Five people escape house fire - VIDEO - Mount Riverview
Published: 12 Jun 2023 11:03am
Five people have narrowly escaped a major house fire overnight at Mount Riverview in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney.
Seven Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) units, including an aerial platform, rushed to Outlook Avenue around 10pm and found the top floor of the two-level home well ablaze.
The uninjured residents managed to self-evacuate before the top floor collapsed.
One of the occupants, suffering shock, was transported to hospital.
Firefighters declared the fire extinguished at 2am.
They believe the blaze was started by a heater left too close to flammable material.
FRNSW urges the public to ensure no furnishings or materials are less than a metre from a heater.
Firefighters also encourage residents to have a home fire escape plan ready to use in the event of a blaze.
Media note - FRNSW footage of the fire is available at: https://vimeo.com/835275561/98218c2fc2?share=copy [external link]
Updated: 12 Jun 2023 11:08am
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