House destroyed by fire - Greta
Published: 10 Feb 2022 04:37am
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a fire that's destroyed a house at Greta in the Hunter Valley.
Four trucks from Branxton and Rutherford Fire Stations were called to the home in Hunter Street, just after 4.30 this morning .
A passing motorist saw the house on fire and called Triple Zero (000).
Firefighters, wearing breathing apparatus, entered the single-level home and determined no-one else was inside.
Fire investigators are trying to determine the cause of the blaze.
Superintendent Adam Dewberry from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) said this is a timely reminder that calling Triple Zero (000) for a fire emergency can be the difference between life and death, or a building or other property being saved or destroyed.
The Triple Zero (000) service is the quickest way to get the right resources from emergency services to help you. It should be used to contact Police, Fire or Ambulance services in life-threatening or time-critical situations.
Updated: 30 Jan 2023 09:14pm
Related safety topics
It“s the law to have at least one working smoke alarm installed on every level of your home.
Having a home escape plan and a working smoke alarm increases your chances of getting out safely.
Details about this incident may change and should not be used as emergency information and/or advice.
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