Emergency crews battled flames 25 metres high at the site of the abandoned, heritage-listed Romavilla Winery in Roma last night, with firefighters only able to save the back part of its main building.
abc.net.au/news/queensland-oldest-winery-destroyed-in-fire/102514664Queensland's oldest winery has been destroyed in an intense fire, with crews battling flames as high as 25 metres.The winery has been abandoned since 2012Emergency crews were called to the site of the heritage-listed Romavilla Winery in Roma, about 470 kilometres west of Brisbane, on Thursday night.
"We have approximately 30 firefighters on the fire ground, and for a small town it's a great response," he said. He said the fire would complicate the council's plans for the site, after seeking community feedback.Granite Belt winemaker Mike Hayes said the loss of the winery was like losing a member of the family.
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