Industrial site smoke plume - Port Botany
Published: 07 Jul 2021 09:36am
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received numerous Triple Zero (000) earlier today about a large fire and plumes of black smoke which was visible across Sydney's eastern suburbs.
Upon investigation by FRNSW, it was determined that the cause of the fire was due to a commercial premises in Port Botany having activated a gas venting system through a high-rise safety flare.
As gas was vented through the flare, it ignited and caused large flames to shoot out of the stack.
The incident was deemed not to be a cause for concern for the community.
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Updated: 30 Jan 2023 09:15pm
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PORT BOTANY | An industrial site has activated its safety systems. Excess gas is being burnt off through a stack, creating a large flame and black smoke which may be visible for some distance. #FRNSW is aware of the situation.
10:00am • Jul 07, 2021 - View tweet on Twitter
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