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Furniture factory fire burns in Marrickville while Mascot fire station was closed | #NSWpol #FBEU

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Darin Sullivan in Earth, Fire

A FURNITURE factory has been destroyed by a fire that left eight people suffering from smoke inhalation.

Three people were taken to hospital and were in a stable condition in Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.

via Furniture factory fire causes chaos in Marrickville | Herald Sun.

23 structure fires in NSW over the last 24hrs incl factory fire Marrickville, while Mascot fire station was closed due to budget cuts by the NSW O’Farrell Govt.

About Darin Sullivan (1966 Articles)

President of the Fire Brigade Employees’ Union and a professional firefighter with more than 25 years’ experience. I live and work on the NSW South Coast, Australia. I am a strong advocate for firefighters and emergency service workers with an interest in mental health issues and caring for those around me. I am a Director on the NSW Fire Brigades Death and Disability Super Fund and work with charities including ‘The Movember Foundation’. As a leader and activist I have long been active in the campaign for action on climate change. I am a Station Commander in the fire and rescue service in NSW and have 30 years experience fighting fires, both rural and urban. I am passionate about highlighting the impact climate change is having on fire preparedness and fire behaviour in Australia, and the risks associated with inaction on climate change. I am also a spokesperson for the Australian Climate Media Centre.