20 July, 2023
Out of control grass fire destroys caravan
A local resident at Currans Road, Deuchar was forced to call the Fire Brigade on Thursday afternoon (13 July) when a small rubbish fire he had initiated spread to surrounding grass and quickly got out of control, destroying his nearby caravan.
Warwick Fire & Rescue Station and Massie & District Rural Fire Brigade attended the fire but were unable to save the caravan as it was well alight when they arrived.
The fire was quickly brought under control by the fire services, who were quick to respond to the 12.50pm call.
No one was hurt during the incident.
The resident attempted to put out the grass fire with a garden hose but it quickly spread engulfing the caravan and jumping the fenceline into an adjoining property.
The fire highlights the risk of burning rubbish during these times of dry grass and undergrowth in rural properties without adequate means of extinguishing the fire should it get out of control.
A Warwick Fire & Rescue Station officer said that any rubbish fires over two metres in height requires a permit that can be obtained from the local Fire Warden.
The previous wet winter has created enormous amounts of fuel for grass fires as the favourable conditions allowed the growth of grass and bushland to prosper.
Days of high wind conditions also add to the risk of starting fires in the open.
