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Fatal e-scooter fire south of Brisbane 'likely' caused by incompatible charger, coroner finds

A Queensland coroner says a catastrophic fire that claimed a young man's life in 2022 was "most likely" caused by an e-scooter being connected to a charger that caused it to overheat and explode.  
A close-up view of e-scooter wheels.

Lithium-ion battery fire destroys two caravans at dealership within minutes

Authorities have reminded caravan owners to stay informed about the industry's regulatory changes and safety precautions after a fire destroyed two caravans.
Thick black smoke rises with bright orange flames underneath, coming out of a caravan, the flames touching a caravan beside it.

A coal mine fire has been burning for five days in central Queensland. There is only one way to put it out

A Queensland underground coal mine is on fire up to half a kilometre below ground. Remote control technology is helping in an around-the-clock race to seal the mine and avoid further explosions.
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Remote control dozers are helping seal the burning Grosvenor Coal Mine.

Investigation launched into wind turbine fire in Victoria

The blaze at the top of the turbine in Portland had to be left to burn overnight after firefighters were unable to extinguish it.
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Wind turbine fire

Residents warned to stay indoors amid battle to stop underground mine inferno, as black smoke fills sky

An underground inferno is pumping out clouds of black smoke in Central Queensland as emergency services try to extinguish it, with experts warning it could take weeks.
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Clouds of dark smoke in front of an orange fire.

Doubts underground Grosvenor Coal Mine will reopen as workers are evacuated after fire

Work is underway to seal an underground coal mine in central Queensland where a fire is burning after an explosion on Saturday morning, and there are doubts the mine will ever reopen.
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Smoke rising in the distance, with buildings and sheds in the foreground.

Fire inspector Chris Griffin on Logan blaze

Multiple crews responded to the blaze overnight, with authorities remaining on-scene this morning.
A fire inspector wearing official PPE.
Duration: 22 seconds

Logan storage facility destroyed by fire as locals evacuate

A number of streets have been cut off from public access, and locals evacuated after a building was destroyed by fire.
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Qld Factory Fire, Evacuation Centre: A fire truck and firefighter in front of a heavily damaged, smoking building.
Duration: 1 minute 48 seconds

Crews on the scene of fire at a Logan storage facility

Firefighters are expected to remain at the scene throughout the day, after spending hours containing the blaze overnight.
Emergency services on the scene of a fire.
Duration: 9 seconds

'That's everything they own': More than 100 storage units destroyed, residents evacuated in Logan blaze

The fire destroyed around more than 150 units and required 50 firefighters at its peak.
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A woman crying, a younger woman has her arm around her.

A fire in Logan has destroyed a building

A number of emergency crews worked through the night to contain the blaze.
Two news presenters speaking on-screen.
Duration: 1 minute 34 seconds

Eight people killed in office fire outside Moscow, two die jumping from building

Eight people are dead after a fire tore through an office building near Moscow on Monday. 
A fire truck is on the street next to a white wall and a building above with a fireball visible through black smoke

A battery fire in South Korea kills 20, injures eight

A fire at a lithium battery plant in South Korea has killed more than 20 people and injured eight more.
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Smoke rises in the background of an urban scene. Firefighters walk in the foreground.
Duration: 1 minute 2 seconds

At least 22 people found dead after fire breaks out at South Korean battery plant

A fire at a lithium battery factory in South Korea has claimed the lives of at least 22 people, with eight injured, according to local fire officials.
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A charred building with firefighters in yellow uniform outside.

Greece arrests 13 after yacht fireworks spark pine forest blaze

Greek authorities arrest 13 yacht crew members and passengers after a forest fire allegedly sparked by fireworks launched from the boat.
A yacht sits offshore of a burning forest, at night.

'Very confronting': Sydney constable fires gun at car allegedly trying to hit police

NSW Police confronted two men in an underground car park after officers were called to a unit block in St Peters, following reports of a break and enter. The men allegedly got into a car and drove it towards an officer before fleeing the scene.
Emergency services outside an underground car park at night time.

'Matter of urgency': As lithium-ion batteries explode, waste chiefs say change is necessary

As state ministers get set to meet with the Minister for Environment, 7.30 can reveal the high number of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries.
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A fire engine arrives to put out a mound of rubbish that caught fire.

A house fire in Rochedale South

Two people were able to escape the blaze without serious injuries.
A burned roof, smoking from a house fire.
Duration: 19 seconds

Winter can be one of the most dangerous times for house fires — and the causes aren't always obvious

After more than 450 call-outs in winter last year, Queensland is already seeing a spike in house fires — three of them fatal. 
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A fire burns in a living room.

In one of the world's most fire-prone regions, 'cutting edge' techniques are protecting precious habitat

Indigenous fire management methods being used in WA's Kimberley are drawing international acclaim, as rangers say they are making a big difference to the health of the tropical savanna landscapes.
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Man tends to large fire in bushland

At least 49 foreign workers killed in Kuwait building fire

Kuwaiti's deputy prime minister pre-emptively blames the "greed of real estate owners" for the fire, which killed dozens of foreign workers in an accommodation block.  
A brown six-storey building with some parts charred by a fire. There is a red car and other white cars parked around.

'Shame on Bangkok': Famous Thailand market criticised as fire kills more than 1,000 animals

More than 1,000 exotic animals, reptiles and pets have perished in a sprawling market in Thailand's capital Bangkok after a fire ripped through over a hundred shops in the early hours of Tuesday.
A firefighter carries injured chickens in a cage following a fire.

With a solar farm moving in next door, Stephen is worried about his insurance

A farmer with $50 million in public liability insurance says it will not be enough should a fire jump from his place into a new neighbouring solar farm. He says it isn't sufficient to cover "rebuilding an industrial estate" and wants the industry pick up the slack.
Male farmer sitting in utility looking out at solar development

Two more Melbourne tobacco shops targeted in organised crime turf war

Firefighters fear it's only a matter of time before someone is hurt as tobacco arson attacks continue in Melbourne.
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Three firefighters look up at a blackened shop front and damaged awnings with fire hoses lying on the road behind them.

Firefighters work to limit explosion risk as grain silo continues to burn in NSW

Firefighters are still working to contain the blaze that broke out at food manufacturing facility in Bomaderry yesterday.
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Fire service vehicles parked near stacks of shipping containers at an industrial site.