Five hospitalised after forklift catches fire in Brisbane
A person has sustained life-threatening burns in a blaze at a commercial site in Brisbane's east.
A forklift caught alight at a business on Anton Road at Hemmant at about 11am.
Firefighters are working to stop the flames spreading to nearby shipping containers.
A forklift caught alight at a business on Anton Road at Hemmant at about 11am. (ABC News)
One patient has life-threatening burns to their chest, head and face, while another has suffered serious burns to their arms.
Emergency services say three people are being treated for smoke inhalation.
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