Blast in Sydney Flat Causes Brick Wall to Collapse and Damages Surrounding Units | News from Australia

Officials have not yet determined the cause of an explosion at an apartment building in western Sydney this morning, which resulted in one person being transported to the hospital. The fire department responded to the incident just before 6:30 AM at a three-story building in Lidcombe. The explosion occurred in a unit on the second floor, causing the brick wall to collapse, damaging a car and causing damage to nearby units. Firefighters found a person who was unconscious or semiconscious and provided medical treatment before transporting them to the hospital. The Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) superintendent reported that the person is expected to be okay. There have been no other reported injuries, and all individuals inside the unit have been accounted for. The building has sustained significant damage, and pets are still inside. Due to the structural damage, several people will have to be displaced. The cause of the explosion remains unknown, but there is no ongoing fire. FRNSW experts are using lasers to monitor the building’s stability and recover operation is underway. More details will be provided soon.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/jun/13/lidcombe-apartment-block-explosion-cause-investigated-sydney-nsw