Fatal unit fire - Newcastle

Monday, 17 March 2025 05:15:49 PM

A man has died following a unit fire in Newcastle East this afternoon.

About 3.50pm (Monday 17 March 2025), emergency services were called to a unit on Colliers Close, Newcastle East, following reports of a fire.

Fire and Rescue NSW attended and extinguished the blaze, which caused extensive damage to the unit.

A man was located inside the unit suffering burns. He died at the scene and while he is yet to be formally identified, he is believed to be aged in his 60s.

Officers from Newcastle City Police District have established a crime scene, and an investigation is underway into the circumstances surrounding the fire.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

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