Gold Coast fire: Queensland Fire and Emergency Services tackle Maritimo factory fire on McPhail Rd at Coomera

Emergency services were called to a blaze inside a boat builder’s factory on the Gold Coast this afternoon. The business has now spoken out.

FIREFIGHTERS have managed to contain and extinguish a fire which ignited inside a boat builder’s factory on the Gold Coast this afternoon.

No one was injured in the blaze, which was reported at the Maritimo building on McPhail Rd at Coomera just before 2.20pm, a Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) spokeswoman said.

Inside the Maritimo factory on McPhail Rd at Coomera. A fire broke out in the building this afternoon. Picture: 9 News Gold Coast

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The fire was doused before it could cause extensive damage, Maritimo confirmed.

“A small fire that ignited in one of the fibreglassing sheds at luxury boat manufacturer Maritimo’s Coomera plant this afternoon was brought under control quickly and with minimal damage,” a statement read.

Maritimo general manager (operations) Phil Candler said workers quickly noticed the fire and protocols put in place to deal with fires kicked in immediately.

Staff members attempted to fight the fire and contacted authorities.

“The fire brigade attended quickly, the staff acted appropriately and the fire was brought under control quickly,” Mr Candler said

“No boats were damaged.”

The Maritimo factory on McPhail Rd at Coomera this afternoon. A fire broke out in the building. Picture: 9 News Gold Coast

Seven firefighting crews were called to the scene and the fire in the property was extinguished by 2.50pm.

Occupants had already evacuated by the time crews arrived.

Emergency services raced to the fire on McPhail Rd at Coomera, which was doused quite quickly by Queensland Fire and Emergency Services firefighters. Picture: Scott Powick

Firefighters were still on scene ventilating the premises at 3.20pm.

It’s not yet known what caused the blaze in the building and QFES fire investigators have been tasked to attend.

Plumes of smoke were seen rising from the building before firefighters arrived.

The factory at Coomera. Picture: Scott Powick

Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics attended, but no one required treatment.

Multiple Queensland Police officers were also called to the fire about 2.15pm.