Flue fire in Nuriootpa - 19 February 2025

Two trucks carrying approximately 10 firefighters responded to a Triple O call to attend a flue fire at 1.10pm at Kalimna Road, Nuriootpa, in the Barossa Valley.

A fire was reported in the dust extraction system of a business premises after workers had been using a saw.

A quick response from the business’ workers, along with CFS volunteers, saw the fire limited to the dust extraction system and hopper, resulting in just $70,000 damage.

This was a significant result as a fire in this building could have resulted in a $3 million loss to the long-time Barossa business.

2025-02-19