Man Airlifted following Explosion - Silverdale

Published: 12 Jul 2020 02:37pm

Just after 2:30 this afternoon Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Warragamba Fire Station were called to reports of an explosion at a property at Farnsworth Avenue, Silverdale.

On arrival, a male resident was found with significant burns. Fire crews commenced first aid prior to the arrival of NSW Ambulance paramedics. 

After being stabilised the man was airlifted to hospital by a Careflight helicopter. 

Updated: 30 Jan 2023 09:15pm

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WARRAGAMBA Fire Station

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