Monday, April 24, 2017

Firefighters battle blaze metal scrapyard Sydney Blacktown

A fire has ripped through a metal scrapyard in Sydney’s west.

About 30 firefighters are working to put out the blaze, which began at the site on Sunnyholt Road near Blacktown around 5pm on Monday, according to 9News.

Clouds of heavy smoke can be seen in the area and flames are flicking several meters into the air.

Crews are using excavators to get access to the scrapyard.

There are no reported injuries.

It will be several hours until firefighters will be able to control the fire, according to 9News.

A Fire and Rescue NSW spokesman said 15 fire trucks were dispatched to the fire.

It is anticipated more trucks are en route.

Surrounding streets have been shut down in the meantime, causing heavy traffic

About 30 firefighters are working to extinguish an intense fire at a metal scrapyard in Sydney's west

Source: Firefighters battle blaze metal scrapyard Sydney Blacktown | Daily Mail Online


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