Diners and staff at the Hungry Jack’s in Annerley were forced to evacuate when a car suddenly burst into flames in the drive-thru lane this afternoon, August 21, 2024.
The emergency unfolded at approximately 4:00 PM at the busy intersection of Ipswich Road and Waterton Street. Eyewitnesses reported seeing thick smoke and flames engulfing a vehicle in the drive-thru bay, prompting immediate alarm among patrons and employees.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services quickly responded to the scene. Upon arrival, they found the vehicle “well engulfed” by fire, according to a spokesperson from the Queensland Fire Department. The firefighters swiftly contained the blaze to the vehicle and extinguished it by 4:30 PM.
While the fire did not spread to the restaurant building, management took the precautionary measure of evacuating all occupants. The Fire Department confirmed that all individuals were safely accounted for, with no reported injuries.
Local authorities are investigating the cause of the fire. The Hungry Jack’s Annerley location is expected to reopen once safety inspections are completed.
Published 21-August-2024
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