NSW Police Force investigations conclude into house fire near Qld-NSW border

The early morning sky of a border town was lit bright orange after a dwelling was found fully engulfed in flame. Update on the investigation here.

NSW police are investigating a house fire in Merriwa St, Boggabilla that occurred in the early hours of November 15. Photo: Boggabilla Rural Fire Brigade

Emergency services across the Queensland-NSW border joined forces after reports of a house fire in Boggabilla early Friday morning.

It’s understood the fire began shortly before 3am on November 15 at an address in Merriwa St.

A NSW police spokeswoman said officers attached to the New England Police District attended and found the property alight.

Emergency services were called to a house fire in Boggabilla just before 3am on November 15. Photo: Boggabilla Rural Fire Brigade

Boggabilla rural fire crews along with Goondiwindi Fire and Rescue worked to extinguish the blaze.

Queensland paramedics were on standby, however no one was reported to have been injured.

The NSW Police Force spokeswoman said after a crime scene was established and the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the blaze determined it was not suspicious.