Fire and Rescue crews responded to a call at Wagga's Charles Sturt University after smoke began seeping from a faulty air conditioning unit.
Approximately 100 people self-evacuated from a single story Department of Primary Industries building in K block near Institute Way within the university precinct after they became aware of smoke and a "burning smell" coming from the air-con.
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At about 11.15am on Monday morning four crews from the Wagga and Turvey Park Fire and Rescue units arrived at the scene.
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Fire and Rescue NSW Inspector Daryl Manson said crews responded to the call quickly.
"Crews isolated the power to the unit and ventilated the area," he said.
"They made sure everything was safe and have organised for electricians to go out and have a look at it."
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Emily Wind
Originally from Lake Macquarie, Emily kickstarted her journalism career in Tumut before moving to the Daily Advertiser in Wagga where she covers Health and Features. Got a story tip? Email emily.wind@austcommunitymedia.com.au, or call 0457 459 095.
Originally from Lake Macquarie, Emily kickstarted her journalism career in Tumut before moving to the Daily Advertiser in Wagga where she covers Health and Features. Got a story tip? Email emily.wind@austcommunitymedia.com.au, or call 0457 459 095.
Taylor Dodge
Now working for The Daily Advertiser, Taylor has more than three years of experience working as a Journalist for Australian Community Media covering an array of topics. Connect with her at taylor.dodge@austcommunitymedia.com.au.
Now working for The Daily Advertiser, Taylor has more than three years of experience working as a Journalist for Australian Community Media covering an array of topics. Connect with her at taylor.dodge@austcommunitymedia.com.au.
