Mother and baby burned in house fire - Chester Hill
Published: 20 Jul 2022 02:13pm
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are battling a house fire at Chester Hill in Sydney's south-west, where a mother and her baby have been badly burned.
The blaze broke out just before 1.45pm in the kitchen area of the Miles Street property.
Fire crews from Chester Hill and Guildford arrived to find a large volume of smoke issuing from the rear of the home.
NSW Ambulance paramedics are treating the 20-year-old woman and her eight-month-old child.
FRNSW investigators are also at the scene.
Updated: 30 Jan 2023 09:14pm
Related safety topics
The leading cause of home fires in NSW is leaving cooking unattended.
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.
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Stations nearby
163 Waldron Road, Chester Hill NSW 2162
263 Guildford Road, Guildford NSW 2161
37 Church Street, Lidcombe NSW 2141