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Fire and Rescue NSW responded to reports of an explosion at an apartment block in the western Sydney suburb of Lidcombe. Follow the latest updates

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Update on the apartment building explosion

Fire and Rescue NSW superintendent Adam Dewberry said there is just one injury after the explosion and all other residents are accounted for. The injured individual has been transported to hospital, but Dewberry said officials have told him “they’ll be OK”. It’s unclear what injuries the person sustained. Dewberry said of the damage:

A number of these people will be displaced and will not be able to go back into their accommodation due to the damage to the structure.

We are not sure at this stage how this explosion has occurred. There is no fire.

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Publish date : 2025-06-12 22:59:00

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