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Ambulance crews are attending Rural grass fire
Jack Evans
20th Jan 2020 1:56 PM
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Ambulance are attending the scene of a grass fire in Canoona, North of Rockhampton to attend what is believed to be a firefighter having a medical incident.
Queensland Ambulance confirmed they had received a job for the same area as a fire is burning but could not confirm at this stage whether it was fire fighting staff.
A Queensland Fire and Emergency Service spokeswoman said there was a 50m by 15m grass fire burning next to the Bruce Highway and crews were working to control the blaze.
Crews from the Caves and Kunawarara are tasked to the blaze.
A crew from Canoona was tasked but has been called off.
It is believed a firefighter may be suffering pre existing respiratory issues.
