*** VISION ALERT*** Major factory fire and multiple blazes contained overnight - Sydney
Published: 20 Feb 2025 01:57pm
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has demonstrated its extensive firefighting capabilities, responding to multiple significant fires across Sydney overnight, the largest of which was a major factory blaze in Revesby.
More than 100 firefighters and 25 fire trucks, including multiple aerial ladder platform trucks, worked for approximately four hours to contain a fierce warehouse fire that broke out at around 11.00pm on Milperra Road.
The fire started to spread quickly but firefighters successfully contained the blaze, preventing major damage to surrounding properties.
Crews also extinguished a significant grass and bush fire that broke out towards the rear of the property, with the assistance of NSW Rural Fire Service and FRNSW water tankers.
The factory fire caused significant structural collapse, with hotspots smoldering and reigniting throughout the night. Firefighters are still on scene, extinguishing and mopping up from the blaze.
Investigations are also underway to determine where and how the fire started.
As part of the clean up process, FRNSW has identified an asbestos fibro roof at the site. Although the roof is stable, FRNSW is working closely with the NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), local council and the property's insurance company to implement a recovery and asbestos management plan to ensure that the asbestos is contained in line with guidelines provided by safety experts.
While crews battled the Revesby fire, FRNSW also responded firefighters to other multiple serious incidents across Sydney including:
- Stennett Road, Ingleburn: Approximately 10 fire trucks and 40 firefighters contained a factory roof fire in around 90 minutes, with 12 people evacuated.
- Braidwood Street, Strathfield: Six fire trucks and 22 firefighters fought a blaze involving rubber playground equipment inside an industrial unit.
FRNSW's Strategic Operations Centre ensures that resources are strategically relocated when major incidents occur, maintaining coverage across the city. This ensures that even during peak demand, fires are extinguished and resolved quickly.
Media note: Footage from this incident is available here: https://vimeo.com/1058424759/70e08003ae?share=copy [external link]
Updated: 20 Feb 2025 01:02pm
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