Emergency services are currently battling a massive factory fire that has erupted in the Brookvale area of Sydney's Northern Beaches. The dramatic industrial blaze began around 5pm on Saturday, sending plumes of thick smoke into the evening sky and drawing a significant emergency response.
Emergency Response Underway
Fire and Rescue NSW crews were dispatched to the scene following multiple emergency calls reporting the large-scale factory fire. The incident has triggered a major emergency operation with numerous firefighting units working to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to adjacent properties.
Witnesses reported seeing flames shooting high into the air as the factory became fully engulfed. The exact cause of the fire remains unknown at this early stage, with investigations expected to commence once the blaze is brought under control.
Location and Impact
The fire is located in Brookvale, an industrial and commercial suburb on Sydney's Northern Beaches. The area contains numerous manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and commercial premises, raising concerns about potential spread to neighbouring properties.
Local residents have been advised to avoid the area and keep windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke affecting air quality. The scale of the fire suggests significant property damage, though no injuries have been reported at this time.
Ongoing Operations
Firefighters continue to work aggressively to contain the inferno, using multiple water streams and specialised equipment. The operation is expected to continue for several hours as crews work to fully extinguish the blaze and ensure no hotspots remain.
Authorities have established a perimeter around the affected area while emergency operations continue. Further updates are expected as the situation develops and fire investigators begin their work determining the fire's origin.
