House Fire - The Ponds
Published: 05 Oct 2020 03:36pm
Just after 3:30pm, Monday October 5, Fire and Rescue NSW responded to numerous Triple Zero (000) calls reporting a house alight on Megalong St, The Ponds.
Eight crews from Sydney's Western Suburbs arrived on scene to find large volumes of smoke issuing from the roof of the property, threatening neighbouring homes.
Firefighters managed to quickly gain control of the fire and prevent the it from spreading to properties nearby, however the home was extensively damaged.
All residents managed to safely evacuate and were uninjured.
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.
For all life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000)
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