Massive explosion in Girraween, western Sydney with yellow smoke spewing out of a drain
Massive explosion in Girraween, western Sydney with yellow smoke spewing out of a drain
- Firefighters respond to Hazmat incident in Girraween
- Western Sydney industrial complex billowed yellow smoke
- Occupants reported explosions and smoke coming from drain
Occupants within an industrial complex have been evacuated following reports of explosions and yellow smoke billowing from a drain.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is on scene responding to the major Hazmat incident at Girraween, in western Sydney.
Thirty firefighters and eight fire trucks were called just after 1.30pm to the complex on Mandoon Road.
Specialised firefighters in safety suits moved through the buildings in an attempt to find the source of the smoke.
Occupants of an industrial complex in Girraween in Sydney’s west were evacuated after reporting that they heard explosions and yellow smoke was seen billowing out from a drain
Eight people were evacuated from various units, with an exclusion zone set up by emergency services.
NSW Police and NSW Ambulance paramedics are on scene with the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) working to determine the cause of the explosions.
More to come.