Evacuation order issued for Port Adelaide fire burning sulphur
People within one kilometre of Moonta Street at Port Adelaide are being advised to evacuate immediately due to burning sulphur producing large amount of "toxic" smoke.
An extremely dangerous fire broke out on Thursday morning at an industrial shed containing sulphur in Port Adelaide. The fire, which was producing toxic smoke, prompted an emergency evacuation, though this was later downgraded to an advisory level. Two workers suffered smoke inhalation and were taken to the hospital. Approximately 18 fire trucks, including aerial and hazardous materials vehicles, responded to the scene.
The fire was contained to the shed and did not spread to nearby properties. Chief Officer Jeff Swann stated that the fire involved over 30,000 tonnes of sulphur and that crews were conducting thermal imaging and atmospheric monitoring. The toxic gas sulphur dioxide poses a risk to public health and firefighter safety. SA Chief Public Health Officer Nicola Spurrier advised the public to monitor for symptoms of exposure to the toxic smoke, such as runny nose, sore throat, and cough.
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