House Fire - Georges Basin
Published: 06 Sep 2020 03:07pm
Today just after 3pm Fire and Rescue NSW Received a Triple Zero (000) call reporting a house fire at Raunch Close, Georges Basin.
Crews from Shoalhaven Fire Station and NSWRFS arrived shortly after to find smoke issuing from the ground level of a two story house.
Fire fighters gained entry wearing breathing apparatus and commenced fire attack. Search and rescue has been completed with the all clear given.
The fire was contained to the ground level and has since been extinguished.
One person self evacuated and is currently being treated by NSW Ambulance for smoke inhalation.
Superintendent Adam Dewberry from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) said this is a timely reminder that calling Triple Zero (000) for an emergency can be the difference between life and death.
The Triple Zero (000) service is the quickest way to get the right resources from emergency services to help you. It should be used to contact Police, Fire or Ambulance services in life-threatening or time-critical situations.
Superintendent Adam Dewberry from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) said this is a timely reminder that calling Triple Zero (000) for a fire emergency can be the difference between life and death, or a building or other property being saved or destroyed.
The Triple Zero (000) service is the quickest way to get the right resources from emergency services to help you. It should be used to contact Police, Fire or Ambulance services in life-threatening or time-critical situations.
Updated: 12 Apr 2022 04:18pm
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.
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