New Chum Ipswich – chemical leak

Multiple Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are on scene at a chemical leak at an industrial site off Barclay Street, New Chum. Crews are attempting to mitigate a chemical leak which is causing a plume of smoke to drift west from the site towards Blackstone, Bundamba and surrounding areas. Crews are expected to be on site for several hours. Nearby residents are asked to close windows and doors and if suffering from a respiratory condition, keep medications close by.

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