Residents escape explosive Sydney garage fire

An exploding gas cylinder is believed to have sparked a fire in a western Sydney garage overnight.

A number of people were in the Lalor Park residence when the fire started at about 8pm, but all managed to escape the blaze.

The garage was destroyed and the back of the home damaged, with neighbouring homes also receiving heat damage.

The blaze had the potential to be much more dangerous, with the garage full of LPG cylinders and mechanical equipment.

Firefighters brought the flames under control quickly and are investigating the incident.