Fire breaks out at Brisbane pub

Roads have been closed in the CBD after fire broke out at the Port Office Hotel.

FIREFIGHTERS remain at the scene of a blaze at Brisbane’s Port Office Hotel.

The fire broke out in the kitchen and spread to the hotel’s exhaust about midday.

A Queensland Fire and Emergency Services spokesperson said the fire was contained to the building and was under control by about 1.30pm.

Emergency services at the Edward St scene. Picture: Simon Love/Twitter

A number of firefighters entered the building, on the corner of Edward and Margaret streets, in breathing masks and a working to contain the blaze.

Traffic has been impacted, with Edward St closed around the scene for more than an hour. Edward St has since reopened but delays remain on Margaret St, with just one lane open by 2pm.

Fire crews at the Port Office Hotel. Picture: Twitter/Ellie Sibson

A Queensland Police spokesperson advised motorists to avoid the area.

Paramedics attended the scene but no injuries have been reported.

#BrisbaneCityUpdate - Edward Street is closed with multiple emergency services crews on scene containing a building fire. pic.twitter.com/8814y70oMk

— Queensland Ambulance (@QldAmbulance) January 23, 2019