Fire burning sulphur emits 'toxic' smoke at Port Adelaide
A significant fire involving sulphur at an industrial site in Port Adelaide has been extinguished, though authorities warn of toxic smoke and potential respiratory irritation. Two workers were hospitalized following the incident, and residents were advised to monitor local updates.
Why it matters
The incident highlights industrial safety risks and the public health implications of chemical fires in urban port areas.
An evacuation order has been issued for a chemical fire at Port Adelaide. ( Supplied: Tim Whitrow )
An "extremely dangerous" fire that broke out in a large industrial shed containing sulphur at Port Adelaide has been put out.
The SA Metropolitan Fire Service says the smoke is considered "toxic" and SA Ambulance Service says one person has been taken to hospital.
Firefighters are expected to remain at the scene for some time.
Link copied Share Share article The Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) says a "significant, complex" fire burning inside a large industrial shed containing sulphur at Port Adelaide has been extinguished but warns residents to monitor emergency updates.
Emergency crews were called to the fire, which was burning sulphur and producing large amounts of "toxic" smoke, at about 10:15 this morning on Moonta Road at Port Adelaide.
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