Lakemba Fire Today — Emergency services are responding to a building fire in Lakemba, Sydney, with the incident causing significant traffic disruption along Canterbury Road. The emergency response began at approximately 4:12 a.m.
Canterbury Road is closed in both directions between Dennis Street and Haldon Street as firefighters and other emergency crews respond to the incident. The closure is affecting traffic through the area while emergency operations continue.
Fire and emergency crews are attending the building fire and working to manage the situation. The road closure is allowing emergency personnel to safely access the scene and helping protect motorists and pedestrians from potential hazards.
The closure is expected to cause delays on Canterbury Road and surrounding streets, particularly during the morning commute. Drivers travelling through Lakemba are being advised to allow additional travel time and consider alternative routes.
Light vehicles can use local streets to divert around the closed section. Motorists approaching the area should follow traffic-control signs and directions from emergency personnel.
Heavy vehicles are being advised to consider alternative major routes, including Punchbowl Road and Georges River Road. The M5 Motorway may also provide an alternative depending on the vehicle’s destination.
The incident was last checked at approximately 5:21 a.m., when the Canterbury Road closure remained in place and the emergency response was continuing. The cause of the fire, the extent of property damage and whether anyone was injured have not been confirmed in the information provided.
Canterbury Road is expected to remain affected until authorities determine that the area is safe and emergency operations are complete. Drivers travelling through Lakemba should avoid the closed section and use available diversions until further notice.
