QFES responds to vegetation fire south of Rockhampton
A lot of black smoke has been reported as a vegetation fire burns at a township south of Rockhampton. Details here.
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Multiple fire crews have been called to a vegetation fire burning at Raglan, 55kms south of Rockhampton.
The fire on Raglan Station Road is believed to be 40x30 metres, with reports of a lot of black smoke.
It did spread to the rail corridor.
A Queensland Rail spokesperson said the fire impacted a small section of the Aurizon line which was closed for one hour, delaying two freight trains.
They said the rail line has reopened and all is operational again.
Emergency services were called just after 11.30am.
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