Truck up in Flames at Warabrook

 A truck carrying diesel has gone up in flames at the Transgrid substation at Warabrook, near the University of Newcastle.

Fire and Rescue says crews were waiting for the power to be switched off before firefighters could pour water on the blaze.

Local residents are being advised of possible pollution from the accident.

Warabrook substation. Credit / Google Maps

BREAKING! Four Men In Custody Over Separate Confrontations With Police In Newcastle

BY IAN CROUCH

Two men are due to face court today (Wednesday 24 June, 2020) over a confrontation with police at Hamilton South.

Police say officers were patrolling in Fowler Street at about 3.00pm on Tuesday when they were confronted by the pair who then became aggressive.

One of them was allegedly armed with a knife.

The officers called for back-up as a crowd of onlookers took camera phone footage of the incident.

A 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged with being armed with an offensive weapon with intent, while a 35-year-old man has been charged with affray and hindering police in the execution of duty.

Both men have been refused bail to face Newcastle Local Court today.

Another two men are in custody over separate confrontations with police at Warabrook and Shortland.

No officers were seriously injured during the incidents.

It comes after 3 officers were allegedly assaulted following a vehicle stop at Telarah on Sunday night.

Warabrook Home Gutted By Fire

BY IAN CROUCH

Fire has caused severe damage to a home at Warabrook.

Nearby residents have told Newcastle Fire Command they heard several explosions as the fire erupted at the single level brick and tile home on Decora Crescent just before 7.30pm on Sunday.

Police say it appears the fire started in the garage and there are no suspicious circumstances.

All the occupants managed to escape without injury.

It's taken crews about 2 hours to extinguish and mop up the fire.