A workshop fire in western Sydney is causing delays in peak-hour traffic.

Up to 18 firetrucks and more than 60 firefighters are fighting the fire at a factory next to a petrol station and furniture warehouse in Stubbs Street, Auburn in Sydney’s west.

Live Traffic is warning of heavy traffic causing delays on Parramatta Road between St Hilliers Rd/Silverwater Road and Skarratt Street South.

Thick black smoke can be seen across the area.

It’s understood that everyone who was in the factory has been accounted for.

Source Credit: 9 News Sydney