Emergency services respond to siege at Kawungan, Hervey Bay

Emergency services, including the dog squad, rushed to the scene of a siege on a suburban street at Hervey Bay.

Emergency services rushed to the scene of a siege in a suburban street at Hervey Bay on Thursday morning. Photo: Contributed.

Emergency services rushed to the scene of a siege on a suburban street at Hervey Bay on Thursday morning.

The Fraser Coast Chronicle understands police were called to an address on Goroka St, Kawungan, in relation to a welfare check and the siege has now ended.

Just days ago, an incident at West Mackay stemming from a welfare check ended in tragedy when police were forced to shoot an armed man at a unit complex.

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Fire crews responded to reports of a house fire at the Kawungan address about 10.30am, but it is understood there was no fire at the time.

A neighbour, who asked to remain anonymous, said multiple emergency service crews including at least four to five police vehicles, Ergon Energy and the dog squad have arrived at the address.

A Queensland Police Service spokesman said there was no threat to the public.

The incident has now ended.

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