More than 60 firefighters were required to extinguish a massive blaze that broke out at a petrol station in Campbelltown, New South Wales on Friday night. The fire started with a small spark, which quickly grew into an inferno that engulfed a fuel tanker and several cars.
It took five hours for firefighters to bring the fire under control, during which time the service station’s main building and forecourt canopy were destroyed. Fortunately, no one was injured in the blaze, although the explosion was strong enough to shake nearby houses. Fire and Rescue NSW investigators are now working to determine the cause of the fire.
The blaze started at around 10:15 pm on Friday night, and firefighters were called to the scene shortly thereafter. They found that the petrol station was engulfed in flames, with flames rising more than 20 meters into the air. In addition to the petrol station, a nearby liquor store sustained minor heat damage, but no one was hurt.
Despite the efforts of the firefighters, the service station was completely gutted by the time the blaze was finally extinguished at around 3:15 am on Saturday morning. Several FRNSW crews remained on-scene to douse small reignitions and hot spots, while hazmat specialists worked to decontaminate the site.
Fire Investigation and Research Unit personnel were also called in to investigate the cause of the fire.
Although the fire caused significant damage, it was fortunate that no one was hurt. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of taking all necessary precautions when handling flammable materials. It also highlights the critical role that firefighters play in keeping our communities safe.