HOUSE FIRE: Photos at the scene of a house fire in Kurrajong Hills this morning. Pictures: TNV
An elderly man has been taken to hospital suffering severe smoke inhalation after his home was destroyed by fire in Kurrajong Hills early this morning.
Fire and Rescue, Police, Ambulance and Rural Fire Service crews were called to the Kurrajong property at 4:30am after reports that the house was well alight.
HOUSE FIRE: Photos at the scene of a house fire in Kurrajong Hills this morning. Pictures: TNV
Upon arrival a man in his 80’s, the only occupant of the home, was treated for severe smoke inhalation before being taken by paramedics to hospital.
HOUSE FIRE: Photos at the scene of a house fire in Kurrajong Hills this morning. Pictures: TNV
The home was completely destroyed by fire, and the cause is being investigated.
It is unsure whether the man had working smoke alarms fitted inside the home.