Update PSPA declared – factory fire, Virginia

Police have now reduced the area impacted by the declaration of an emergency situation under the Public Safety Preservation Act in Virginia this afternoon.

The exclusion zone that continues to be in place is now an area encompassing Pritchard Road between Shannon Place and Sandgate Road.

The fire is now under control and emergency services continue to monitor and extinguish the fire.

The smoke from the fire has largely reduced and residents are now advised that can go about their normal business.

Pritchard Street remains closed and police are asking for members of the public to refrain from attending the scene of the fire.

Sandgate Road remains open.

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.

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