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A fire has extensively damaged a kitchen in a home in Raymond Terrace near Newcastle overnight. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls about the blaze in Vogele Place around 9.00 pm.

Six trucks and more than 25 firefighters responded to the incident and, upon arrival, found the kitchen well aflame in the single-level residence.

Crews quickly got to work, searching the property to ensure there were no occupants in the home. Firefighters brought the blaze under control within 20 minutes, preventing damage to the remainder of the property.

Unattended Cooking Causes House Fires

One neighbor was transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation after attempting to extinguish the fire prior to the arrival of emergency services. NSW Police, NSW Ambulance, and NSW RFS also assisted at the scene.

Unattended cooking is the major cause of house fires in NSW, and this is a timely reminder to 'keep looking when cooking'. Residents are also urged to ensure they have a working smoke alarm and to test it regularly.

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