Unit Fire - Parramatta
Published: 19 Aug 2020 12:04am
Just after midnight Fire and Rescue NSW received a Triple Zero (000) call to reports of a unit fire in a 9 level building on James Ruse Drive in Parramatta.
Crews arrived to find smoke and flames from a unit on level 6.
Firefighters worked their way into the unit and extinguished the fire, which they found to be burning foodstuffs that was left unattended.
Superintendent Adam Dewberry from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) said the leading cause of house fires in NSW is leaving cooking unattended and it was important the community remembered to keep looking when cooking.
"If your cooking catches fire, never use water to put out a fat or oil fire, turn off the stove if it is safe to do so and call Triple Zero (000)."
Updated: 30 Jan 2023 09:15pm
Related safety topics
The leading cause of home fires in NSW is leaving cooking unattended.
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.
The best way to keep you and your family safe is to prevent fires from occurring and know what to do in case of a fire.
Details about this incident may change and should not be used as emergency information and/or advice.
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