House Fire - Ropes Crossing

Published: 02 Jul 2021 11:41am

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has contained the spread of a residential house fire on Maiden Street, Ropes Crossing today.

Over 20 firefighters arrived on scene to find the two-level house well alight with large volumes of smoke issuing from the roof.

Firefighters prevented the fire from spreading to neighboring properties.

All occupants were evacuated and there were no reported injuries.

NSW Police and NSW Ambulance are also on scene.

Superintendent Adam Dewberry from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) said this is a timely reminder that you can take steps to protect your home and loved ones during winter:

• Never ever leave cooking unattended.
• Only working smoke alarms save lives- test your alarms are in date
and working. If not, change the batteries or replace the alarms.
• Keep everything one metre away from your heater.
• Don’t overload your power boards with heaters and electric
blankets.
• Never ever use wheat bags to warm your bed and turn off your
electric blanket before you sleep.
• Fire screens should always be placed in front of fireplaces and
chimneys when in use.
• Do not use outdoor heating and cooking equipment inside your
home; this can lead to the build-up of carbon monoxide indoors
which can be fatal.
• Have a Home Fire Escape Plan

A fire can take hold in minutes, yet it only takes seconds to prevent one. Take action to stay out of harm this winter.

For more information about home fire safety, visit www.fire.nsw.gov.au/winter

Updated: 30 Jan 2023 09:15pm

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Stations nearby

ROPES CROSSING Fire Station

1a Ellsworth Drive, Tregear NSW 2770

ST. MARYS Fire Station

1 Marsden Road, ST Marys NSW 2760

MOUNT DRUITT Fire Station

81 Railway Street, Mount Druitt NSW 2770