Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished an extensive building fire early this morning at Ballina, on the state’s North Coast.
Multiple Triple Zero (000) calls were received about the blaze which broke out just after 3.30 am on River Street. More than 25 firefighters and six fire trucks responded to the incident in the two-storey premises.
Firefighters extinguish the blaze
Firefighters quickly got to work to extinguish the blaze and protect neighboring properties
Upon arrival, firefighters quickly got to work to extinguish the blaze and protect neighboring properties. The building was completely destroyed and three vehicles parked outside the property were extensively damaged. It took crews over two hours to contain the fire.
Residents in the two units on the second floor self-evacuated, as well as from adjoining properties, and there were no reported injuries.
Structural integrity of the building
Firefighters set up an exclusion zone for specialist engineers to assess the structural integrity of the building, and conducted air quality testing in neighboring units.
NSW Police have established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the incident. NSW Ambulance was also in attendance.
