Fire has destroyed an old coal tower overnight at Casino, in the state’s northern rivers district, causing disruptions to the Brisbane-Sydney rail corridor.
At least seven Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) appliances, supported by Rural Fire Service (RFS) units and a bulk water tanker, responded to the blaze at rail yards in Bent Street around 1.30 am.
Heavy timber structure
Flames quickly engulfed the heavy timber structure. Fire crews established an exclusion zone and formed a defensive line of hose as the tower collapsed, leaving only its steel infrastructure intact.
The Brisbane-to-Sydney rail line was closed as a precaution as fire crews mopped up and extinguished spot fires at the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
