Structure fire - Five Dock
Published: 01 Jan 2021 06:26pm
Just before 6:30pm Fire and Rescue NSW crews from across Sydney’s Inner West responded to multiple Triple Zero (000) calls to an electrical fire in the roof space of a home on Connecticut Ave, Five Dock.
First arriving firefighters upgraded the incident to six trucks due to smoke and flames issuing from the top floor of the property.
More than 20 firefighters are currently working to bring the blaze under control with an aerial pumper being used from the front of the property.
Hose-lines are in place to protect adjacent homes.
All occupants evacuated and accounted for, no injuries reported.
NSW Police and NSW Ambulance are also in attendance.
UPDATE: 7:21pm
Fire has been contained, firefighters are checking for hotspots.
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.
If you do your bit to minimise the risks in your home, we can all stay safer together.
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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