Update 2: Factory fire, Virginia
Police have declared a crime scene at the site of a large factory fire that occurred in Virginia this afternoon.
Initial inquiries suggest around 3.30pm police and emergency services attended a large fire that had broken out in an industrial building on Pritchard Road.
Upon arrival the building was found to be well alight. A number of nearby businesses were evacuated and two occupants of the burning building were confirmed to have safely self-evacuated from it.
An emergency situation was declared under the Public Safety Preservation Act and an exclusion zone was put in place.
Residents in the nearby area were advised to stay indoors and close windows due to the toxic nature of the smoke.
The exclusion zone was reduced at around 6.42pm and continues to be in place for an area encompassing Pritchard Road between Shannon Place and Sandgate Road.
Police declared a crime scene and it will remain in place until police and fire scientific investigators are able to attended and conducted investigations to determine the cause of the fire.
Fire crews remain at the site hosing down the area to prevent re-ignition while police continue to guard the scene and deal with traffic diversions.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
