Breaking: Five hospitalised after forklift catches fire in Brisbane

Firefighters are working to stop the flames spreading to nearby shipping containers.

A person has sustained life-threatening burns in a blaze at a commercial site in Brisbane's east.

A forklift caught alight at a business on Anton Road at Hemmant at about 11am.

Firefighters are working to stop the flames spreading to nearby shipping containers.

A forklift caught alight at a business on Anton Road at Hemmant at about 11am. (ABC News)

One patient has life-threatening burns to their chest, head and face, while another has suffered serious burns to their arms.

Emergency services say three people are being treated for smoke inhalation.

All five are being transported to hospital.