House Fire - Bankstown
Published: 20 Oct 2020 01:57am
Just before 2am, Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Bankstown, Revesby and Lakemba responded to a fire in a home at Carnation Avenue, Bankstown.
Crews arrived to find a fire in the laundry at the rear of the home and quickly extinguished it with hoselines saving the rest of the property.
Two adults and two children managed to self evacuate thanks to the help of neighbours and were assessed on scene by NSW Ambulance.
Some minor fire and water damage occurred in the laundry area of the home, with firefighters saving the rest of the property from any spread.
Superintendent Adam Dewberry from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) said FRNSW is attending numerous house fires and that it was a timely reminder for residents to develop their fire escape plan.
"Now is the time for residents to check they have a working smoke alarm and that all members of the family have an awareness of calling Triple Zero (000) in an emergency," he said.
Updated: 30 Jan 2023 09:15pm
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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Stations nearby
353 Liverpool Road, Bankstown NSW 2200
60 The River Road, Revesby NSW 2212
163 Waldron Road, Chester Hill NSW 2162