Lalor Park Unit Fire - Lalor Park
Published: 19 Aug 2021 04:31am
Just after 4:30 this morning Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) was called to a unit fire in Iwunda Rd, Lalor Park.
Upon arrival, firefighters found a ground floor unit well alight and worked quickly to extinguish the blaze.
Approximately 20 residents were evacuated with some treated by NSW Ambulance for smoke inhalation.
Investigations are continuing into the cause of the fire.
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.
Updated: 30 Jan 2023 09:14pm
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Fire and Rescue NSW via Twitter
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LALOR PARK | 20 people have been evacuated from a building on Iwunda Rd following a fire in a ground floor unit. The fire has been contained however multiple residents, some elderly, are suffering from smoke inhalation. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are also in attendance.
06:52am • Aug 19, 2021 - View tweet on Twitter
Fire and Rescue NSW via Twitter
@FRNSW
LALOR PARK | 60 people have been evacuated from a building on Iwunda Rd following a fire in a ground floor unit. The fire has been contained however multiple residents, some elderly, are suffering from smoke inhalation. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are also in attendance.
06:23am • Aug 19, 2021 - View tweet on Twitter
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