Major fuel stop between Queensland and NT closes indefinitely after serious kitchen fire

A key fuel stop between Queensland and the Northern Territory will be closed "for the foreseeable future" after a major fire in the kitchen early this morning. Key points: A fire has caused significant damage to the Barkly Homestead Roadhouse kitchen The key fuel stop between the NT and Queensland will close indefinitely for repairs Motorists are being urged to plan fuel supplies before travelling along the Barkly Highway The Barkly Homestead Roadhouse is the only fuel station for 500 kilometres between Tennant Creek and the border community of Camooweal in outback Queensland. Travellers warned to plan fuel supply Motorists are being urged to plan their fuel supplies for the stretch between Camooweal and the Threeways Roadhouse, 20 minutes' drive north of Tennant Creek. "It's an essential stop for caravanners due to the fuel," Mount Isa Police District Senior Sergeant Sean Wade said.