A gas cylinder fire at a Dubbo childcare centre has been dealt with by Fire and Rescue NSW this morning, following an emergency call.
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Shortly after 9:30am, Fire and Rescue NSW received a Triple Zero (000) call, reporting a fire at a childcare centre on Wheelers Lane, Dubbo.
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Upon arrival crews from Dubbo Fire Station found a gas bottle alight and assisted in evacuating more than 80 staff and children from the building.
Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire before submerging the gas bottle into a bin of water to cool down.
The area has since been rendered safe.
NSW Ambulance also attended a precaution, however there were no injuries sustained as a result of the fire.