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Arson squad investigating 'once in a decade' Sydney blaze

BUILDING FIRE SYDNEY

The remains of a building that went up in flames in Sydney. More than 120 firefighters from 30 fire trucks battled the blaze which broke out at a heritage-listed former hat factory in Surry Hills on Thursday afternoon. (AAP Image/Supplied by FRNSW Media) Credit: FRNSW MEDIA/PR IMAGE

Two teenagers have handed themselves in to police following a massive fire that engulfed Sydney's central last night. While the fire is now under control, there are concerns more walls in the building could collapse without warning.


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Two teenagers have handed themselves in to police following a massive fire that engulfed Sydney's central last night. While the fire is now under control, there are concerns more walls in the building could collapse without warning.


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