Firefighters Battle Huge Blaze at Paddington Flat
Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters raced to a flat on Star Street, Paddington, after flames erupted just after 6pm on Wednesday. The fire began in a basement flat and quickly spread to the floor above, sparking panic among residents.
Heroic Efforts by Fire Crews
Firefighters wearing breathing apparatuses stormed into the burning building, battling the blaze with two hose reels and a powerful jet. Authorities urged residents to keep all doors and windows shut to help contain the fire and assist firefighters in their efforts.
Cause Still a Mystery
The cause of the fire remains unknown and is currently under investigation. More details will be released as the story develops.