Big black smoke plume caused by mystery Koonawarra backyard fire

Angela Thompson
Updated April 6 2021 - 5:54pm, first published 5:35pm
Koonawarra resident Ian Carey said the large amount of rubbish in his yard was partly due to high tip fees. Picture: Sylvia Liber
Koonawarra resident Ian Carey said the large amount of rubbish in his yard was partly due to high tip fees. Picture: Sylvia Liber

A massive black smoke plume that was visible over much of the Illawarra on Tuesday morning has been blamed on a fire that took hold in a backyard at Koonawarra.

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Angela Thompson

Angela Thompson

Journalist

Proudly Illawarra Mercury since 2008; these days covering crime and justice issues. UOW alum. Thrilled by the chase and sobered by some of the things I see and hear when I stand still - sometimes in the same day. ang.thompson@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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