4:30 PM fire in abandoned Woolloongabba building causes injuries, threatens nearby structures; 15 fire crews battle blaze and blocks surrounding roads.

A significant fire broke out in an abandoned building on Hubert Street in Woolloongabba, Brisbane, around 4:30 PM, leading to one man suffering life-threatening injuries from smoke inhalation and airway burns. Emergency services established an exclusion zone and closed surrounding roads. Approximately 15 fire crews are battling the blaze, which has spread to neighboring buildings, prompting the public to avoid the area and stay indoors within the exclusion zone.

September 25, 2024
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