Fire safety officials have identified significant safety gaps at an industrial site on Shirley Street in Rosehill, raising concerns about the risk of fire hazards for workers and neighbouring properties.
Inspections at the site — which is home to multiple businesses and storage facilities — revealed shortcomings in fire prevention measures, including inadequate access for emergency services, insufficient sprinkler coverage in key areas and unclear evacuation routes. Safety authorities have warned that these issues could put lives and property at risk if a fire were to break out.
Local council representatives said they are working with site owners and tenants to rectify the problems promptly. Fire engineers engaged in the review emphasised that industrial environments require robust safety planning, given the presence of heavy machinery, flammable materials and large numbers of personnel at peak times.
Workers at the site expressed mixed reactions, with some saying they had long been aware of safety concerns but felt unsure about how to raise them formally. Others welcomed the inspection findings, hoping corrective action would lead to a safer workplace.
The discovery has also prompted broader discussion among industrial tenants and neighbouring businesses about the importance of proactive fire safety compliance — particularly in older facilities that may not have been designed to meet modern standards.
Fire safety experts say that compliance with building codes, regular drills, clear signage and up‑to‑date fire suppression systems are essential to preventing and effectively responding to emergencies in industrial settings.
The local council has indicated that follow‑up inspections will be carried out, and that non‑compliant areas must be upgraded within a specified timeframe. Failure to meet safety requirements could result in fines or restrictions on site operations.
