Qld: Scrap metal yard catches fire

AAP General News (Australia)
08-27-2006
Qld: Scrap metal yard catches fire

BRISBANE, Aug 27 AAP - Fire crews are battling a blaze at a scrap metal yard in Brisbane's
eastern outskirts.

Queensland Fire and Rescue Services (QFRS) officers were called to the Smorgons Steel
yard at Wynum Court, Hemmant around 4.20pm (AEST) after a section of the property, containing
car bodies caught fire.

A QFRS spokeswoman said heavy machinery would be brought in to break up the fire.

However, they said the fire was under control and no other buildings on the property
were threatened.

It is unknown what caused the blaze.

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