Four firefighters injured as suspicious blaze destroys nine units in western Sydney

Four firefighters have suffered minor injuries after a fire tore through a unit complex in western Sydney, causing the roof to collapse.

A unit complex has been destroyed by fire in western Sydney. Picture: Facebook

Four firefighters have suffered minor injuries after a fire tore through a unit complex in Sydney’s west, causing the roof to collapse and leaving nine units extensively damaged.

Emergency services were called to the Halinda St property in Whalan shortly before 10pm on Tuesday, responding to reports of a building fire.

Fire and Rescue crews worked to extinguish the fire, which forced residents to evacuate.

No residents were reported injured.

However, four firefighters sustained minor injuries as they battled the flames, with the roof of the complex caving in during the emergency response.

All nine units were completely destroyed. Picture: Facebook

Four firefighters were injured during the blaze. Picture: Facebook

Officers from Mt Druitt Police Area Command have established a crime scene and launched an investigation, treating the fire as suspicious.

The blaze has now been extinguished. Picture: Facebook

As inquiries continue, detectives are urging anyone with information about the fire – or who may have been in the area at the time with any available dashcam/mobile phone footage – to contact Mt Druitt Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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