Riverstone Fire Today: Crews Battle Industrial Unit Blaze on Loftus Street

A significant industrial fire has broken out in Riverstone, Sydney’s northwest, with emergency crews responding to a blaze at an industrial workshop on Loftus Street.

Around 12 fire trucks and approximately 40 firefighters were involved in the response as crews worked to contain the fire. The incident was reported at about 11:30 a.m. Friday, September 11, 2026, according to a report citing Fire and Rescue NSW.

Firefighters worked to prevent the blaze from spreading beyond the affected building, with the fire largely extinguished by around 1 p.m. Crews remained at the scene afterward to deal with remaining hotspots and ensure the building was fully safe.

Three men and a boy were assessed at the scene for possible smoke inhalation, but NSW Ambulance reported that none required transport to hospital.

The incident has drawn a significant emergency response in the Riverstone area. Fire and Rescue NSW Riverstone Fire Station is among the local emergency facilities serving the area, while official NSW fire information remains available through the Rural Fire Service.

The cause of the industrial fire has not been established in the information currently available. Firefighters are expected to remain on scene while the response is completed and the circumstances surrounding the blaze are assessed.

Further updates are expected as authorities provide more information.