Businessman’s house destroyed by fire

“Firefighters utilized a strategic firefighting approach to quell the flames, deploying one jet from the prison bowser tank supply in conjunction with water tender 85.

“This was facilitated as a relay system using light pump #182, working from a hydrant and open source,” the fire service said.

While they managed to put out the fire, the structure was severely damaged.

Due to the radiated heat, a neighbouring house also sustained minor damage.

Among the items destroyed for the house are its ceiling and one CCTV camera.

An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the blaze.