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Breaking: Five hospitalised after forklift catches fire in Brisbane

Breaking: Five hospitalised after forklift catches fire in Brisbane
ABC Australia Friday 04 September 2026, 02:10 UTC 1 min read
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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.

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. Loading [Image text:] SCA SEn CMACGM
Brisbane (LOCATION) Anton Road (LOCATION) Hemmant (LOCATION)
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