Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) teams continue their efforts at the site of a significant blaze in Surry Hills, focusing on extinguishing any remaining hot spots and facilitating investigations into the cause. This fire, which reached a peak level of '10th alarm', resulted in the demolition of two multi-storey structures on Randle Street yesterday afternoon.
FRNSW Firefighters and Equipment Mobilization
In an immense collaborative effort, over 120 FRNSW firefighters, along with 30 fire trucks from different Sydney stations, labored through the night to control and extinguish the inferno. Their swift actions preserved several nearby buildings, including residential apartments and office spaces across the street.
On-Site Monitoring and Drone Assistance
Although the fire has been extinguished, a small contingent of fire crews remains on-site to monitor for any potential flare-ups. Utilizing FRNSW's Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), they have been able to identify areas that may pose future risks.
Structural Damage and Safety Measures
The blaze has caused considerable structural damage. Engineers and safety experts are currently assessing the stability of the remaining structures. An exclusion zone has been established around the fire scene and is projected to remain for approximately a week.
Impact on Residents and Registration Guidance
The fire has displaced at least 50 local residents. Those affected are urged to register via the designated website if they haven't done so already. Residents of 1-5 Randall Street can retrieve personal items through the Red Cross registration process but are not permitted to reside in the building.
Investigation and RPAS Capabilities
The NSW Police Arson Squad has assumed responsibility for investigating the blaze's origins and circumstances. Their inquiries are being supported by FRNSW's Fire Investigation and Research Unit (FIRU), which is employing RPAS technology to assist in the investigation.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews remain at the scene of a major fire in Surry Hills, dousing reignition points and assisting with investigations.
The blaze, which at its peak was declared a '10th alarm', destroyed two multi-storey buildings on Randle Street yesterday afternoon.
FRNSW firefighters and trucks
More than 120 FRNSW firefighters and 30 fire trucks, from multiple stations across Sydney
More than 120 FRNSW firefighters and 30 fire trucks, from multiple stations across Sydney, battled into the night to contain and extinguish the flames.
They managed to save several buildings, including adjoining residential apartments and office blocks on the opposite side of the road.
FRNSW's RPAS, or drones
The fire is now out, but a small number of fire crews remain on-site, monitoring for potential flare-ups. They are being assisted by FRNSW's Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), or drones, which are helping pinpoint potential areas of concern.
Significant structural collapse has occurred at the site. Engineers and other experts monitoring the stability of what remains of the buildings.
Red Cross registration process
The advice for anyone who has been displaced and has not yet registered is to do so via the website
An exclusion zone is currently in place in the vicinity of the fire scene and, at this stage, is expected to remain for at least seven days.
As a result, at least 50 nearby residents have been left displaced. The advice for anyone who has been displaced and has not yet registered is to do so via the website.
Occupants of 1-5 Randall Street are permitted access to gain personal possessions, through the Red Cross registration process, but are not able to stay in the building.
FRNSW's RPAS capabilities
The NSW Police Arson Squad has taken over the investigation into the cause and circumstances of this incident.
They are being assisted by FRNSW's Fire Investigation and Research Unit (FIRU) and are also utilising FRNSW's RPAS capabilities during this process.
