Greenland Centre Fire: Evacuations and Emergency Response
Incident Overview at Greenland Centre
In a dramatic turn of events at the Greenland Centre, a fire broke out in the basement, prompting the evacuation of about 500 office workers. Emergency services rushed to the scene with 18 trucks and 72 firefighters battling the blaze.
Emergency Response Actions
The fire started around 12pm on Tuesday, with crews finding a fire inside a garbage bin in the basement. Fire and Rescue NSW Inspector Steve Brown confirmed that the fire has been contained but indicated that heavy smoke remains in parts of the building.
Key Emergency Services Involved
- Firefighters
- Police
- Paramedics
Thanks to the swift action of emergency services, everyone was evacuated without injuries.
Further Updates Expected
Officials are monitoring the situation closely and will be providing updates as they continue to assess the impact of the fire.
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