Crime scene declared as Brisbane warehouse collapses after fire

Police have declared a crime scene after a warehouse in Brisbane’s south collapsed following a major fire overnight.

Part of the building has collapsed. Picture: Lyndon Mechielsen/Courier Mail

Police have declared a crime scene after a warehouse in Brisbane’s south collapsed following a major fire overnight.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Service received the call just before 4:30am, with reports of flames and smoke appearing from a commercial structure on Pentex St in Salisbury.

Fire crews clean up after an overnight factory fire in Pentex Street, Salisbury. Picture: Lyndon Mechielsen/Courier Mail

Upon arrival the incident was quickly upgraded and as of 7.30am there were 12 crews on scene as well as three senior officers managing the fire, but they were unable to prevent the building collapse.

Queensland Police closed Evans Rd between Toohey Rd and Orange Grove Rd as well as Pentex St while fire crews continue to battle the blaze.

The building is one large warehouse that houses four separate businesses. pic Lyndon Mechielsen/Courier Mail

The fire has now been controlled by fire crews and been declared a crime scene by Queensland Police.

The fire, which is believed to have started in a motor mechanics business at the property quickly spread, and by the time firefighters arrived the structure was largely engulfed.

No patients have been reported.

Motorists have been urged to avoid the area.