House Fire - Parramatta
Published: 08 Jul 2022 02:07pm
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) extinguished a house fire in Parramatta early this morning.
Crews responded to the fire in a two-level property on George Street around 6.15 am.
More than 30 firefighters worked to contain and extinguish the blaze which started on the ground level.
The property suffered extensive damage in the fire, the cause of which is still being determined.
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.
For all life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000)
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