A residential home in Yeronga has been destroyed after a fire broke out early Monday morning, prompting a large emergency response.
Fire Breaks Out on Arras Street
Emergency services were called to Arras Street in Yeronga on Monday, 22 December 2025, after reports of a house fire shortly after 6:30 a.m. When crews arrived, the two-storey Queenslander-style home was fully engulfed in flames.
Six fire crews initially attended the scene, with reports later confirming that up to nine crews, including senior officers, were involved in extinguishing the blaze. Firefighters worked for around an hour to bring the fire under control.
Occupant Escapes Safely
One person was inside the home at the time of the fire and was able to self-evacuate before emergency services arrived. Paramedics attended as a precaution, but no medical treatment was required. No injuries were reported.
Crime Scene Declared as Investigation Continues
Police and fire investigators remained at the property following the incident, with a crime scene declared as inquiries into the cause of the fire commenced. Authorities confirmed the cause of the blaze had not yet been determined. Emergency services also spoke with nearby residents during the investigation.
Neighbours Wake to Heavy Smoke
Residents described the street as close-knit and said they were shocked to wake to heavy smoke and flames. Smoke was visible from several streets away as the fire spread through the property. The fire occurred just days before Christmas, adding to the impact on those affected.
Part of Series of Weekend Fires
The Yeronga incident was the third house fire reported in Brisbane over the same weekend. Separate fires were reported in Salisbury on Saturday and Parkinson on Sunday. Investigations into the Parkinson fire were also continuing at the time of reporting. Authorities have not indicated whether the incidents are connected.
Published 22-Dec-2025
