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An Albany Creek house fire on Sunday night left a single-storey home on Oakmont Crescent extensively damaged, with emergency services from multiple agencies responding to the scene.
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The blaze broke out just before 8pm on 5 July and quickly drew a significant emergency response. By 8:20pm, three Queensland Fire Department crews were on the ground working to bring the fire under control, with a further three crews making their way to the property.
Queensland Police Service also attended in force, with more than five units at the scene. Officers closed off Oakmont Crescent to through traffic while crews worked, and police later determined the fire was non-suspicious, believed to have started accidentally.
The occupants of the home were evacuated safely, and all were accounted for. Queensland Ambulance Service confirmed one occupant was treated for minor smoke inhalation, though their condition was described as stable. Paramedics remained on standby at the scene to support fire crews as they worked.
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The community rallied on social media as images of the blaze circulated locally, with residents expressing relief that those inside had made it out safely.
Published 6-July-2026
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A vacant house on Rosewood Drive, Strathpine was completely destroyed in a blaze that authorities are treating as suspicious, following an emergency response in the early hours of Monday morning.
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Queensland Fire Department crews were dispatched to the scene at approximately 2.15am after reports of the blaze. Two fire crews worked swiftly to contain the flames, successfully extinguishing the fire within 30 minutes of their arrival at 2.45am.
The property, which was reportedly listed for sale at the time of the incident, sustained complete destruction from the fire. No injuries were reported as the house was unoccupied.
Queensland Police have established a crime scene at the location and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fire. The suspicious nature of the blaze has prompted authorities to examine all potential causes and circumstances.
The incident adds to ongoing concerns about property security in the area, particularly for vacant homes. Local residents may notice increased police activity in the vicinity as investigators continue their work.
Emergency services responded efficiently to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to neighbouring properties, minimising the potential impact on the broader Strathpine community.
Police are continuing their investigation and anyone with information about the fire is encouraged to contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information through the online reporting system at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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The investigation remains ongoing, with police examining all available evidence to determine how the fire started.
Published 8-July-2025
