Firefighters rescue elderly man from burning home - Kingswood
Published: 06 Aug 2024 01:29pm
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have rescued an elderly man from a burning home in Kingswood, in Sydney’s west.
Six FRNSW fire trucks responded shortly before 7.00am after multiple reports of a house fire on Orth Street.
Crews arrived to find the single level home well alight and immediately set about tackling the blaze.
Firefighters entered the property to conduct a rapid search for occupants.
They located a man, believed to be in his 70s, and quickly set about removing him and handing him to the care of NSW Ambulance.
The man was transported to Nepean Hospital in a critical condition.
Firefighters gained control of the fire and successfully contained the damage to 50% of the home.
NSW Police have established a crime scene and have commenced investigations into the circumstances surrounding the blaze.
Updated: 06 Aug 2024 01:34pm
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.
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