Camellia fire destroys Boral factory

More than 100 firefighters battled a ferocious blaze overnight when it ripped through the Boral factory at Camellia.

Firefighters took two hours to contain the blaze. Picture: Dean Asher

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More than 100 firefighters battled a ferocious blaze overnight when it ripped through the Boral factory at Camellia.

A USG Boral spokeswoman said 15 workers were evacuated while crews including Parramatta, Rydalmere, Silverwater, Merrylands and Huntingwood contained the blaze.

Limited water resources were available to douse the inferno. Picture: Dean Asher

Investigators are still determining the cause of the inferno that started in 50m x 70m shed where corncies are proudced at USG Boral’s bulk distribution centre at Thackeray St.

A firefighter on the scene at Thackeray St. Picture: Dean Asher

A USG Boral spokeswoman said the fire was contained to the plant that manufactured cornices.

“The rest of the site is unaffected,’’ she said.

“There has been no impact on the other plasterboard production facilities or to customer dispatch.

“All 15 staff on site at the time were evacuated and thankfully, there were no injuries.

“USG Boral is working closely with police and other authorities as they investigate the cause of the fire”

The fire was under control by 12.20pm.

Relief was eventually found. Picture: Dean Asher

Boral manufactures and supplies building and construction materials.

The Camellia centre employs 100 people.

No one was injured. Picture: Dean Asher

Camellia factory fire. Picture: Dean Asher