A Brookvale worker got the shock of their life yesterday morning when they returned to find their car completely destroyed by fire in the Brookvale Oval car park.
Emergency services rushed to Alfred Road just after 7:15am on Thursday following reports of a vehicle ablaze near the popular sports ground. When crews from NSW Police and Fire and Rescue NSW Dee Why Station arrived, they discovered a white 2014 Jeep Compass engulfed in flames and smoke.
The vehicle was parked in the car park near the corner of Alfred Road and Pittwater Road, close to the oval that’s well-known to locals as home to the Warringah Rats rugby league club.
Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus quickly got to work, using hose reels from their truck to battle the blaze. The fire had started in the engine bay but had already spread into the cabin by the time crews arrived, causing extensive damage throughout the vehicle.
Within half an hour, emergency responders had completely extinguished the flames, with the all-clear given by 7:45am.
The car’s owner had parked there around 7am before heading to work at a nearby business, completely unaware of what would unfold. Police contacted the owner, who rushed back to find their vehicle had been reduced to a charred shell.
According to the owner, there had been no warning signs when they parked that morning. The Jeep had recently passed registration and undergone repairs, making the incident all the more unexpected.
Police have confirmed they’re not treating the fire as suspicious, suggesting it was likely a mechanical fault that sparked the blaze.
Fortunately, no other vehicles or property were damaged in the incident, and no injuries were reported. The area was cleared by 8am when a tow truck removed the burnt-out remains of the Jeep.
The car park at Brookvale Oval is regularly used by commuters and sports fans, making it a busy spot during morning hours. Yesterday’s incident served as a reminder of how quickly vehicle fires can develop, even in seemingly normal circumstances.
Emergency services praised the quick response time, which helped prevent the fire from spreading to nearby vehicles or the oval’s facilities.
Published 4-September-2025
