BY OLIVIA DILLON
Fire Crews have spent the past few hours working to control a blaze which engulfed part of The Burwood Inn at Merewether.
They were called to the scene on Berner Street just before 10:00am, following reports a fire had started and spread from the pub's kitchen, to the restaurant area at the back of the building.
It's understood the fire may have started in a chimney flue, however an investigation into the cause is now underway.
Two occupants managed to self evacuate and no one has been injured.
Fire and Rescue NSW Inspector Guy Lightfoot, said the prompt, aggressive attack used by firefighters helped to save the hotel which has been open since 1876.
