High winds fan large structure fire in Sydney
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Multiple units from the NSW RFS and Fire & Rescue NSW were responded to a reported structure fire. On arrival, crews found a large structure well alight along with vehicles and sections of the surrounding bushland. The fire was fanned by strong winds which caused spot fires to occur over 100M away from the house. Three occupants and their pets narrowly escaped unharmed and this call was initially for persons reported trapped inside.
Last night Warringah HQ responded on the Warringah Flyer to a report of a house Fully involved by fire, once on scene we were faced with an absolute inferno, a 3 story house fully involved, fanned by strong winds causing numerous amounts of spot fires in the surrounding bushland. All crews works extremely well together along side FRNSW, NSW Police & Ambulance NSW and NSW RFS.
NSW RFS in attendance: Belrose Rural Fire Brigade, Davidson Rural Fire Brigade, Beacon Hill Rural Fire Brigade, Ingleside Rural Fire Brigade, Tumbledown Dick Rural Fire Brigade, Duffys Forest Rural Fire Brigade, Terrey Hills Rural Fire Brigade, Coal & Candle Rural Fire Brigade, NSW Rural Fire Service Northern Beaches District Communications Unit, NSW RFS Northern Beaches Catering Brigade.
Fire & Rescue in attendance: Forestville Fire Station, Dee Why, Narrabeen, Manly, Willoughby, Gladesville, Avalon.
FRNSW – Forestville NSW RFS – Warringah HQ NSW RFS – Belrose
Thanks to those stations who sent in photos and video.
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