Hundreds flee Melbourne nightclub blaze
A packed Melbourne nightclub has been evacuated after a fire broke out inside.
Hundreds of people were at 170 Russell, formerly known as Billboards, for the sold out live music event Bingo Loco.
Fire took hold near the stage around 10pm with the event's host, former Triple J presenter Alex Dyson, ordering people to leave the venue.
Russell Street was cordoned off as fire crews worked to extinguish the fire. 9News
The venue was hosting a "Bingo Loco" event. 9News
It took 25 firefighters around half an hour to bring the blaze under control.
Everyone was able to escape without injury, with some suffering the effects of the smoke.
Witnesses said people were coughing, spluttering and calling for asthma puffers.
The cause of the blaze is unknown and is now being investigated.
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