Factory fire – Fairfield East, NSW

Emergency services remain on scene at a large factory fire at Fairfield East this afternoon.

Just before 4pm (Thursday 12 March 2020), Fire and Rescue NSW responded to reports a factory was on fire on Fairfield Street, Fairfield East.

Firefighters arrived a short time later and requested the assistance of police due to safety concerns.

Officers from Fairfield City Police Area Command attended and established a wide cordon, which includes traffic diversions and evacuating the surrounding area.

For up-to-the-minute information about road closures and traffic diversions, visit www.livetraffic.com.

An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fire will be conducted in due course.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.

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