Structure Fire - Woolloomooloo
Published: 18 Sep 2020 07:48pm
Just before 8pm this evening, Fire and Rescue NSW crews responded to reports of a building fire on Dowling St, Woolloomooloo.
More than 40 Firefighters from Fire Stations across Sydney are on scene working to extinguish a fire on the top level of a five story building which has spread into the roof.
There are no reported injuries.
NSW Ambulance and NSW Police also are on scene.
Further updates will be posted to the link below when available.
UPDATE: 8:50pm
Fire contained and extinguished to unit of origin, no further spread to building.
Primary and secondary searches conducted with all clear.
Ventilation commencing shortly.
UPDATE: 9:45pm
5 people evacuated and 3 people transported by NSW Ambulance.
Detectives from NSW Police on scene investigating fire scene.
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Superintendent Adam Dewberry from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) said this is a timely reminder that calling Triple Zero (000) for an emergency can be the difference between life and death.
The Triple Zero (000) service is the quickest way to get the right resources from emergency services to help you. It should be used to contact Police, Fire or Ambulance services in life-threatening or time-critical situations.
Superintendent Adam Dewberry from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) said this is a timely reminder that calling Triple Zero (000) for a fire emergency can be the difference between life and death, or a building or other property being saved or destroyed.
The Triple Zero (000) service is the quickest way to get the right resources from emergency services to help you. It should be used to contact Police, Fire or Ambulance services in life-threatening or time-critical situations.
Updated: 30 Jan 2023 09:15pm
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