Five hospitalised after forklift fire at commercial site in Hemmant, Brisbane
Posted Fri 4 Sep 2026 at 12:10pmFri 4 Sep 2026 at 12:10pmFri 4 Sep 2026 at 12:10pm
A person has sustained life-threatening burns in a blaze at a commercial site in Brisbane’s east.
A forklift caught alight at a business on Anton Road at Hemmant at about 11am.
Firefighters are working to stop the flames spreading to nearby shipping containers.
One patient has life-threatening burns to their chest, head and face, while another has suffered serious burns to their arms.
Emergency services say three people are being treated for smoke inhalation.
All five are being transported to hospital.
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