Firefighters are battling a blaze that has engulfed a petrol station in Sydney’s south-west, sending plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky.
NSW Fire and Rescue said 50 firefighters were battling the fire that broke out at the Metro Petroleum station on Hamilton Road in Fairfield about 12.40pm.
A blaze engulfed the roof of a service station in Sydney’s south-west on Tuesday afternoon. Credit: Nine News
Aerial footage showed flames and smoke shooting from the roof as fire crews fought to contain the “fierce” blaze.
The service station and surrounding buildings were evacuated as 13 fire trucks arrived on the scene.
There are no reports of injuries, said NSW Fire and Rescue.
Firefighters battle the blaze in Fairfield.Credit: Edwina Pickles
The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.Credit: Edwina Pickles
Traffic is being diverted, with Hamilton Road closed in both directions as firefighters battle the ongoing blaze.
A 150-metre exclusion zone has been set up by police around the scene.
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