Seven fire trucks respond to Smith Snackfood warehouse fire in South Australia
Emergency services received the call late Monday night, and seven fire trucks arrived at the South Road address shortly after.
Crews were soon able to contain the fire at the factory, which produces some of Australia's most popular chips.
It's understood the blaze started in a production oven.
A spokesperson for Pepsico, who owns the warehouse, confirmed supply 'will not be impacted.'
'A small fire occurred at our Regency Park site overnight and was quickly contained,' they said.
'All team members are safe and the site is now operational.'
'We thank local emergency services for their fast and effective response.'
The Pepsico warehouse manufactures chips such as Smiths, Red Rock Deli, Twisties, Doritos, Cheetos, and Burger Rings.
Pepisco has been manufacturing out of the factory in Regency Park, South Australia for more than 40 years.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Sky News AU
6 days ago
- Sky News AU
Seven fire trucks respond to Smith Snackfood warehouse fire in South Australia
The factory responsible for manufacturing some of Australia's most-loved chips has avoided significant damage after a fire broke out at the Smiths Snackfood warehouse in Adelaide overnight. Emergency services received the call late Monday night, and seven fire trucks arrived at the South Road address shortly after. Crews were soon able to contain the fire at the factory, which produces some of Australia's most popular chips. It's understood the blaze started in a production oven. A spokesperson for Pepsico, who owns the warehouse, confirmed supply 'will not be impacted.' 'A small fire occurred at our Regency Park site overnight and was quickly contained,' they said. 'All team members are safe and the site is now operational.' 'We thank local emergency services for their fast and effective response.' The Pepsico warehouse manufactures chips such as Smiths, Red Rock Deli, Twisties, Doritos, Cheetos, and Burger Rings. Pepisco has been manufacturing out of the factory in Regency Park, South Australia for more than 40 years.
Perth Now
6 days ago
- Perth Now
Aussie favourites at risk as fire breaks out
Australians have avoided some of their favourite snacks going into short supply after a fire broke out at the Smiths Snackfood Co Limited warehouse in Adelaide. Seven fire trucks were dispatched to the fire at the warehouse in Regency Park late on Monday night. Four firefighters donning respirators and wielding high-pressure hose lines were able to contain the blaze. The warehouse is responsible for the manufacturing of several iconic Aussie and American snackfoods including Smith's chips, Doritos, Twisties, Red Rock Deli chips, Burger Rings and Nobby's pub food snacks. The Pepsico-owned Smith's Snackfood Company warehouse has narrowly avoided going down in flames after firefighters were able to contain the fire. Google Credit: Supplied A spokesperson from Pepsico said the small fire was 'quickly contained'. 'All team members are safe and the site is now operational,' they said. 'We thank local emergency services for their fast and effective response. 'Supply will not be impacted.'
West Australian
6 days ago
- West Australian
Fire breaks out at Smiths Snackfood Co Limited warehouse in Adelaide
Australians have avoided some of their favourite snacks going into short supply after a fire broke out at the Smiths Snackfood Co Limited warehouse in Adelaide. Seven fire trucks were dispatched to the fire at the warehouse in Regency Park late on Monday night. Four firefighters donning respirators and wielding high-pressure hose lines were able to contain the blaze. The warehouse is responsible for the manufacturing of several iconic Aussie and American snackfoods including Smith's chips, Doritos, Twisties, Red Rock Deli chips, Burger Rings and Nobby's pub food snacks. A spokesperson from Pepsico said the small fire was 'quickly contained'. 'All team members are safe and the site is now operational,' they said. 'We thank local emergency services for their fast and effective response. 'Supply will not be impacted.'
