Fire and Rescue NSW arrived on the scene at Currawong Street just before 12.30pm to find the laundry smoke-logged. Around ten people had already self-evacuated from the building.

Firefighters donned breathing equipment to safely enter the building and extinguish the dryer fire, preventing any further spread of the blaze.

NSW Police and NSW Ambulance also attended the scene.

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Superintendent Scott Dodson has urged the public to be mindful of using dryers following this incident. He encourages the public to clean the lint filter before each use of the dryer, never leave it operating when unattended or sleeping, and to ensure there is adequate air flow around it.

"A fire can take hold in minutes, yet it only takes seconds to prevent one," a FRNSW spokesperson said.

"Take action to stay out of harm this winter."

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