An abandoned two-story building in Toronto, Lake Macquarie, was engulfed by fire on Sunday afternoon, prompting a significant emergency response.
Police, Paramedics and Firefighting Units rushed to Victory Parade shortly after midday. The alarm was raised by multiple Triple 0 calls.
Upon arrival, firefighters found the derelict structure fully ablaze and immediately commenced efforts to control the fire. Thick plumes of smoke were seen billowing over Lake Macquarie, drawing attention from the local community.
Authorities have confirmed that the building was unoccupied at the time of the fire, and there are no reports of injuries. Due to the presence of asbestos in the building materials, police have closed off the surrounding area to ensure public safety.
A spokesperson for Fire and Rescue NSW noted that the fire spread rapidly through the building.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
A Shop fire in Toronto NSW Australia on 15/9/2024. This shows a fire truck out the front with a burning building in the background. Image by Indigo Closet
Spectators watching the Toronto Fire. Image by Amy Thomas.
Image of NSW Fire and Rescue putting out the fire at Toronto. Image by David Keys.
What’s Left of the building by Eve Mathieson
A photo showing smoke issuing from the building from the road. Image by Sasha Wisz
Toronto Shop fire on 15/9/2024, it shows the fire flaring up from a distance. Image by Millie Lewa Currie
Smoke issuing from the Toronto shop fire. Photo by Kari Williams
Toronto Shop fire on 15/9/2024, it shows the fire putting out a lot of smoke distance. Image by Millie Lewa Currie
Image of the Toronto fire from the distance. Image by Bryce Patrick
View of the Toronto fire from across the water. Image by Nathan Kerr
Toronto Shop fire on 15/9/2024, it shows streets blocked off. Image by Millie Lewa Currie
Toronto Shop fire on 15/9/2024, it shows how the fire has been extingushed from a distance. Image by Millie Lewa Currie
Image of the Toronto fire on 15/9/2024 by Lorraine Kavanagh
Image of the Toronto fire on 15/9/2024 by Lorraine Kavanagh
Image of the Toronto fire on 15/9/2024 by Lorraine Kavanagh
Image of the Toronto fire on 15/9/2024 by Lorraine Kavanagh
Image of the Toronto fire on 15/9/2024 by Lorraine Kavanagh
Image of the Toronto fire on 15/9/2024 by Lorraine Kavanagh
Image of the Toronto fire on 15/9/2024 by Lorraine Kavanagh
Image of the Toronto fire on 15/9/2024 by Lorraine Kavanagh
Toronto Fire, Image by Stewart Dempster
Toronto Fire, Image by Stewart Dempster
Toronto Fire, Image by Stewart Dempster
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