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BREAKING NEWS Marrickville fire: Huge blaze breaks out at factory

BREAKING NEWS Marrickville fire: Huge blaze breaks out at factory

Daily Mail​5 hours ago

Firefighters are currently battling a massive blaze at a factory in Marrickville.
The fire broke out at around 3.30am, triggering a large-scale emergency response.
Crews are working to contain the flames and thick smoke both from the ground and the air.
At this stage, the cause of the fire remains unknown

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