People evacuated after kitchen fire

Firefighters at the scene. Picture: John Grainger Source: The Daily Telegraph

Firefighters at the scene. Picture: John Grainger Source: NewsLocal

RESIDENTS sleeping in units above a restaurant had to be evacuated this morning after a fire broke out in the kitchen.

Fire crews were called to Albion St Surry Hills following reports of smoke coming from the ground floor about 6.25am.

The residents in the upper levels of the mixed occupancy building were evacuated immediately upon arrival.

Firefighters at the scene. Picture: John Grainger Source: The Daily Telegraph

Firefighters managed to contain the blaze to the restaurant's kitchen, but the fire caused extensive smoke and water damage.

Nobody was injured during the incident.

Fire at this Surry Hill's restaurant. Picture: John Grainger Source: The Daily Telegraph

A NSW Fire Brigade spokesman said it was too early to determine what sparked the fire.
Investigations are continuing.

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