Firefighters tackle a fire that has produced thick, toxic smoke in the Park Ridge area south of Brisbane while police are investigating a suspicious shed fire.
Emergency services were moved to a property in around 11:30 p.m. Thursday evening on Koplick Road, where a shed with rubber tires was in good condition.
Firefighters were called to a shed fire in Park Ridge on Thursday evening. Image: Nine, Reece D’Alessandro Photo Credit: Nine, Reece D’Alessandro
Residents of the area, particularly those of the Beaumont Estate, have been advised to stay indoors and close windows while air quality is monitored.
The Queensland Fire and Rescue Services said a « significant amount of smoke » is affecting the area that includes Park Ridge, Marsden and Crestmead. Specialized FRS crews monitor the air quality on site.
A QFES spokeswoman said 19 crews were on site and the fire had been contained in a building about 15 by 25 meters.
A crime scene was used as an officer who are working to determine the cause of the fire.
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Ref: https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au