House Fire - Forbes

Published: 20 May 2021 07:55am

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is currently on scene at a house fire on Quarry Road, Forbes which broke out just before 8:00am this morning.

On route, FRNSW crews observed a large plume of smoke and requested additional crews to assist, alongside NSW Rural Fire Service firefighters.

On arrival, FRNSW found a single level house well alight and got to work to contain the blaze.

Fire crews contended with low water pressure and were able to contain the blaze in just under an hour.

NSW Police and NSW Ambulance were also in attendance.

There were no reports of any injuries.

Updated: 30 Jan 2023 09:15pm

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Smoke alarms

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Stations nearby

FORBES Fire Station

46 Templar Street, Forbes NSW 2871

PARKES Fire Station

20 Hill Street, Parkes NSW 2870

GRENFELL Fire Station

69 Camp Street, Grenfell NSW 2810