Fire causes severe damage to home - Ettalong Beach
Published: 03 Oct 2024 05:03pm
A home has suffered significant damage following a fire in Ettalong Beach on the Central Coast today.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls around 10.00am reporting smoke issuing from the rear of a two-storey house in Burrawang Street.
Crews observed large volumes of smoke en-route to the incident and upon arrival, found the home well alight.
More than 20 firefighters quickly got to work to contain the blaze and protect neighbouring properties.
The fire was extinguished in approximately one hour.
A working smoke alarm alerted a resident inside the property to the fire and she self-evacuated and was uninjured in the incident.
FRNSW reminds the community that a residential fire can take hold in as little as three minutes and it is vital to have a working smoke alarm to give occupants early warning and evacuate safely.
Media note - FRNSW footage of the house fire is available here: https://vimeo.com/1015553172/48cf3642d6?share=copy [external link]
Updated: 03 Oct 2024 05:08pm
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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