Tuesday, December 24

Firefighter dies while extinguishing blaze at luxury home in Sydney’s north-west

A firefighter has been killed while working to extinguish a large house fire in Sydney’s north-west.
The blaze erupted at a luxury seven-bedroom AirBnB in Grose Vale, 10km west of Richmond, just before 8am.
The 51-year-old firefighter was among the first crews to respond to the fire, which had engulfed the house.
NSW Police said the man collapsed at the scene while fighting the flames.
9News understands the man was struck by a falling beam while firefighting.
“FRNSW and NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) firefighters both performed CPR until paramedics arrived and the man was pronounced dead at the scene,” Fire and Rescue NSW said in a statement.
NSW Police and FRNSW are working to investigate the circumstances of the death.
Authorities are also providing support to the man’s family, crew and others impacted by the tragedy.
“Our condolences are with the firefighter’s family, friends and colleagues at this tragic time,” FRNSW said.
House fire at Grose Vale, NSW.
A firefighter was killed while fighting the blaze. (9News)
NSW Police said the cause of the fire was unknown.
9News understands a Rural Fire Service volunteer was also taken to hospital after suffering a medical episode during the blaze.
At this stage, it is believed he is in a stable condition.
The Grose Vale property hosts seven bedrooms, which can accommodate more than 16 guests, and has a pool and tennis court.

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