16 Dec 2020 | 06:09 AM UTC
Australia: Authorities responding to a structure fire on Gosport Street, Brisbane, Dec. 16
Authorities responding to a structure fire on Gosport Street, Brisbane, Australia, Dec. 16. Disruptions likely. Avoid the area.
Event
Authorities are responding to fire at a recycling facility on Gosport Street in Hemmant, Brisbane, as of the afternoon of Dec. 16. Reports indicate the blaze began at around 1430, though the cause is not immediately clear. Officials have reportedly closed roads in the area to facilitate emergency operations.
Heightened security, as well as localized business and transport disruptions, are likely in the affected area in the coming hours. Authorities could evacuate businesses near the blaze. Lingering disruptions are possible after firefighters extinguish the flames as investigations into the fire continue.
Advice
Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Heed any evacuation orders. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the impacted area. Allow additional time to reach nearby destinations. Consider remaining indoors if smoke is heavy, especially if you suffer from a respiratory illness such as asthma, or conditions that lead to increased risk from smoke exposure. Eye irritation is possible; flush irritated eyes with copious amounts of clean water.
