland national Australia CONTACT US Property News: The last inner Sydney suburbs where houses cost under $2m.
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10-06-2025
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'Expected to take some time': Grim warning as urgent repair works continue after sewage leak strikes Perth suburbs of Spearwood and Beaconsfield
Western Australian authorities are racing to complete urgent repair works as a major sewage spill continues to impact two southern Perth suburbs. The issue stems from a pipe that pipe on a sewer main in Spearwood on Friday, which sparked a subsequent wastewater overflow in the nearby suburb of Beaconsfield. Residents have been urged not to fish or crab in the Swan River along Burke Street in Alfred Cove and Dunkley Avenue in Applecross due to the polluted water. Locals should refrain from undertaking any recreational water activities within the harbour at the Freemantle Sailing Club, while the groyne in the Fishing Boat Harbour has also closed. While the overflows have stopped, Water Corporation has warned repair works are "expected to take some time to ensure the safety of crews". "Given the complexity of the wastewater network and the amount of wastewater backed up in the system, there remains a risk of further localised overflows," it said in a statement on Monday. "Remediation of the affected sites will start as soon as practical. "Traffic management is currently in place along Hamilton Road, Spearwood, between Ocean Road and Mell Road, and Caesar Street in Beaconsfield is currently closed in both directions." Speaking about the impact to the area, one local told 9News the odour "smells like a toilet". "(I) went out to look and you could smell it," the resident said. Locals have been told to steer clear of affected sites and heed the advice displayed on warning signage, while security and barricades remain in place to protect the community. A spokesperson for The City of Fremantle confirmed on Monday that sewage had been identified at the stormwater drain at the southern end of Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour. "This is a consequence of the leak at Bruce Lee Oval in Beaconsfield. As a result, the groyne in the Fishing Boat Harbour is closed until further notice," a statement read on Facebook. "City staff are monitoring the water quality to ensure safety for beach users in the area." Overflows have affected Caesar Street and Bruce Lee Reserve in Beaconsfield, and Hamilton Road and Watsonia Park in Spearwood. Smaller related overflows continue to impact parts of the Swan River at Dunkley Avenue in Applecross, Burke Street in Alfred Cove, and a section of road along South Terrace in South Fremantle. Locals have been urged to wash their hands thoroughly with soap and clean water if they touch the residual wastewater, while exposed surfaces should be disinfected. "Temporary odour may be experienced in the vicinity of the affected sites," Water Corporation said. "To minimise odours, please keep windows closed and consider using fans or air purifiers if needed. "Avoid exercising outdoors if strong odours are present." Anyone who is feeling unwell or experiencing symptoms such as headaches, fatigue and nausea should seek medical advice. Water Corporation has apologised for any inconvenience, while reassuring nearby residents that "crews are working as quickly and safely as possible to complete repairs". The WA Department of Health, Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions have also been notified.
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Promising footy player's emotional mum says killer driver's sentence not enough
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here West Australian teen Nick Campo's mother is disappointed her son's killer driver has been sentenced to just three years and two months behind bars. A judge today found the 17-year-old driver, who can't be named, was encouraged to speed by his passengers, saying they were all morally responsible for the tragedy. Nick had just made it to adulthood but a high-speed crash while celebrating his 18th birthday ended it all. A teenager who was behind the wheel of a car in a crash that killed talented footballer Nick Campo in Perth has had his charges upgraded. (9News) Bianca Campo says the sentence for the driver convicted of the manslaughter of her son, Nick Campo, isn't enough (9News) "Nick was a really good kid and he was very much loved by all of us," mother Bianca Campo said, outside court. Nick and some mates were catching a lift to a nightclub when the ute they were in collided with a Jeep in North Lake last July. The promising footy player was killed instantly and three other passengers were seriously injured. "It's something we have to live with everyday for the rest of our lives," Bianca said. "We've been quite broken." The 17-year-old driver was today jailed for two years and seven months for Nick's manslaughter, plus an extra eight-month term for the combined dangerous driving charges. With time served, he could walk free as early as mid next year. Promising footy player Nick Campo was killed instantly and three other passengers were seriously injured. (9News) "We don't feel it was enough and I really don't think it sets a good example for young people," Bianca said There were five boys in the Toyota Hilux and four of them, including the driver, had snorted cocaine. The judge also found the P-plater was being encouraged to drive recklessly, racing to beat the club's midnight lockout. His ute had been dangerously modified, with the front passenger seat facing backwards, and only two seat belts, including his own, working. There were five boys in the Toyota Hilux and four of them, including the driver, had snorted cocaine. (9News) "Please just make sure your kids know to do the right thing when they get into cars because this is like a pain that's unbearable, it really is," Nick's mum said. Children's Court president Hylton Quail said although the legal consequences fell on the driver alone, the moral responsibility of the tragedy was shared by everyone who got in the car. "As his honour described in the sentencing, there are no winners here," defence counsel Michael Tudori said. Nick's parents are now on a mission to educate young drivers in their boy's honour. "It's something no one could understand until you've had to live it and I really feel for people who have to go through this," Bianca said. courts teenagers crime car crashes Perth Western Australia sport CONTACT US Property News: The last inner Sydney suburbs where houses cost under $2m.
