Mayor thanks emergency services for Moorebank fire response
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Liverpool Mayor Wendy Waller has thanked emergency services for their responses to the challenging fire in the Moorebank industrial area that has burned for just over a day.
The fire broke out early on Tuesday afternoon in Yulong Place, with the blaze’s intensity, explosions and dense smoke prompting the evacuation of more than 100 people from 40 nearby homes and another 200 from neighbouring businesses.
The Mayor said Liverpool City Council quickly initiated its emergency response plan, preparing the Chipping Norton Boatshed to potentially shelter up to 50 residents who could not return to their homes on Tuesday night.
“Only a handful of people dropped in, but left by about 8pm after they found somewhere to stay overnight,” Liverpool Mayor Wendy Waller said.
“Council was ready to support them but it is pleasing that everyone was able to find accommodation.”
The Regional Emergency Management Officer also requested that Council’s Rose Street, Liverpool depot be prepared for use as a local control centre for emergency services. It was not required.
Council staff assisted emergency personnel staff day and night with traffic control and assisted with the delivery of materials to assist.
The NSW Environmental Protection Agency is advising on potential pollution impacts.