BY IAN CROUCH
Fire crews are battling a blaze at a service station in Tarro.
Newcastle Fire Command says they received around 20 calls at about 10.15am today (Thursday 1 October 2026) to report a column of thick black smoke rising from the Metro station on Anderson Drive.
Crews arrived to find two 300kg gas cylinders at the rear of the service station involved in fire and a nearby home under threat.
Around 25 firefighters from five stations along with a Hazmat crew managed to extinguish the fire and stop it spreading to the nearby property.
It's believed the service station building has sustained only minor damage - crews are checking the roof space for fire extension.
A spokesman for Fire and rescue NSW says one of the cylinders is still venting and crews are using a fine mist of water to help dispel the gas and prevent re-ignition.
Crews are expected to remain at the scene for some time.
It's understood Anderson Drive was closed for period but has since re-opened.
The cause of the blaze is being investigated.
