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Vehicle fire causes emergency declaration at Bruce Highway servo

January 7, 2026 2:41 pm in by
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Police have made an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) following a vehicle fire in Gunalda.

Emergency services were called to the United service station and roadhouse on the Bruce Highway at Gunalda around 1pm, following reports a ute and a caravan were on fire.

A PSPA was declared at 1.42pm, with a exclusion zone established encompassing the business address.

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Motorists and members of the public were advised to avoid the area and expect delays.

As of 2:30pm, a Queensland Fire and Emergency Services spokesperson confirmed the flames had been extinguished, with crews working to ensure the area was safe.

A tow truck was being arranged to remove the effected vehicles.

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