11 Nov 2024 | 09:02 AM UTC
Australia: Fire occurring at a factory on Stubbs Street in Auburn area, Syndey, afternoon of Nov. 11
Officials responding to fire at a factory on Stubbs Street in Auburn area, Sydney, Australia, afternoon of Nov. 11.
Officials responding to a fire in a factory on Stubbs Street in the Auburn area of Sydney on the afternoon of Nov. 11. Initial reports indicate 60 firefighters are attempting to control the flames. Authorities have set up an exclusion zone around Parramatta Road from St Hilliers Road to Hampstead Road and have ordered the evacuation of everyone in the area to Dooley’s Catholic Club, Lidcombe. The cause of the incident remains unclear.
Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the affected area. Authorities may restrict access to nearby roads to facilitate the movement of emergency vehicles. Officials may also mandate additional building evacuations in the vicinity as a precaution until clearance operations and investigations end.
Avoid the impacted area until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes and allow additional travel time to nearby destinations. Consider remaining indoors to avoid smoke exposure, especially if you suffer from a respiratory illness such as asthma, or conditions that lead to increased risk from smoke exposure. Eye irritation is possible; flush irritated eyes with copious amounts of clean water. Heed all official advisories, including evacuation orders.
