*** VISION ALERT *** Firefighters save neighboring properties from fire in a vacant home - Arncliffe
Published: 22 Nov 2024 02:33pm
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a large fire that severely damaged a vacant home in Arncliffe late last night.
Just after 10:30pm, the FRNSW Communications Centre received more than 35 Triple Zero (000) calls reporting the house in on Queen Street was engulfed in flames.
Six fire trucks and over 25 firefighters were dispatched immediately to the scene, based on the information about the heavy fire activity.
On arrival, crews were confronted with intense flames coming from the vacant home and threatening to spread to two adjoining properties. Six residents were evacuated from the neighboring homes.
Firefighters took approximately two hours to contain the blaze as well as preventing further damage to the adjacent properties. The evacuated residents have since been allowed to return to their homes.
There were no injuries reported.
The site has been handed over to NSW Police, and FRNSW is assisting with investigations to determine the cause of the fire.
Media note - video footage of the incident is available here: https://vimeo.com/1032169381/67288beda3 [external link]
Updated: 22 Nov 2024 01:38pm
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)
For flood information, warnings or requests for non-life threatening assistance, call the SES on 132 500 or visit the NSW State Emergency Service website here. [external link].
For information directly relating to bushfires please call the Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737 or visit the NSW Rural Fire Service Website here. [external link]
Stations nearby
100-106 West Botany Street, Arncliffe NSW 2205
309 Marrickville Road, Marrickville NSW 2204
26 Gray Street, Kogarah NSW 2217