A Maserati fire in Brisbane CBD forced the evacuation of a 15-storey mixed-use building on Margaret Street and triggered an emergency response.
Emergency Response In Brisbane CBD
Emergency crews responded shortly before 9 a.m. on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, after reports of smoke coming from the basement of a building on Margaret Street in Brisbane CBD.
Smoke was reported rising from the basement to as high as the third floor of the building. Firefighters, police and ambulance crews attended the scene after the incident was reported.
Six fire trucks were dispatched as part of the response. Firefighters wearing respirators were seen entering and leaving the basement carpark while crews assessed the situation.
Building Evacuated And Nearby Site Cleared
The 15-storey mixed-use building was evacuated during the incident. Office workers were reported to have exited the building in a calm and orderly manner while emergency services worked at the site.
A construction site located next to number 46 was also evacuated as a precaution. The evacuation extended beyond the building itself as crews worked to ensure safety in the surrounding area.
Traffic Disruption On Margaret Street
Margaret Street was closed to traffic during the emergency response. The closure brought traffic along the street to a halt while firefighters and other emergency personnel remained at the scene.
Office workers were seen waiting outside on the footpath while the Brisbane CBD fire response continued.
The incident caused disruption in the city centre during the morning as authorities managed the situation.
Cause Of Fire Not Confirmed
The fire involved a Maserati located in the basement of the building. Witnesses said the vehicle had been parked in the basement for an extended period before the incident occurred.
The cause of the fire had not been confirmed. No confirmed public information was available regarding injuries connected to the incident.
At this stage, the established details remain the evacuation of the building, the emergency response, and the traffic disruption linked to the Brisbane CBD fire.
Published 8-Mar-2026
