Dumpster fire in Zetland evacuated building

Hundreds of people were evacuated from a Zetland apartment building after a massive dumpster fire sent plumes of smoke across South Dowling St.

More than 250 people were evacuated from a Zetland apartment building after a massive dumpster fire sent plumes of smoke across South Dowling St.

Dramatic footage obtained by The Daily Telegraph has revealed the terrifying scenes engulfing afternoon commuters on Thursday.

Screenshots of the dumpster fire in Zetland.

Screenshots of the dumpster fire in Zetland.

Fire and Rescue acting superintendent Peter Church said several large industrial bins somehow caught fire.

“Because of the proximity to the unit and the strong winds, some of the units were under threat,” he said.

The fire is now under control and there are no reports of injuries.

All residents from the units have been accounted for.

Real life dumpster fire at a Zetland apartment complex a couple of blocks from my building. Couldn't tell if it'd jumped to the actual apartments or not 😮😥🚒 #Sydney pic.twitter.com/LhCDWDNUNB

— Candice M. (@kndis) November 22, 2018

#fire what looks like a massive fire 🔥 in #Zetland now. pic.twitter.com/2MkReLpJR9

— AARAN CREECE (@AaranJCreece) November 22, 2018

That was one hell of a bin fire. #Zetland. @10NewsFirst @9NewsSyd @7NewsSydney pic.twitter.com/1eEGO28OnU

— EFTM : 💻 + 🚘 + 🍷 (@EFTM) November 22, 2018

Fire Meriton Apartments East Village #sydney pic.twitter.com/pC9hrfkNat

— pinky grusovin (@pinkygruso) November 22, 2018