Firefighters extinguishing electrical kiosk fire - Auburn
Published: 10 Oct 2022 03:18pm
Firefighters are working to extinguish a fire in an electrical kiosk at Auburn in Sydney's west.
The fire broke out around 1.45pm in Auburn Road.
Five Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) trucks have responded to the incident.
Authorities evacuated two nearby home units as a protective zone was established.
Power to the kiosk was cut as fire crews dealt with the flames and a large amount of transformer oil, which combined to create a large pall of smoke.
No-one has been injured in the incident.
NSW Police are diverting traffic around the fire scene.
Updated: 30 Jan 2023 09:14pm
Related safety topics
It“s the law to have at least one working smoke alarm installed on every level of your home.
If you do your bit to minimise the risks in your home, we can all stay safer together.
Details about this incident may change and should not be used as emergency information and/or advice.
For all life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000)
For flood information, warnings or requests for non-life threatening assistance, call the SES on 132 500 or visit the NSW State Emergency Service website here. [external link].
For information directly relating to bushfires please call the Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737 or visit the NSW Rural Fire Service Website here. [external link]
Stations nearby
122 Adderely Street, Silverwater NSW 2141
37 Church Street, Lidcombe NSW 2141
263 Guildford Road, Guildford NSW 2161