St Marys Chemical Fire, Sydney, 19 April 2022

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews battling a hazardous materials fire at St Marys in Sydney’s west are urging local residents to remain indoors to avoid dangerous fumes.

The fire broke out around 6.30 this morning at a large chemical warehouse in Christie Street.

More than 130 firefighters and 26 fire trucks are at the scene trying to gain control of the blaze.

Aerosol cans are exploding within the site where a liquid petroleum gas cylinder is also alight.

The fire is producing a a large amount of fumes and FRNSW is advising residents to stay indoors and shut any windows.

https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/incident.php?record=1650316080