Firefighter seriously injured in massive factory fire in Brisbane – two others rushed to hospital
- Factory engulfed in flames in Slacks Creek, Brisbane
- As many as 20 fire trucks were on the scene
- Two female firefighters in hospital – one critical
Two firefighters are in hospital, one with critical injuries, after a massive factory fire in Brisbane.
Firefighters were called to Pacific Highway near Slacks Creek in south Brisbane at about 2:20 am after reports of a warehouse engulfed in flames.
The fire broke out in the pool maintenance warehouse, with large amounts of black smoke billowing from the second floor.
Two female firefighters have been rushed to hospital – one in critical condition – after a massive factory fire in Brisbane (pictured)
Firefighters were called to Pacific Highway near Slacks Creek in south Brisbane at about 2:20 a.m. after reports of a swimming pool maintenance warehouse engulfed in flames (pictured)
Two female firefighters are in hospital – one in serious condition – as rescue crews battled to contain the blaze.
A man was also taken to hospital with minor injuries from the fire.
As many as 20 fire trucks were on the scene, along with ambulance and police personnel.
Authorities declared the fire under control just after 6 a.m., but several crews and three senior police officers remained behind.
Police have declared the area a crime scene.
Just after 3:00 a.m., residents in neighboring areas received a warning to close windows and doors due to smoke billowing from the warehouse.
Residents in neighboring suburbs are being urged to keep their windows and doors closed as smoke continues to billow from the warehouse (pictured)
Authorities said the fire was under control just after 6 a.m., but several crews and three senior officers remained on the scene, while police declared the area a crime scene (pictured)
Local residents suffering from respiratory illnesses are urged to keep medicines nearby.
Motorists are urged to avoid the area as authorities close the Pacific Highway Service Rd between Moss St and Judds Court.
The incident also impacted traffic, causing congestion on the Logan Motorway and Pacific Motorway.
More to come.