Posted on 11/06/2016 2:12:11 PM PST by Rebelbase
(Australia)
FIRE crews are battling an intense blaze at a bacon factory at Kingaroy, northwest of Brisbane.
Emergency services were called to the fire at SunPork Fresh Foods’ Swickers bacon factory on Kingaroy-Barkers Creek Rd about 8am, where they found the factory engulfed in flames.
It is understood nearby homes and businesses were evacuated amid fears that the smoke could be carrying a toxic chemical.
Police have cordoned off the road and have urged motorists to avoid the area.
Paramedics remain on standby. It’s believed no one has been injured.
Local LNP Member for Nanango and Deputy Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington tweeted an image of the fire.
Federal Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has offered assistance to SunPork and its employees.
“This iconic business has played an integral part for employment in the South Burnett and Queensland’s pork processing for more than 50 years,” he said in a statement.
Photos at link.
Probably started by ISIS.
Oh, dear Gawd, no.
Why are the muslims celebrating? s/
Oh. The humanity!
All that bacon...all that lard...
This is worse than The Hindenberg.
One time I dated a waitress. She came straight from work, came in the door hugged me and said “I’m sorry I probably smell like bacon”.
And I say baby you know I love that dirty talk....
“_____________________________” :-(
Toxic? More likely too many people wanted so stand downwind and they were blocking traffic.
Is this real Bacon? Or since it is happening in Australia, like Canadian Bacon? It’s a tragedy either way, but I would like to know, if there are any Aussie FReepers out there.
At first I read Kangaroo bacon factory.
This could be the worst of news, or the best.
"Meanwhile, diligent workers struggled to clear the mounds of crispy bacon from the factory. Some said that, though they were experienced, the overwhelming odor of crispy pork brought tears to their eyes."
Moooslims?
I carry a bag of fried pork skins around at all times, just in case I get stuck in a queue or waiting room with a bunch of mooselimbs.
Save the bacon! Save the bacon! Save the bacon!
That is the coolest thing I’ve seen today .
About a month ago, I was at the grocery store waiting behind a muslim woman. I was sorely tempted to get a pack of bacon, and throw it on the conveyer belt behind her food to see her reaction.
How many “smells good” jokes have there been so far? I didn’t look, just read the headline.
‘Federal Member’. Is that a polite way to call politician a ‘Richard’?
S/. Call me if you don’t get it.
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