Queensland Police establish emergency declaration after industrial fire in Kingston, Logan
Police have declared an exclusion zone after as firefighters work to contain a massive industrial fire south of Brisbane.
Emergency services were called after reports there was a fire in a steel building at on Kingston Rd, Kingston, in Logan, about 10pm on Thursday.
An emergency declaration has been declared after a fire broke out on Kingston Rd in Logan. QAS Credit: News Corp Australia
An exclusion zone remains in place, with residents living along the Kingston Rd, Juers Rd, Skyline Dr, Jacaranda Ave and Hibiscus St evacuated as a precaution.
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An evacuation centre established at the Kingston butter factory.
Queensland Police have made an emergency declaration after a fire broke out in Logan. QAS Credit: News Corp Australia
Queensland Police have made an emergency declaration after a fire broke out in Logan. QAS Credit: News Corp Australia
Queensland Police have made an emergency declaration after a fire broke out in Logan. QAS Credit: News Corp Australia
It’s understood two petrol stations are close to the fire, with paramedics remaining on standby.
The fire is reportedly producing large amounts of smoke, which is expected to impact the surrounding area over the next several hours.
Residents in the vicinity are being urged to close windows and doors and keep respiratory medications close by.
Traffic diversions remain in place.