Unit Fire - Auburn

Published: 19 Jun 2020 04:45am

Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters attended a unit fire in Auburn.

All members were able to self evacuate from the family home as firefighters contained the flame with extinguishers and hose lines. Firefighters managed to contain the fire to the kitchen area.

Superintendent Adam Dewberry from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) said the leading cause of house fires in NSW is leaving cooking unattended and it was important the community remembered to keep looking when cooking.

"If your cooking catches fire, never use water to put out a fat or oil fire, turn off the stove if it is safe to do so and call Triple Zero (000)."

Updated: 30 Jan 2023 09:15pm

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Details about this incident may change and should not be used as emergency information and/or advice.

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Stations nearby

SILVERWATER Fire Station

122 Adderely Street, Silverwater NSW 2141

LIDCOMBE Fire Station

37 Church Street, Lidcombe NSW 2141

GUILDFORD Fire Station

263 Guildford Road, Guildford NSW 2161