Russell Street blaze causes chaos in the CBD

There were dramatic scenes in the CBD on Monday morning after a big fire broke out.

It was at the Crazy Wing restaurant on Russell Street.

More than 50 firefighters were required to bring the blaze under control.

It is believed everyone evacuated safely.

The fire started in the kitchen shortly after 11am.

The blaze appears to be in the roof of a Chinese restaurant.

Nearby buildings are being evacuated.https://t.co/eeKyiLOcjg pic.twitter.com/oH1N0M1RBp

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