Black Smoke Rises From Sydney Factory Blaze

A fire broke out at a car wrecking yard in Smithfield, Sydney, on Saturday, March 28, prompting the evacuation of the area. More than 100 firefighters rushed to the scene to battle the blaze, which spread to neighboring structures in the industrial area. The Daily Telegraph reported flames up to 15 meters high. A journalist at the scene said the fire was contained after three hours.

This video shows smoke billowing from the site on March 28. Credit: YouTube/Ben Martens