2,500 People Evacuated From Sydney Aquatic Centre After Solar Panels Catch Fire

‘There is pretty extensive damage.’
2,500 People Evacuated From Sydney Aquatic Centre After Solar Panels Catch Fire
A damaged solar panel from a fire at Sydney Aquatic Centre in Australia on May 13. Courtesy of Fire and Rescue NSW
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More than 2,500 people, including hundreds of students, have been evacuated from Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre in Sydney’s inner west after solar panels went up in flames.

Six fire trucks and 24 firefighters rushed to the scene in Homebush, Sydney, at 12:15 p.m. on May 13 following reports of black smoke issuing from the building.

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Nina Nguyen is a reporter based in Sydney. She covers Australian news with a focus on social, cultural, and identity issues. She is fluent in Vietnamese. Contact her at [email protected].
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