Man transported to hospital with serious burns following house fire - Frenchs Forest
Published: 01 Oct 2024 08:58am
An elderly man has been transported to hospital suffering serious burns following a house fire in Frenchs Forest in northern Sydney this morning.
The man self-evacuated from the home in BlueGum Crescent around 4.00am where a fire had started and taken hold.
He knocked on a neighbour's door who called Triple Zero (000) and provided initial care until NSW Ambulance arrived.
The man suffered serious burns to his face, hands and airway.
Upon arrival, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews observed the home totally involved in fire, with flames issuing from the windows and roof.
More than 30 firefighters and seven appliances, including an aerial ladder truck, quickly got to work, attacking the blaze from all sides of the property.
It approximately an hour to contain and extinguish the fire which completely destroyed the house.
Investigations are now underway to the cause of the fire.
Media note - FRNSW footage of the house fire is available here: https://vimeo.com/1014569577/0f0a13d387 [external link]
Updated: 01 Oct 2024 09:28am
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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