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.
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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.