A fire that destroyed a Buderim home prompted a quick response from emergency personnel and resulted in the hospitalisation of one woman is still under investigation.
Firefighters were summoned to Merlot Court in Buderim around 6:45 p.m. on 28 August. Upon arrival, at least four fire crews encountered a fully ablaze single-storey dwelling, approximately 20 m by 30 m.
While there was no immediate indication of anyone missing, paramedics and police were on the scene, and nearby homes were reportedly evacuated as a precaution.
Firefighters battled the blaze, bringing it under control by 7:20 p.m. and fully extinguishing it by 7:45 p.m.
A Queensland Fire Department spokeswoman confirmed the extensive damage to the property and stated that fire investigators would be on-site Thursday morning to determine the cause of the fire.
Paramedics transported the victim to Sunshine Coast University Hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation, although she was reported to be in a stable condition.
Published Date 30-August-2024