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Greenacre Timber Factory Blaze Collapses Roof, Threatens Nearby Properties

Firefighters report limited water supply, prompting protective operations around the site.

Overview

  • Emergency crews were called just before 3pm Tuesday to a timber flooring factory between Claremont Avenue and Beresford Avenue in Greenacre.
  • The factory roof collapsed with major damage to brick walls, and a nearby truck was destroyed.
  • Fire and Rescue NSW says no injuries or missing persons have been reported.
  • Police established an exclusion zone, urged motorists to avoid the area, and advised residents to keep windows closed due to hazardous smoke.
  • FRNSW reports water-supply difficulties as crews work to shield adjacent properties, with outlets citing differing responder counts: ABC reports more than 50 firefighters with 12 trucks, while 9News reports more than 30.