Kingston tyre shop fire leaves one injured as Logan residents warned over smoke

A fire at a tyre shop in Kingston has left one person injured and sent thick black smoke over parts of Logan, prompting emergency crews to warn nearby residents to stay indoors and keep windows and doors closed.

Police have made an emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) due to a building fire at Kingston this afternoon, 27 May.

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The blaze broke out at a business on Queens Road, south of Brisbane, shortly after 1pm on Wednesday. Emergency services responded with more than a dozen Queensland Fire Department units, including specialist crews, as smoke rose from the industrial area and police moved to secure nearby streets.

One person was taken to hospital with burns to their leg and hand. Several cars were also destroyed before firefighters contained the blaze by about 2:30pm.

#BREAKING: More than 14 emergency crews have responded to a major fire after a car workshop went up in flames on Queens Road in Kingston.

Surrounding roads have been closed with diversions in place, and residents are being warned to stay indoors.

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The incident caused significant disruption around Kingston, with Queens Road closed in both directions between Hart Street and Meakin Road. Police also declared an emergency situation under the Public Safety Preservation Act, with an exclusion zone covering Queens Road from Meakin Road to Allan Street and between Plain Street and Scrubby Creek.

Public safety warning issued as smoke spreads over Logan

The most immediate concern for nearby residents was not only the fire itself, but the heavy smoke coming from the tyre business. Tyre fires can produce dense black smoke that may irritate the eyes, throat and lungs, especially for people with asthma, respiratory illness, heart conditions, older residents and young children.

Authorities urged people in the area to avoid the scene, remain indoors where possible and keep doors and windows shut. The advice was particularly important for homes and businesses near Queens Road, where smoke could move through the surrounding industrial and residential pockets depending on wind direction.

Queensland Government health guidance on smoke exposure advises people to stay inside, reduce outdoor activity and use air conditioning on recirculate where available when smoke is affecting their area. The official guidance can be read through the Queensland Government’s smoke and health advice.

The Kingston incident adds to recent public-safety concerns across eastern Australia, where extreme heat and fire warnings have shown how quickly official alerts can affect local communities, roads and daily routines.

The fire also highlights how quickly an industrial incident can become a wider community safety issue. A blaze at a single business can lead to road closures, emergency zones, traffic delays and health warnings for people who may not be close to the flames but are still exposed to smoke.

Emergency zone declared around Queens Road

The emergency declaration gave police additional powers to manage the scene and keep the public away while fire crews worked. Exclusion zones are commonly used when there is a risk from fire, smoke, damaged structures, hazardous materials or blocked access routes.

In Kingston, the closure of Queens Road affected a key local route through an industrial area used by businesses, workers and drivers moving between surrounding streets. Authorities asked people to avoid the area so emergency vehicles could move safely and crews could continue checking the site.

Although the fire was contained by mid-afternoon, smoke warnings remained important because conditions around industrial fires can change after flames are brought under control. Firefighters often need time to dampen down hot spots, inspect damaged areas and make sure burning materials do not reignite.

The cause of the fire was not immediately confirmed. Emergency crews remained focused on public safety, traffic control and preventing the incident from spreading further through the surrounding area.

For people near Kingston, the practical advice remained simple: stay away from Queens Road, avoid breathing in smoke where possible and follow official instructions until emergency services confirm the area is safe.