BY IAN CROUCH
An investigation is getting under way into the cause of a fire in the upper level of a Lambton convenience store early today (Tuesday 28 April 2026).
Seven fire trucks were called to the Ezy Mart on Elder Street just after 4.00am to find smoke issuing from the second storey above the shop.
They took about 30 minutes to get the fire under control, with the blaze fully extinguished by 4.45am.
The fire was contained to the upper level.
Newcastle Fire Command says no-one was in the building at the time and no-one was injured.
