Parramatta fire: Stay indoors alerts after massive fire engulfs businesses in Sydney’s west
Emergency alert warnings have been sent to residents as they are told to stay inside and close all windows and doors after a massive fire in a laundry business produced a billowing smoke cloud that may be toxic.
Just after 1am on Tuesday morning Fire & Rescue crews responded to the large factory fire on Dunlop Street at North Parramatta in Sydney’s west.
Firefighters were confronted with a large linen business that had burst into flames and was totally engulfed and raised a 10th Alarm which is the highest possible rating and calls the largest possible response.
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A local vet, with recovering animals inside, had to be evacuated and NSW Fie & Rescue reported all the animals were saved.
Firefighters worked for several hours throughout the morning with multiple 70mm hose lines, aerial appliances and water relays, successfully bringing the fire under control and stopping further spread into the surrounding factories.
A significant number of crews remain on scene working to completely extinguish the fire and assess the damage to surrounding premises.
Church Street Parramatta has been closed and the surrounding areas are cordoned off causing heavy traffic delays and diversions.
