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13 January, 2025

Home saved after switchboard fire

Two Warracknabeal Fire Brigade units responded to a house fire at 23 Gardiner Street, Warracknabeal, this afternoon where they found homeowner Russell Miller defending his home with a hose.

By Caitlin Menadue

Warracknabeal firefighters removed timber on the fascia and eaves to gain access to the fire. Photo: CAITLIN MENADUE
Warracknabeal firefighters removed timber on the fascia and eaves to gain access to the fire. Photo: CAITLIN MENADUE

It is believed the fire began in the switchboard and travelled into the ceiling and walls.

Firefighters used a thermal imaging camera to identify hotspots and removed timber from the fascia and eaves to gain access to the fire.

Powercor was in attendance and isolated power from the property.

An investigation into the cause will occur.

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