Bondi Junction power substation explodes after suspicious fire attack
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</font></font></strong></span><span>Around 3.00am a fire in a power substation and council caravan in Bondi Junction caused the evacuation of around 20 residents and blacked out approximately 400 square metres of Bondi Junction.</span></p><p><span>Upon the arrival of Woollahra and Randwick Fire stations the crews were confronted with a large electrical blaze also involving a nearby caravan. Both structures were totally involved in flames.</span></p><p><span>Multiple electrical explosions occurred during the incident, sending police and on-lookers running for cover.</span></p><p><span>It took over 30 minutes to control the blaze also utilising the assistance of the CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) Hazmat Fire unit.</span></p><span>At this stage it's unclear how the fire started, however a crime scene has been established. </span><span>The fire investigation and research unit, "FIRU" has been called to examine the scene and assist with the investigation.</span><span>
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