***VISION ALERT*** Home extensively damaged by fire - Merrylands
Published: 27 Aug 2024 03:32pm
A fire has caused extensive damage to a home in Merrylands in western Sydney this afternoon.
Just before 2.00pm, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls to a house that was well alight in Murray Street.
On the way to the incident, firefighters observed thick smoke in the area and requested extra resources.
Six trucks and more than 24 firefighters arrived on scene and began attacking the intense fire.
Flames were threatening adjoining properties and crews worked hard to protect them.
It took firefighters approximately 90 minutes to control and extinguish the blaze and there were no reported injuries.
Investigations are now underway to the cause of the fire.
Media note – FRNSW footage of the incident is available here: https://vimeo.com/1003055628/caad5662d7 [external link]
Updated: 27 Aug 2024 03:36pm
Related safety topics
It“s the law to have at least one working smoke alarm installed on every level of your home.
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