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Canterbury Road in Sydney’s south-west closed as emergency crews battle ‘suspicious’ car park blaze

Sydney commuters are facing traffic chaos with a major road blocked off in the city’s south-west during peak hour. 

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A fierce fire broke out in the basement of a furniture warehouse on Canterbury Road at Lakemba around 4:00am.

Sydney commuters are facing traffic chaos with a major road blocked off in the city’s south-west during peak hour.

Canterbury Road in Lakemba has been closed both directions between Dennis St and Holden St due to a large fire raging in the area.

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Emergency services were called to the underground car park of a furniture store on the road shortly after 4.00am on Monday, and remain on the scene.

Footage from the scene shows billows of black smoke filling the street as fire trucks battle the blaze.

Locals have been warned that there is low visibility through the area, and motorists should exercise caution and drive to conditions.

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