Fire and Rescue NSW crews extinguish blaze in historic pub - Merewether
Published: 20 Jun 2023 12:44pm
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews today have extinguished a fire in an historic hotel in Newcastle, in the state's Hunter region.
More than 40 firefighters responded to the incident at the almost 150-year-old pub on Berner Street, Merewether, just before 10am.
The blaze is believed to have started in the kitchen and quickly spread to the nearby restaurant, bar, beer garden and storage areas.
It was brought under control in less than half an hour.
The efforts of firefighters prevented major structural damage and spared the accommodation and front bar facilities from being impacted by fire.
FRNSW crews have continued to douse hotspots and monitor for potential fire spread through radiant heat.
15 people were evacuated while firefighting operations took place, and there have been no reports of injuries at the scene.
The fire was extinguished just after 12pm.
The site has now been handed over to NSW Police who will investigate the cause and circumstances surrounding the incident.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Additional photos from the fire scene are available on the FRNSW website.
Updated: 20 Jun 2023 12:48pm
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