Footage from major building fire in Surry Hills

[@staticbuilds7613]

Showing the damage to the other buildings really help to show how dangerous and immense the heat is from the fire.

[@mr.polemikus4933]

Let me dare a vague hint about it ...painted wooden slabs and planks instead of concrete castings and brick floors ...just a guess....

[@ChemEDan]

@@mr.polemikus4933 brick floors?

[@cv507]

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[@Joe-sn6ir]

or how PHYSICALLY DANGEROUS cities are??? we already know how dangerous they are due to criminals. and how dangerous they are politically because only idiots live in such cramped quarters and then vote for idiot leftists.

[@NathanM4A1]

Yup, just goes to show what the men and women who fight fires experience. Really drives home that when they say its burning hot, even under all their bunker gear, they really mean it.

[@FlorenceSlugcat]

This video shows the importance of two things. The importance of keeping nearby building cool to prevent the spread on other buildings, such as the one infront And the effectiveness of firewalls, which allowed to keep the buildings next door from the two that burned from going down aswell

[@dylanmaxard5822]

I mean the first point is kinda valid but this one looks more like a case of radiant heat

[@jed-henrywitkowski6470]

Yep. I sometimes work for a Nam vet who was an assistant fire chief, who told me about this. Now I snicker at folks who wonder why an FD waste water on a neighboring structure that is not ablaze! Jk.

[@argentum530]

This fire shows why sprinkler systems are so important. It's like having a hundred firefighter on scene already working to extinguish the fire when you arrive.

[@maxmouche]

Thanks a lot for sharing this and keeping the community informed. As a Surry Hills local who lives only a few minutes from the building, I’m thankful for the work of all the emergency services. Hope you’ll upload more great footage like this from yesterday and the days that will follow so as to keep us up to date.

[@alexandragrace8164]

Absolutely terrifying. I walked passed the ruined building yesterday - there were still so many fire trucks, firefighters, police officers, engineers, and reporters there. Thank you to the firefighters for working so hard and facing dangerous conditions to protect the city from this fire. I sure hope those kids learned their lesson, and I hope that the Cadaver Dogs do not find any bodies in the rubble. 😢

[@davepowell7168]

Cadaver dogs are also used for diagnosis, amazing creatures

[@zamistro]

What was the cause? Kids you say?

[@nntflow7058]

@@zamistro Well, since it's 2023. We gotta blame it on the Feminists this time.

[@Loza_1703]

@@nntflow7058is this supposed to be a joke? I can’t tell if it is supposed to be or not because i kinda want to laugh at it but i don’t wanna mess it up

[@nntflow7058]

@@Loza_1703 Remember, If you messed it up, keep blaming it on all women.

[@ronfreniere8769]

Haven't seen that much fire, since I was a kid growing up in a factory city. Watching the old factories burn. Hope there were no severe injuries to anyone who was related to this incident. Thank you to all firefighters everywhere for protecting the citizens of your coverage area.

[@newenglandcoast7121]

What a huge fire, I hope no one was hurt. Incredible effort by the firefighters!

[@leokimvideo]

Poor Pigeons, lost their homes & little ones in this blaze. You can see them attempting rescues just as the wall collapses.

[@DrTWG]

Thanks . Good observation - even if I'd spotted it I wouldn't have known the significance - I've learned something.

[@usafman8864]

​@@DrTWG True, well said.

[@davepowell7168]

The heroism of the pigeons surpasses the firefighters

[@defeatSpace]

those little shits are probably the cause

[@marleyvonhoffstein3193]

🙄

[@willydmoore3921]

Wow, Hollywood couldn’t even create a fire scene as intense and dynamic as this one. Great job to the fire crews and you for the amazing recording. From USA, kudos.

[@duncil85]

That is 💯 true! Great job knocking down that fire and awesome documentary skills!!! More kudos from the USA

[@digger26]

Great video. Was really nice the way you covered things after the fire was out. Too many of these videos end with building still smoking and no explanations. Yours is the best!

[@usafman8864]

Exactly

[@patbarlen2764]

What a horrific fire. Thanks for posting, good job

[@hana.the.writer5074]

Horrific, yes but nothing close to real horror opposite to Grenfell Tower fire, UK. That tower turned to ashes in less than half an hour. There’s a documentary on it on KZbin.

[@MK-kv8bm]

Great work to all the FRNSW on this job and all you do. Thank you.

[@TheBaritoneCrooner]

Keeping frontages facing the fire cool is so vitally important to stop the spread. Great work by your fire brigades. 😉

[@Cre8tvMG]

Hey gents - thanks for all you do to help keep us safe. You run towards danger and we respect that.

[@Kamil_O]

Great footage and amazing work done by firefighters,

[@locoslococo]

I met a lovely Australian firefighter in London UK area.He had accumilated about a years worth of leave / holidays and was travelling around world for a year.he had been a fireman for quite a few years and now worked in fire prevention. One of the questions i asked him was, Did he miss being a fireman on active call? What he told me was something like ..He liked his work fighting fires but generally by the time he arrived on a call the fire had taken hold of the structure and often it resulted in exhuming remains of humans from the fire..He said that he found his prevention work saved many more lives getting smoke detectors and alarms fitted..Keep up the good work chaps and ladies Regards from UK.

[@jix177]

Amazing how effectively it was contained. Relatively little damage to the building across the street, and the two attached buildings don't even look lightly singed!

[@FlorenceSlugcat]

Well actually one of the two attached buildings did burn. But the ones of each sides of thoses two burned down buildings didnt. It appears that the building next to it had a portion of the main building collapse and fall on top it it, since it is much lower. The pictures makes me believe all that burning materials fell down on it and trough its roof, inside of the building which probably is the reason it couldnt be contained.

[@jenbrixton6834]

Thanks for sharing, such an amazing job done by all. Sending all my love from Worcester UK ❤ stay safe

[@NeilM01989]

Liked and shared, hope everyone is alright and no lives lost. Especially the firefighters

[@KathrynsWorldWildfireTracking]

*Captions for the Deaf:* (Upvote please, since auto-generation not working for start of video.) (Sirens over Radio Speech - Presumed Commander) 0:00 to 1:15 : "Ok, ___ we're gonna _____ outside the ____ zone...we've got a building fully-involved. "To all crews (at the) fire grounds...I want everyone outside the collapse zone...it's fully-involved...we're going (for a) defensive strategy." New male speaker on radio: "____ I'll come to you through ______" (I can't make it out - street name?) Voices from inside the car (Soft, in awe) Passenger: "Just take your time (navigating through the traffic.)" Reply of Driver to Passenger: "Yup. You'll have to tell me where to stage...sorry, where to locate...you'll be in charge, I imagine? (Sees flames, exclaims) Far out!" Passenger: "Let's find out what type of building it is...here will do." (To park.) Driver: "Here? Coming in, behind the heavy?" Passenger: "Just stop here...back up..." _Speech ends until captions begin working at __4:05_ Please fill in blanks if anyone can make them out.

[@stevepunter3704]

The heat that would be coming from that would be unbelievable.

[@clive8907]

Hope everyone got out safely,, great job done by the fire fighters,keep up the good work,,,from Cheltenham UK.

[@born_analogic_tik_die_digital]

Spectacular video from the drone & amazing how these machines help in so many ways nowadays

[@21lt]

Great job! Glad nobody was hurt. Greeting from San Antonio, Texas (SAFD) USA.

[@Low.quality.aviation]

My father is a firefighter. Here in montana, we mostly get barns on fire plus the occasional house fire. Nothing like this. Probably the closest thing to this fire we’ve had is when a Grain Elevator burned down.

[@judyphilibert6921]

I read your comment. With you living in a State that has forest along it's (North) Western Border, I'm sure your Dad has participated in forest fire containment, either in your region or elsewhere in the US. Please pass on my "Thanks!" and gratitude for the risks he takes for all of us. 👏🏻🎖🍁

[@HarrisonBorbarrison]

What a chilling video. I would hate to be in such a situation.

[@joegaito702]

Let's stop and hope everyone is doing ok the paramedics and firemen deserve a lot of credit your service and time and efforts are deeply appreciated great job great catches as usual keep them safe out there you guys rock thanks ! Joe

[@suzylarry1]

that was a intense fire , the heat must have been horrendous . not much to investigate with the build falling in and around . A early report just after the fire started , there were videos of folks in the Restaurant across the street before fire entered the customers were sitting at tables eating and watching before evacuations . Hope no injuries

[@stevej02]

The media went out of their way to provide zero description of the kids who did this. I wonder which characteristic they were trying to hide???

[@Thespiansewist]

My brother was in nsw fire brigade for over forty years and loved everyday serving as firemen.Special citizens I say thank you for serving and protecting the community

[@davidsouthwell8196]

Thank you 👍 for your quick response

[@lnteIIigence]

1:58 That silence after it collapsed 😨

[@wcresponder]

Surprising to see so few monitors....I guess they aren't standard kit on the rigs. Great job on the minimal collateral damage. Good to hear no serious injury or fatalities.

[@jurgenkuhlmann9194]

The collapse of the fire building was truly shocking! Glad no one was hurt!

[@silentblackhole]

Well done! Thank you to all the services personal!

[@josephastier7421]

Thank you for including the thumbnail scene in your video.

[@mrdouglasfromthedepartment8440]

Thank you FRNSW👍

[@누가내망고를먹다-l3i]

thank you for your hard work 🚒🚒🚒

[@KevinCovington5453]

WOW! THAT WAS SOME VERY! IMPRESSIVE FIRE FIGHTING! Anticipating that collapse and having it sealed off, Just TREMENDOUS WORK! Branson, Missouri - USA

[@glendamears3618]

Thankyou so much , Brave men and women ❤❤❤

[@flowerredanna8890]

Gracias por su trabajo

[@stuzworldz]

Well done Video Editing and Drone footage💥...that Brick building contained that SIZE FIRE Exceptionaly well....prayers🙏 to all displaced ...much love from Californias🌲Coastline...

[@scottspropertyservices6877]

4:02 what brand toolbox is that? Survived better than the whole ute!

[@kasyndri]

absolute and genuine heroes. i imagine many many many centuries ago, whole villages would go up in flames because they didn't have the superheroes involved in saving everyone shown here. thank you, thank you, and thank you ✨

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

so what was stored in there to make such a fire ?

[@RaceBanner_]

Its fascinating that even though you’re down under, the flames still shoot upwards. I know the toilets run backwards but I guess fire is different.

[@patrick247two]

Thank you.

[@greggreg2263]

Super scary those flames 🔥 were absolutely beautiful when the building fell apart😮

[@wiley8976]

That’s a wicked big fire. Nice job. Glad everyone was safe

[@EnidAgnusDei]

Jesus that sure is going well.

[@JesusofNazareth-vv9pj]

Thanks for the name drop buddy!!

[@EnidAgnusDei]

@@JesusofNazareth-vv9pj Nice one!

[@TradieTrev]

Huge fire guys! Well done keeping it contained!

[@AlexKall]

Very well done by the fire crew! Sorry to everyone effected by this fire, must be truly horrific!

[@PrinceKumar-fe3fp]

What kind of building it was, all the floors collapsed but the walls are intact.

[@robertlewis7237]

THANK YOU FOR SUPER DETAILED VIDEO AS SHOW HOW DANGER WAS ROUND THE AREA AND SAFETY IN LOT AREA . THANK YOU TO ALL PERSON AND PEOPLE DO THIS JOB AND POLICE AND OTHER SERVICE IN NSW

[@marugg78]

Massive respect for the poor souls who have to clean that mess up

[@CheeseMiser]

That's why we have bulldozers, tnt, and hi-hos

[@travelingdude33914]

How damaged is the exterior concrete next door from the heat? Is the building still structurally sound?

[@asimplecheeseburgerwfries469]

see for yourself: The other buildings still stand today so I'd assume its just cosmetic www.google.com/maps/@-33.8850083,151.2079644,3a,75y,267.98h,100.56t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sIxUcc5ft6s1et0j9r67ZRw!2e0!5s20230801T000000!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fcb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26pitch%3D-10.556506688032002%26panoid%3DIxUcc5ft6s1et0j9r67ZRw%26yaw%3D267.97580688659633!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDExNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

[@deadbrother5355]

I saw a kitted out jimny in traffic. I love those.

[@jamesburton1050]

Wow! What was the building and what happened?

[@Lithane97]

One ladder truck for a 6-story building, fully engulfed? That's actually wild.

[@davidimhoff2118]

I can't imagine losing your home and pets. Ugh. What a huge fire.

[@eddybowe2953]

hopefully no one was injured in this. great job in putting out the fire and keeping it from spreading to other buildings.

[@The0311gruntUSMC]

What a job. I like how traffic completely stopped allowing the responding units to quickly and safely respond to the incident. Unlike New Yorkers! Stay safe.

[@Skippy0330]

That adrenaline rush they must feel. incredible

[@rhondagrace1370]

This is the first time I've seen in this detail footage of the aftermath of a fire, good job, although I really hate this happened the affect of this is terrible.

[@Og-Judy]

That first building was lost before the first fire services got there. The intensity could have gutted so much more. How awful for all concerned.

[@alancotton8404]

Amazing Containment, Stopping the fire from bing able to spread to all the other Buildings. 👏

[@PBLCDMND]

What are these buildings made of? Wood?

[@Dennis_J._Aitken]

What light is on that drone?????

[@Liguehunters]

And that's the reason why we protect the exposure.

[@christiangibbs8534]

A few things stand out in this video: #1: Undying respect and gratitude for the first responders who don't hesitate to put themselves in front of, under, and even inside of burning, collapsing buildings. These people save lives, often at the cost of their own. I salute you. #2: Too many people underestimate the complexity of firefighting. Imagine coordinating over 100 firefighters, looking out for their safety, evacuation of victims, crowd control, assessing and re-assessing the weakening structural integrity of the building, protecting other nearby buildings, use of technology... Firefighting is part courage, part science, and part chaos. The fire fighters did an amazing job here. #3: Drones... Freakin' awesome. #4: Did anyone else notice the way that the vehicles on the road stopped and stayed where they were to make room for first responders? Even though they had green lights, they didn't move! Utah drivers, take note!

[@Noah-ey5zf]

1:48 this fire literally just went to town!

[@51hankyspanky7]

Superb job mates!

[@CrazyOnAcid]

Now imagine this but during the black summer.... God bless you all and thank you for keeping us safe from fire

[@juant3969]

I’ve never heard or seen a 10th alarm fire. That was insane to watch the intensity of the blaze in the building….

[@3dsmaxrocks699]

WTC 7 was completely destroyed and wasn't on fire nowhere near the level this building was.

[@timeversman9804]

Great job guys

[@nzfirephotography]

What an huge flames!🚒👨‍🚒

[@JohnSmith-td7hd]

No sprinkler system?

[@renardramonfoxx]

How did it start

[@asimplecheeseburgerwfries469]

Last I heard there was a group of teenagers messing around in that building (which was abandoned) that were believed to have started the fire then fled.

[@dontask8979]

Not everyone knows where this is. I see no mention of a city. Edit "New South Wales" 👍 With world wide viewers, it just makes sense to me to add location in the description. Great footage. That wall facia coming down and didn't miss a beat.

[@LJ11420]

10 Alarm! Damn! This is a big fire.

[@connorlynch983]

What type of construction is this for the building? Type 3? Good job getting the fire out, that was an insane video and shows the real depth a fire can go for destruction!

[@OregonCrow]

Well done team.

[@phillip_mcguinness7025]

Owner: Oooooh nooooo, my old building caught fire in the middle of this recently gentrified neighborhood. However will I recover?

[@Superfreaky2]

1:48 The pigeon was like ‘oo i’ll rest here, YEAH NOPE’

[@espy0008]

amazing construction, the last time I saw a building on fire like that it collapsed fully into its own footprint.

[@judyphilibert6921]

Thank you for posting this video, great footage. Excellent job by the emergency/fire service workers, could have been SO much worse. Hoping there were no lives lost 🙏🏻...everything else can be rebuilt. Pretty scary for the residents of Surry Hills 😟

[@tylermatthews6130]

How did that start and get so out of hand?

[@Sandoz-tq7qj]

What caused the fire ? 🔥

[@1FatHappyBirthday]

And this my friends is why my house is nowhere near other buildings. Would never live in an apartment either. Because other people catch their house on fire and take mine with it!

[@davepowell7168]

App. Still not available to check all friends for latent pyromania 😔

[@delibakerytravel]

Wow!! That's Crazy!! From San Diego🌴

[@lovechangesus]

Hey, from oceanside california 😊

[@Oriordan9]

Awesome saves all around. Great ride along 👍

[@martinbielby334]

OMG that's bad I hope everyone got out of there safe and sound!! Looks like it was empty

[@williamschlenger1518]

I haven't seen anything burn like that since the London blitz.

[@BritishEngineer]

That fire alarm still going in the burnt building is haunting.

[@janjanssen9629]

What on earth was fueling this fire… seemed to be more intense then what you would expect from a living environment…

[@jddr.jkindle9708]

Great defense effort on saving other nearby buildings!

[@MrTwotimess]

Incredible! These pictures reminded me of film from the London Blitz

[@RaisedLetter]

Hoping everyone is safe though

[@jozsefhamucska]

What was in the building that made so much fire?

[@woodrowcall3158]

Wood, carpet, paper, synthetics.

[@backpages1]

Big fire…good video!