***VISION ALERT*** Firefighters extinguish car fire in high-rise parking station - Parramatta
Published: 16 Jul 2024 02:24pm
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have been faced with a challenging car fire on the top level of a multi-storey car park at Parramatta in Sydney’s west.
The crew from Parramatta Fire Station rushed to Wentworth Street just before 9pm last night amid reports of a vehicle exploding on the ninth floor of the car park.
The black Chrysler’s fuel tank had ruptured, the resulting flames driven up to four metres into the air by the blast and strong winds.
Firefighters were forced to carry their equipment up the stairs to the rooftop where they spent 40 minutes extinguishing the flames.
The cause of the blaze is considered suspicious.
NSW Police apprehended a person at the scene.
Media note – FRNSW footage of the fire is available here: https://vimeo.com/984654976/9e26636cc7?share=copy [external link]
Updated: 16 Jul 2024 02:29pm
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Stations nearby
110-114 Wigram Street, Harris Park (Parramatta) NSW 2150
6 Garfield Street, Wentworthville NSW 2145
340 Merrylands Road, Merrylands NSW 2160