Emergency crews were called to the Paget Waste Transfer Facility last Friday morning after reports of a fire just before 9am.
The incident prompted an urgent public warning from Mackay Regional Council, advising residents to stay away from the site until further notice. Staff at the facility requested that no members of the public attend while firefighters worked to bring the situation under control.
For a short time, access to the facility was restricted as thick smoke and flames were managed by Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews. Council emphasised the importance of keeping the public clear of the area to allow emergency teams to safely complete their work.
By 10.49am, the fire had been fully extinguished and the site declared safe. The facility was reopened to the public shortly after, with council confirming normal operations could resume.
Details of the cause remained limited at the time of print.
Image for illustrative purposes only. Photo source: Queensland Fire Department
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