House Fire - Kurri Kurri
Published: 01 Jul 2020 08:02am
Just after 8am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters were called to a house fire on Maitland St, Kurri Kurri.
Upon arrival crews were able to quickly extinguish a fire that started at the rear of the home. Luckily no one was home at the time of the fire.
Fire investigators are currently making inquiries into the cause of the fire.
Superintendent Adam Dewberry from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) said FRNSW is attending numerous house fires and that it was a timely reminder for residents to develop their fire escape plan.
"Now is the time for residents to check they have a working smoke alarm and that all members of the family have an awareness of calling Triple Zero (000) in an emergency," he said.
Updated: 30 Jan 2023 09:15pm
Related safety topics
It“s the law to have at least one working smoke alarm installed on every level of your home.
Having a home escape plan and a working smoke alarm increases your chances of getting out safely.
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