A crime scene has been established following a large factory fire at St Peters overnight.
Emergency services were called to a factory on May Street about 9.25pm (Friday 22 May 2020), after reports of a large fire.
Fire-fighters were able to contain the blaze which has since been extinguished. The extent of structural damage is yet to be determined.
The premises and its surrounding businesses were closed at the time. No injuries have been reported; however, approximately 25 nearby residents were evacuated as a precaution.
Officers from Inner West Police Area Command attended to assist and established a crime scene.
The cause of the fire is yet to be determined. Once the scene has been declared safe, specialist forensic officers and fire investigators will examine the scene.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information is urged to come forward.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.
