A fire in Brisbane's Sherwood suburb sent thick smoke across Queensland's capital on February 8, 2026. The blaze broke out at 11:30 AM in a commercial warehouse on Sherwood Road.

Fire Response

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services declared a third-alarm response. Fifty firefighters and 12 appliances battled the blaze. The fire was contained by 4:00 PM.

Impact

Police evacuated 200 residents within a 500-meter radius. Smoke drifted eastward affecting Indooroopilly, Toowong, and the CBD. Air quality monitors recorded hazardous PM2.5 levels.