Tag: Queensland Fire Department

Sherwood Barbecue Fire Leaves Brisbane Family Without Home

A family barbecue in Sherwood turned into a fast-moving house fire that tore through a two-storey Brisbane home, forcing residents to flee as thick smoke and loud explosions spread across the neighbourhood. Fire crews arrived to find the property heavily engulfed, while nearby residents gathered on the street watching firefighters battle flames that could be seen above surrounding homes.

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The fire broke out on Lance Street in Sherwood on 9 May, shortly after 1:30 p.m. Queensland Fire Department crews responded after a barbecue on an outdoor deck was believed to have caught alight before the flames spread into the house.

Emergency responders worked for about an hour to bring the blaze under control as smoke poured through the suburb’s residential streets. Video footage showed firefighters using aerial hoses while parts of the roof collapsed into the building.

Neighbours Heard Explosions as Fire Spread

Residents living nearby reported hearing shouting and several explosions as the fire intensified. Some neighbours rushed outside after seeing smoke rise above the property, while others watched emergency crews move quickly to stop the flames from spreading to nearby homes.

Early updates posted on a local community Facebook page stated firefighters were responding to reports of a barbecue fire that had spread from the back deck into the house. The property, described in multiple reports as a Queenslander-style home, suffered severe structural damage during the blaze. 

Sherwood Community Watches After Family Loses Home

Several reports stated six people were displaced by the fire as the home was left heavily damaged. Images from the scene showed blackened walls, collapsed sections of roofing and debris scattered around the property after crews extinguished the flames.

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While investigators continue examining the exact cause, emergency services believe the barbecue may have been left running before the fire started. Authorities have not reported any serious injuries linked to the incident.

Published 13-May-2026

Smoke Haze From Sherwood Vegetation Fire Impacts Brisbane Suburbs

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A vegetation fire near Sherwood has generated smoke haze across parts of Brisbane, prompting an avoid smoke warning for several southern suburbs.

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Sherwood Vegetation Fire Prompts Warning

The fire was reported near Sherwood Road at Oxley Creek Common, close to the Brisbane Markets precinct at Rocklea.

Queensland Fire Department issued an Advice-level “Avoid Smoke” warning at 5:11 a.m. on Monday, 9 February 2026, for Sherwood, Rocklea, Oxley, Tarragindi and surrounding areas. The department advised residents to remain indoors where possible, close windows and doors, keep respiratory medication nearby if required, and avoid driving through smoke.

Queensland Fire Department stated no properties were at risk. However, smoke was expected to make breathing difficult for some residents and reduce visibility on local roads. Authorities also advised motorists to watch for firefighters operating in the area and not to fly drones near the fire.

It was also reported that the area was backburned around 8:30 a.m. to protect nearby factories. It was understood the fire was not planned, and firefighters said it did not pose a risk to infrastructure.

Earlier Fire Near Park Ridge

A separate vegetation fire was reported near Talinga Drive, close to the Mount Lindesay Highway at Park Ridge, just after 2:00 p.m. on Sunday. Queensland Fire Department said about 10 crews responded at the height of the incident.

That fire was contained around midnight, with crews remaining on patrol until 2:00 a.m. on Monday.

Sherwood vegetation fire
Photo Credit: Viz-O-Kn33/Reddit

Air Quality And Visibility Impacts

Bureau of Meteorology said light winds across the city allowed smoke to drift and linger. Visibility at Brisbane Airport dropped to about 2 kilometres during the morning.

Air monitoring data showed Brisbane CBD recorded PM2.5 levels of 124 micrograms per cubic metre at 7:00 a.m., while South Brisbane recorded 76.8 micrograms per cubic metre.

Residents across suburbs including Woolloongabba, Morningside, New Farm, Hamilton, Hawthorne, Kangaroo Point, Newstead and Annerley reported waking to a strong smoke smell and visible haze. Some initially believed there was a nearby structure fire before learning of the Sherwood vegetation fire.

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Queensland Fire Department advised residents to monitor official warning channels for updates. Further information will be issued if conditions change.

Published 9-Feb-2026