BY IAN CROUCH
Quick work by neighbours has prevented a fire spreading at the Irukandji Shark and Ray Centre at Anna Bay.
Newcastle Fire Command says multiple RFS and Fire and Rescue crews were called to the centre in Jessie Road just after 6.15am on Wednesday.
A large timber shed used to store wet suits had caught alight.
However neighbours managed to douse the flames and had the fire almost out when crews arrived.
Smoke from the fire has impacted the centre and crews have ventilated the building.
It's believed a battery left charging sparked the fire.
