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NSW Fire Brigades responded to a 6th alarm structure fire at the G2 Building at the University of NSW on Anzac Parade in Kensington.

Around 80 fire-fighters battled the blaze with multiple hand lines and three aerial-platform appliances.

Thick black smoke could be seen across Sydney. Police shut down the arterial road in both directions causing major logistical and traffic control nightmares for the public and government controlled transportation.

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The suburb of Birchgrove came to a standstill after a fire severely damaged a building overnight.

At 12.10am, fire crews responded to reports of thick smoke coming from a building in Louisa Rd. They had extreme difficulty in gaining safe access to the property and were forced to retreat until a safety re-assessment could be made.

The specialist fire boat “Ted Noffs” was dispatched to assist from the rear of the property, which bordered Sydney Harbour.