Police are assisting the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) with a fire in a battery storage bank at a power sub-station at Bouldercombe near Rockhampton overnight, September 26.
The fire is believed to have started in a lithium battery storage unit at 7.45pm, and is currently causing hazardous smoke in the immediate area.
Police will continue to monitor the situation as there are a large number of batteries on site and there is a possibility the fire may spread to other units, creating a larger hazard.
Nearby residents are urged to monitor QFES and police social media sites and be prepared for police to door-knock homes in the area if the situation worsens.
The current QFES warning is for residents to close windows and doors and those with respiratory conditions are urged to keep their medications close by.
Work is being done to dowse the surrounding batteries and could continue for several days.
Initial investigations indicate the fire is non-suspicious.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
