Furniture shop explodes into flames in Sydney as more than 30 firefighters battle to control the blaze
A massive factory fire has caused commuter chaos as emergency crews battle to control the blaze.
Firefighters from across Sydney were called to the three-storey furniture manufacturing shop on Falcon St, Crows Nest at 5.45am on Friday.
The road has been close in both directions while more than 30 firefighters try to contain the fire and stop it spreading to other buildings.
Firefighters from across Sydney were called to the three-storey furniture manufacturing shop on Falcon St, Crows Nest at 5.45am on Friday
Motorists are being asked to avoid the area. Police and paramedics are also at the scene.
A NSW Fire and Rescue spokesman said the fire was significant as it had broken through the roof.
It is not yet known what caused the fire or whether it is suspicious.
Residents woke early tp the large blaze, fire crews have been on the scene since 5.45am on Friday
The road has been close in both directions while more than 30 firefighters try to contain the fire and stop it spreading to other buildings