Tag: Industrial fires
Bathurst saddlery damaged by fire
An embroidery and saddlery shop in Bathurst has been damaged by fire.[MORE]
Fire damages stables at Caulfield Racecourse
Firefighters have contained a blaze that broke out in private stables at Caulfield Racecourse this afternoon.[MORE]
Quick-thinking truck driver prevents petrol tanker fire
A truck driver has been praised for putting out a fire in his truck quickly before the cargo of petrol caught fire.[MORE]
Thai nightclub had safety concerns before deadly fire: reports
Police in Thailand are investigating reports that a Bangkok nightclub which caught fire in the early hours of New Year's Day had safety problems dating back several years.[MORE]
Chocolate factory fire blacks out 35,000 homes
A fire at a chocolate factory has blacked out Marrickville and forced 100 residents out of their homes.[MORE]
Sydney chocolate factory blaze 'out of control'
Firefighters say a fire at a chocolate factory in Sydney's west is burning out of control, threatening a neighbouring power sub station.[MORE]
Mystery blaze at Casterton shop
A vacant shop has been destroyed by fire in Casterton overnight.[MORE]
Doors remain closed on fire damaged store
A craft and home interior store in Hobart's central business district remains closed, after a fire yesterday afternoon.[MORE]
Cars damaged in Kilburn blaze
Fire has left a damage bill of about $700,000 at a new car storage shed at Kilburn.[MORE]
Smoke damage after Hobart shop fire
A craft and home interior store in Hobart's central business district has been damaged by fire.[MORE]
Arson suspected as fire destroys beauty salon
A fire destroyed a business in western Sydney overnight after police received reports of an explosion in the area.[MORE]
Six die in Russian sauna fire
Six people have been killed in a fire at a sauna at an entertainment centre in the Moscow region, the Interfax news agency quoted the emergencies ministry as saying.[MORE]
Fire causes extensive damage to Perth high school
A fire has caused damage estimated at more than $500,000 to the Rossmoyne Senior High School in Perth's southern suburbs.[MORE]
US chopper to boost WA bushfire capability
The Minister for Emergency Services, Rob Johnson, says the state's firefighting capabilities will be boosted this year by the Fire King Helicopter.[MORE]
Hostels may face prosecution over fire safety
The Queensland Fire and Rescue service says 20 budget hostels in the Bundaberg area could be prosecuted if they do not comply with fire safety standards in the next 28 days.[MORE]
Police probe Rockhampton fires, armed robbery
Police are investigating two fires and an armed robbery in Rockhampton at the weekend.[MORE]
Homes, classroom destroyed in overnight fires
There have been three fires in Queensland overnight. [MORE]
Firefighters praise quick response to refinery fire
Fire crews say a quick response by oil workers at a Caltex refinery in Brisbane has prevented a disaster.[MORE]
Fire crews control oil refinery blaze
Firefighters have contained a fire at a Caltex Oil refinery near the Port of Brisbane.[MORE]
Witnesses sought to Ballarat shop blaze
Police are calling for witnesses to a suspicious shop fire in Ballarat last night.[MORE]
Police seeking man over firebombings
Police investigating the firebombing of a police station have raided a home in Perth's northern suburbs.[MORE]
Investigators say pet store blaze accidental
Engineers are assessing what parts of a Bendigo pet store badly damage by fire yesterday morning will need to be pulled down.[MORE]
One injured in blast at ethanol plant
One person has been injured in an explosion at the largest ethanol distillery in Australia near Nowra on the New South Wales south coast.[MORE]
Don't turn police stations into fortresses: Police Union
The Police Union says security at police stations does not need upgrading despite an attack on the Joondalup police station.[MORE]
Burning 4WD sets Perth police station on fire
A police station in the northern Perth suburb of Joondalup has been extensively damaged after a vehicle was backed up to the building and set on fire.[MORE]
