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WATCH VIDEO: Fire breaks out at South Rocky home

The fire fully engulfed the top floor of the home.

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10th Feb. 2021 1:02 PM

A fire broke out at a Wandal home on Wednesday afternoon.

Farnborough fire visible from Keppels

Smoke may affect surrounding areas.

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15th Jan. 2021 3:01 PM

Smoke seen from North Keppel Island. Photo: Facebook

Man forced to leave injured friend to call for help

UPDATE:Flight crews have revealed more details surrounding a serious dirt bike crash near Yeppoon.

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09th Dec. 2020 5:12 PM

Paramedics attend a dirt bike incident near Byfield on Wednesday morning.

UPDATE: Evacuation at Rocky aged care facility lifted

It is understood individuals earlier reported a “strong smell of gas.”

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09th Dec. 2020 4:12 PM

Staff and residents at North Rockhampton Nursing Centre have been evacuated. Picture: Rae Wilson

Bushfire threatens CQ military training area

Both Yeppoon and Rockhampton are reportedly experiencing heavy smoke as result.

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07th Dec. 2020 4:12 PM

Fire crews are working to contain a bushfire near Shoalwater Bay Training area.

UPDATE: One hospitalised after multi-car CBD crash

The incident occurred at one of Rockhampton’s busiest intersections.

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03rd Dec. 2020 6:12 PM

CRASH: Two vehicles have collided at a major CBD intersection. Pic: file photo

UPDATE: ‘Acres of land’ burned in Gracemere bushfire

A council worker is believed to have first sighted the blaze around 2.30pm.

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02nd Dec. 2020 2:12 PM

A bushfire is burning at Gracemere. Pic: file photo

The festive tradition which could destroy your home

Residents warned to take extra care against popular trend which threatens home every year.

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02nd Dec. 2020 11:12 AM

Experts are warning residents across the region to be mindful of the dangers surrounding light displays.

Large bushfire reignites south of Rocky

The blaze reportedly intensified after jumping containment lines this evening.

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01st Dec. 2020 5:12 PM

A bushfire has reignited at Nine Mile Creek, south of Rockhampton.

Small fire breaks out at Rocky shopping centre

It is unclear whether the fire is believed to be suspicious.

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01st Dec. 2020 2:12 PM

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