BY IAN CROUCH/ OLIVIA DILLON
UPDATE:
Fire crews have managed to extinguish a fire which broke out at a factory in Morisset this morning.
Multiple Fire and Rescue and RFS crews responded to reports a factory complex on Mayfair Close was on fire.
They've since confirmed the fire has been contained.
10 people were reportedly evacuated and no one was injured as a result of the blaze.
Investigations are now underway as to what caused the fire.
EARLIER:
Fire crews have been called to reports of a factory on fire at Morisset.
Newcastle Fire Command says they received several Triple Zero calls just after to 11.15am on Thursday reporting a factory complex on Mayfair Close was on fire.
Multiple Fire and Rescue and RFS are responding to the fire amid reports large volumes of smoke can be seen coming from the vicinity of the factory.
The first crew at the scene has reported the large factory complex is well alight.
Police and ambulance crews are also at the scene.
More to come.
