INCIDENT UPDATE:

A precautionary evacuation order was issued at 9.19 am February 28 2023 as Fire and Rescue NSW crews responded to a major hazardous materials incident at a chemical manufacturing plant in Sydney’s east.

The situation is ongoing and an emergency evacuation order has been issued for people and local traffic within 800 metres of the tower.

2GB listeners have been stunned by large flames across the sky in Sydney’s east.

Fire and Rescue NSW have told Ben Fordham its a “controlled burn-off” at an industrial area in Banksmeadow.

Two fire crews are on the scene.

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