Hemmant ‘inferno’ brought under control
The fire is now contained after 16 Fire and Rescue Service crews attended the scene.
HEMMANT – commercial structure fire as at 8.30pm Wed 16 Dec
Multiple FRS crews remain on scene at a commercial structure fire burning on Gosport St. The fire is now contained. https://t.co/9v15w4s6ON pic.twitter.com/TdXpnYVrQO
— Qld Fire & Emergency (@QldFES) December 16, 2020
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A recycling plant is on fire in Brisbane’s east, blanketing the city in thick black smoke.
The fire on Gosport Street in Hemmant has forced traffic diversions, and anyone nearby is urged to stay indoors to avoid inhaling the smoke.
16 Fire and Rescue Service crews, specialist vehicles and senior officers are currently on scene at a commercial structure fire in Hemmant. Please avoid the area if you can. pic.twitter.com/QwB4Zix4XS
— Qld Fire & Emergency (@QldFES) December 16, 2020
Nine News Queensland reporter Alex Heinke described the chaotic scene to Luke Grant.
“It is an inferno.
“Authorities right don’t know what is burning, I guess that is the area of concern.”
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