- Emergency crews were called to the unoccupied building on Thursday evening
- It took firefighters several hours to extinguish the blaze in Sydney’s south-west
- Police established a crime scene and specialist officers will examine the scene
A fire ripped through a luxury apartment block in Sydney’s south-west overnight, causing damage to four stories.
Emergency services were called to the unoccupied building on Shepherd Street in Liverpool just before 8.30pm on Thursday following reports of a fire.
It took firefighters several hours to extinguish the flames, 7News reports.
A fire ripped through a luxury apartment block in Sydney’s south-west overnight, causing damage to four stories
Emergency services were called to the unoccupied building on Shepherd Street
More than 70 firefighters reportedly had trouble getting water to the top of the block, where piping had not yet been installed.
But NSW Police said the building – which is still under construction – received only minor damage.
Officers from Liverpool Local Area Command established a crime scene, which will be examined by specialist officers to determine the cause of the fire.
More than 70 firefighters reportedly had trouble getting water to the top of the block
It’s not yet known if the blaze was deliberately lit.
Inquiries are continuing.
Police urge anyone with information related to the incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the online reporting page.