More than 100 firefighters swiftly responded to a significant fire that consumed a warehouse in Sydney’s western region early in the morning. The Great Western Highway, a crucial transportation route connecting Beresford and Greystanes Road, has now been reopened in both directions after being temporarily closed due to the fire, causing substantial traffic disruptions. The NSW Department of Fire and Emergency Services dispatched their crews to the Girraween section of the Great Western Highway around 2 am.
The warehouse fire in Sydney’s western area occurred overnight, and the situation necessitated a rapid response from fire personnel. The warehouse complex, which accommodated multiple businesses, became engulfed in a “well-developed” fire that rapidly extended throughout the structure. This extensive fire has resulted in the destruction of most of the building, along with several caravans, trucks, and cars, as stated by a spokesperson from the NSW Department of Fire and Emergency Services. Remarkably, there have been no reported injuries resulting from the incident.
Acting Commissioner of Fire and Rescue NSW, Jeremy Fewtrell, conveyed that as of 7 am, more than 20 firefighting vehicles remained present at the scene. Firefighters were compelled to combat the blaze from a distance after the building’s roof had collapsed. The fire’s intensity caused a complete structural collapse of the building, and even after this collapse, there were pockets of fire still active under the collapsed walls and roof. The firefighters’ dedicated efforts have allowed the reopening of the Great Western Highway, restoring normal traffic flow in the area.
