‘Severe': Blaze rips through cafe, factory at Guildford, Sydney
More than 20 firefighters were called to the scene on Byron Rd at Guildford at about 1.40am on Thursday.
A NSW Fire and Rescue spokesman said the fire spread from the cafe to an adjoining building, causing 'severe damage'.
The spokesman said one firefighter had been transported to hospital as a precaution because he had 'a bit of a fall' while battling the blaze.
The owner of the cafe reportedly tried to bring the first fire under control before it spread to the neighbouring factory, as per Today.
A woman in her 40s - believed to be the cafe owner - and the firefighter were both transported to Westmead Hospital.
It has also been reported people were seen getting in the way of emergency services at the scene.
NSWFR has said the fire is not being treated as suspicious.
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