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Historical building destroyed in fire

August 22, 2024 10:33 am in by
Photo: CFS SA

A blaze has destroyed a home in Belalie North.

CFS crews responded to a fire 15 km north-east of Jamestown at the former general store early Tuesday morning, 20 August.

The house was engulfed in flames when crews arrived, and the occupants were out the front.

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Eighteen firefighters from Gladstone, Yongala and Jamestown worked to stop the fire from spreading to neighbouring buildings and farms.

The historical building was destroyed, with damages estimated to be around $350,000.

Investigations into the cause of the blaze are underway.

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