Barina Catches on Fire on Bruce Highway

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DRIVERS on the Bruce Highway were shocked when a car exploded into flame on Sunday afternoon.

A Queensland Fire and Rescue spokeswoman said firefighters received several calls about the fire at 4.46pm Sunday.

“We got multiple 000 calls because obviously a lot of people were driving past on the highway and it looked very bad,” the spokeswoman said.

“The car was a Barina which caught fire just around the corner from the Ettamogah Pub.”
Car fire

A car fire sparks a grass fire on the Bruce Highway at the Mooloolaba exit. Picture: V. Little

The spokeswoman said by the time crews arrived at the scene the fire had spread to grass nearby.

“There was a small explosion that caused a blaze which spread very quickly,” she said.

“No one was in the car at the time and no one was hurt.”
Car fire

A Barina exploded and caught fire on the Bruce Highway at the Sunshine Coast. Picture: V. Little

Witness Venetta Little said she saw people pulling back before the car exploded.

“We saw them move and then suddenly there was this explosion we could see from a while away,” she said.

“I was surprised how calm everyone was, no one was frantic or running around, so I guess that was a good sign."
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