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  • Investigators probe Ambarvale masonic center fire; roof collapsed amid intense overnight blaze.
  • Nine fire trucks, including aerial appliance, couldn't save burning 40x30m hall.
  • FRNSW Fire Investigation Unit deployed to identify fire's origin and cause.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators are currently assessing the aftermath of a significant fire that ravaged a masonic center in Ambarvale, located in Sydney's south-west.

The fire, which erupted at Wickfield Circuit hall at approximately 12:44 am, led to the complete collapse of the building's roof.

FRNSW Fire Investigation and Research Unit Involvement

The inferno required the response of nine fire trucks, including an aerial appliance, as firefighters worked from all sides of the expansive 40 x 30-meter, single-level structure. Despite their efforts, the building could not be preserved.

The FRNSW Fire Investigation and Research Unit (FIRU) has launched an inquiry to establish the fire's origin and spread. The unit is tasked with determining both the cause and the ignition point of the blaze.

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