Hazard reduction burn destroys fire truck in Wedderburn
A hazard reduction burn escaped containment in Wedderburn, Sydney. It destroyed one fire truck and seriously damaged two others.
A planned hazard reduction burn escaped its containment lines on Katanna Road in Wedderburn, Campbelltown. The burn destroyed one RFS truck and seriously damaged two others.
Paramedics checked on up to 19 people at the scene. One person was treated for smoke inhalation.
The blaze came close to nearby properties but was contained before threatening any homes. Investigations are beginning to find out how the fire grew out of control.
- Katanna Road, Wedderburn, Campbelltown
- Location
- 1 destroyed, 2 seriously damaged
- RFS trucks destroyed
- Up to 19
- People assessed
- 1 person treated
- Smoke inhalation cases
Why it mattersHazard reduction burns prevent larger wildfires. But this escape shows the serious risks when control is lost.
AustraliaThe incident reduced RFS capacity in Sydney's south-west and raised concerns about hazard reduction safety in residential areas.
Corroborated by7news.com.au
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