Firefighters were called to the Dove and Olive pub on Devonshire Street this afternoon after a blaze broke out in a storage area, bringing light rail services to a temporary standstill.
Emergency crews arrived at the Surry Hills venue shortly before 2pm and quickly brought the fire under control. Fire and Rescue NSW Superintendent Adam Dewberry said the blaze appeared to have started in either a storage area or plant room within the building.
No injuries were reported in the incident, which required the temporary suspension of light rail services on the Randwick and Kingsford lines between Central and Moore Park while firefighters worked to contain the situation.
Following the extinguishment, crews conducted a detailed inspection of the premises to check for any remaining hot spots that could reignite. Superintendent Dewberry said firefighters were also working to ventilate the building and clear hazardous smoke from the structure.
The disruption to light rail services and local traffic was necessary to ensure public safety during the emergency response, though authorities worked to restore normal operations as quickly as possible.
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, and Fire and Rescue NSW will continue investigating the incident. An assessment of the damage to the popular local venue is still underway.
Local authorities have indicated they will keep the community updated as more information becomes available about the incident and any ongoing impact on the area.
Published 23-December-2025
