UPDATE 3.50PM: The grassfire that was burning on the southern side of Warwick is now under control.

A spokeswoman from Queensland Fire and Emergency Services said ten crews were called to battle the blaze, which burnt five hectares of grass on Dragon St near Cleary St.

Five of the fire crews were from Warwick, two from Wildash and one each from Allora, Massie and Gladfield Maryvale.

Firefighters were originally called to the fire about 1.30pm today.

No structures were damaged in the fire.

UPDATE 3.20pm: Ten crews are on scene at the grassfire in Warwick that has now been burning for more than two hours.

A spokeswoman from Queensland Fire and Emergency Services said five hectares of grass had burnt on Dragon St, close to Cleary St.

The crews are working to contain the blaze as it is not yet under control.

The spokeswoman said there were currently no properties under threat from the fire.

Firefighters were originally called to the fire about 1.30pm today.

UPDATE 2.10pm: Three crews are now working to bring a large grassfire under control on the southern side of Warwick. 

Crews were called to the fire, which is burning on Dragon St near Cleary St, about 1.30pm today.

A spokeswoman from Queensland Fire and Emergency Services said the fire was not yet under control but no homes or structures were under threat.

Three crews are on scene at the large grassfire.
Three crews are on scene at the large grassfire. Michael Nolan

INITIAL 1.45pm: Two crews are currently on scene at a large grassfire on Dragon St near Cleary St.

The blaze is the second in the area this week, after nine crews were called to battle a grassfire in the same location on Monday.

A Queensland Fire and Emergency Services spokeswoman said the grassfire was reported about 1.30pm.

Crews arrived at the scene about 1.40pm.

The spokeswoman said the cause of the fire was unknown at that stage.

No homes are under threat from the fire at this stage.
No homes are under threat from the fire at this stage. Michael Nolan

 



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