A man was seriously injured following a shed fire at a unit complex on Little Cavendish Road in Mount Gravatt East. The unit’s occupants were temporarily evacuated as emergency services and fire crews were dispatched to the scene and worked their way to the site.
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The incident occurred on 11 April 2023 at 11:58 a.m. According to a Queensland Ambulance spokeswoman, the injured man was being assessed by paramedics as he was in a serious condition with burns.
Firefighters have investigated how the fire started inside the shed that was attached to the unit complex but more details haven’t been released to the press.
Residents of the unit complex were asked to the park across the road whilst the firefighters worked to control the blaze. It’s not known if there were any other injuries or if the shed and unit complex suffered any significant damage.
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This incident highlights the importance of taking all necessary precautions to prevent fires, especially in residential areas. It also emphasizes the critical role of emergency services in responding to such incidents and providing timely medical attention to those in need.
Published 11-April-2023
