Fatal house fire - Auburn

Tuesday, 19 November 2024 09:38:41 PM

A woman has died after a house fire in Sydney's south west.

About 6.30pm today (Tuesday 19 November 2024), emergency services were called to Cardigan Street, Auburn, following reports of a house fire.

On arrival, officers attached to Auburn Police Area Command located a house well alight.

Fire and Rescue NSW extinguished the fire a short time after their arrival.

A woman was removed from the premises by Fire and Rescue NSW where she was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics however, she died at the scene.

Whilst yet to be formally identified the woman is believed to be the 63-year-old sole occupant of the home.

A crime scene has been established and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident has commenced.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Auburn Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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