UPDATE 11.40am: Firefighters have extinguished the grassfire that broke out on Smelter Rd earlier this morning. 

The fire broke out just before 11am on the boundary of a rural property and crews were able to control the blaze before a house was damaged. 

Officers on scene said it was unclear how the fire had started. 

EARLIER 11AM: WARWICK fire crews are responding to a blaze which is threatening a house outside Warwick.

The fire has been reported in a paddock, burning over a 100m front in Smelter Road and is heading towards to a residence in the area.

Fire crews are not yet on scene.



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