**Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are no longer required on scene at this incident.**

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Cluden (near Townsville) – scrap metal fire as at 2:15pm Sun 11 June

Queensland Fire & Rescue crews are currently on scene at a scrap metal fire on Abbott Street, Cluden.The fire is currently contained and crews are continuing work to extinguish it. Smoke may impact the suburbs of Cluden and Idalia for the next few hours. Residents should close windows and doors and keep respiratory medications close by if required. Motorists should drive with caution and to conditions.