Emergency declaration due to industrial fire in Cairns

Police have declared an emergency situation under the Public Safety Preservation Act in Portsmith (Cairns) due to an industrial fire.

It is believed an unleaded petrol tank exploded at a premises on Comport Street.

The declaration encompasses the area between Comport Street (Ray Jones Drive), Draper Street, Bucan Street and Hartley Street.

Comport Street is completely closed, and drivers are asked to stay away.

Nearby businesses have been evacuated.

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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