Unit Fire - Redfern

Published: 07 Dec 2021 10:00am

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) extinguished a unit fire in Morehead Street, Redfern earlier today.

More than 25 firefighters battled the blaze on the third level of a five storey unit block.

One person self-evacuated and there were no injuries reported.

The fire was extinguished within 25 minutes however the unit was severely damaged.

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

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