Thousands of shoppers have been evacuated after a fire broke out inside a shopping centre in western Sydney.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) told 7NEWS.com.au four trucks attended the Penrith Westfield about 1.20pm on Sunday after a fire broke out at a food court inside the centre.
As many as 3000 people were evacuated as firefighters attempted to control the blaze.
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One person from a food court operator was treated for smoke inhalation.
The blaze was extinguished about 1.50pm.
It is unclear what started the fire.
A Westfield Penrith spokesperson confirmed NSW Fire & Rescue evacuated the centre for a “short time”.
“The safety and wellbeing of our customers, business partners and people is our highest priority,” the spokesperson told 7NEWS.com.au.
“Our team engaged authorities over a fire within a food court tenancy earlier this afternoon. Our fire systems were activated and extinguished the fire.
“Our centre remains open, with the food court area and three stores nearby currently cordoned off.
“We are supporting those business partners impacted to recommence trade as soon as possible.”
