Scrap metal blaze blankets Brisbane

Firefighters have worked throughout the night to contain an industrial blaze in Brisbane’s southwest. 

The inferno broke out in a scrap metal yard in Wacol yesterday and has now reportedly been contained to a small area.

The plumes of smoke prompted the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services to advise people to close their windows and doors.

An exploding lithium battery is believed to be the cause of the fire.

Firefighters expect to remain on the scene for some time.