One missing after Marayong house damaged by fire

Thursday, 21 November 2024 06:43:45 AM

Police are appealing for information to find a woman missing after a house fire in Sydney’s west overnight.

Emergency services were called to Percy Street, Marayong, about 10.30pm (Wednesday 20 November 2024), after a house was seen on fire.

Firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW were called to the scene and extinguished the blaze with the house sustaining minor damage.

Officers from Riverstone Police Area Command were told two occupants were not at the home at the time; however, a 38-year-old woman is unaccounted for.

When a search of the home by firefighters failed to find the woman, officers from Riverstone Police Area Command initiated a search of the surrounding area, assisted by the PolAir, but she has not yet been found.

Police are now appealing for anyone who may have seen the missing woman, who is described as being of Caucasian, 167cm tall, 85kg, large build, fair complexion, and black hair. She was last seen at the home two or three days ago and it’s unknown what she is wearing. Police have been told the woman may appear distressed or confused.

Firefighters have told police initial inquiries indicate the fire is not suspicious.

Scene of Crime Officers and specialist fire investigators are expected to examine the scene later today (Thursday 21 November 2024).

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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