Boat Explosion and fire - Kareela
Published: 20 Dec 2021 11:42am
Fire and Rescue NSW ( FRNSW ) crews have responded to a boat explosion in a domestic garage at Kareela, in Sydney's south.
On arrival just before midday, firefighters found the garage in Garnet Road on fire.
Crews in breathing apparatus quickly extinguished the flames.
The explosion and fire were caused by a person welding under the boat, igniting the fuel tank.
A male was treated at the scene for burns and cuts by NSW Ambulance paramedics.
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: 30 Jan 2023 09:14pm
Details about this incident may change and should not be used as emergency information and/or advice.
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