A Cannon Hill family is counting their blessings after escaping a fierce house fire that erupted on Sunday afternoon.

The two-storey home on Gatling Road was significantly damaged when a fire broke out shortly after midday, quickly engulfing the upper level.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFD) crews responded at approximately 12:05 p.m., finding the house well alight. Fortunately, the residents who were home at the time managed to evacuate safely before fire crews arrived. Paramedics assessed the occupants and confirmed they were unharmed and did not require further treatment.

Firefighters battled the blaze and successfully extinguished it by 12:45 p.m. While the top floor of the residence sustained extensive damage, the ground floor remained largely unaffected. Neighbours who had been temporarily evacuated as a precaution were given the all-clear to return to their homes.
Authorities are now working to determine the cause of the fire, with investigations by both QFD and Queensland Police underway. Preliminary findings suggest the fire originated in an upstairs bedroom before spreading rapidly throughout the top level of the house.
Published Date 13-Jan-2025
