House Fire - Narrabri
Published: 08 Sep 2020 06:55pm
Just before 7pm yesterday evening Fire and Rescue NSW received a Triple Zero (000) call with reports of a house fire at Nandewar Street, Narrabri.
Three fire trucks from Narrabri Fire Station arrived shortly after to find a single level house with smoke issuing from the windows.
With all occupants accounted for firefighters entered the home and located a fire in the kitchen. Crews worked to extinguish the fire quickly to prevent further damage to the property.
Smoke ventilation and salvage operations have been carried out and the home has now been rendered safe.
Two female occupants were treated on scene by NSW Ambulance for smoke inhalation.
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 09:15pm
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.
Details about this incident may change and should not be used as emergency information and/or advice.
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