Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR) crews remain on scene at a structure fire on Ray Jones Dr and Lyons St, Portsmith. 

Crews have contained the fire, which broke out late on January 23.

Due to structural collapse, the fire is still smouldering and producing large amounts of smoke.

Smoke is expected to continue to affect the surrounding areas over the coming days. 

Residents should close windows and doors and keep respiratory medications close by if required. 

Motorists should drive with caution and to conditions.

Earlier

Portsmith (Cairns) – structure fire as at 9am Fri 24 Jan

Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR) crews remain on scene at a large structure fire on Ray Jones Dr and Lyons St, Portsmith. 

Crews worked through the night to contain the fire, which broke out on Thursday evening.

Multiple fire crews are working to fully extinguish the fire, which is producing a large amount of smoke in the area. 

Smoke is expected to continue to affect the surrounding areas today. 

Residents should close windows and doors and keep respiratory medications close by if required. 

Motorists should drive with caution and to conditions.

Earlier

Portsmith (Cairns) – structure fire as at 10.10pm Thurs 23 Jan

Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR) crews are currently on scene at a large structure fire on Ray Jones Dr and Lyons St, Portsmith.

Multiple fire crews are working to contain the fire which is producing a large amount of smoke in the area. 

Smoke is expected to affect the surrounding areas overnight. 

Residents should close windows and doors and keep respiratory medications close by if required. 

Motorists should drive with caution and to conditions.