A major fire erupted at a Metro service station in Fairfield, southwest Sydney, on Wednesday evening after multiple gas cylinders exploded, prompting evacuations of nearby residents.
Fire and Rescue NSW responded to the blaze on Hamilton Road at 6:30pm, deploying over 50 firefighters and 17 fire trucks to the scene. The fire began when several gas cylinders at the station exploded, with 20 cylinders stored in the area.
Emergency services ordered 15 people from surrounding homes to evacuate as a precaution. Firefighters worked to douse the cylinders that were venting and on fire.
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A Fire and Rescue NSW spokesperson confirmed the blaze has been extinguished, with crews monitoring for residual gas leaks. No injuries have been reported.
