Many people had to leave a Sydney building due to a fire in the trash containers.

Firefighters were urgently summoned to one of Sydney's highest residential buildings following reports of multiple small fires in the basement. The situation was deemed serious enough to warrant immediate action.

According to NSW Fire and Rescue, around 500 individuals were safely evacuated from the Greenland Centre on Bathurst Street at approximately 12pm today. The first team to arrive at the scene were greeted with a fire blazing in the garbage bins located in the building's basement.

In response to the emergency, a total of 18 firetrucks and 72 firefighters have been deployed to combat the flames. Thankfully, the fire has been successfully contained, however, the situation remains tense. Thick smoke has engulfed various parts of the building, as confirmed by Inspector Steve Brown from Fire and Rescue NSW.

In addition to the firefighters, police and ambulances have also been called to the scene to assist with the situation. As the rescue mission continues, it is important for everyone to remain calm and follow the instructions of the emergency responders.

The Greenland Centre is known for its impressive height, standing at a towering 235 metres and housing over 450 apartments. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of fire safety and the bravery of our emergency services. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.

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