BY IAN CROUCH
Firefighters are battling a large fire at an industrial unit at Wickham.
Newcastle Fire Command says they received 4 triple zero calls to Newcastle Auto Electrics at the corner of Foundry and Church Streets just after 3.30am on Thursday to find the factory complex well alight with flames through the roof.
Around 40 firefighters and the Hazmat unit are at the scene.
Firefighters are battling the flames in defensive mode from the street and here are reports the roof of the building has collapsed.
There are reports several cars are on fire at the premises.
Oily smoke is impacting Wickham residents living to the north of the fire, with police issuing messages urging people to stay indoors and keep windows and doors closed.
Police and Ambulance crews are also at the scene.
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| The fire caused extensive damage to the business and a number of cars Picture: Fire & Rescue NSW |
