*** VISION ALERT *** Firefighters prevent house fire spreading to neighbouring homes - Gregory Hills
Published: 06 Mar 2025 08:02pm
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have contained a house fire in Gregory Hills, in Sydney's southwest this evening.
Just after 5.30pm, firefighters responded to multiple Triple Zero (000) calls to a fire in the residential property on Booth Street, with initial reports indicated that one person may have been inside the home.
On arrival, crews were met with large volumes of smoke issuing from the single level home.
Firefighters conducted an immediate search of the home while battling the blaze.
The fire had spread through the roof, but after an extensive search, no occupants were found inside the property.
Firefighters contained the fire and prevented the fire from spreading to neighbouring homes.
Investigations into the cause of the fire have commenced.
NSW Police, NSW Ambulance paramedics, and electrical authorities are also assisting at the scene.
One person was transported to hospital for observation.
Media note: footage from this incident is available here: https://vimeo.com/1063072489/0d88f10813 [external link]
Updated: 06 Mar 2025 07:06pm
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