Thousands of Christmas shoppers evacuated after mall food court fire
A fire in a shopping centre food court has forced the evacuation of thousands of Christmas shoppers.
More than 3000 Christmas shopper have been evacuated from a Westfield shopping centre in Western Sydney after a fire broke out.
Fire and Rescue NSW were called to the Penrith Westfield about 1.20pm Sunday after reports of a fire in the shopping centre’s food court.
Shoppers were forced out into the car parks and surrounding streets as firefighters responded and tried to control the blaze.
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It was extinguished about 1.50pm, with one person needing smoke inhalation.
The cause it yet to be determined.
More to come.
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