Gas Cylinder Fire - Dubbo
Published: 04 Sep 2020 09:37am
Shortly after 9:30am, Fire and Rescue NSW received a Triple Zero (000) call, reporting a fire at a childcare centre on Wheelers Lane, Dubbo.
Upon arrival crews from Dubbo Fire Station found a gas bottle alight and assisted in evacuating more than 80 staff and children from the building.
Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire before submerging the gas bottle into a bin of water to cool down. The area has since been rendered safe.
NSW Ambulance also attended a precaution, however there were no injuries sustained as a result of the fire.
Updated: 30 Jan 2023 09:15pm
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Stations nearby
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