Three people have been saved from a fire that has destroyed a home at Abardare in Cessnock. The blaze broke out just after 9.00 am on Friday morning in the large single-story residence on Greta Street.
More than 30 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters and 10 fire trucks responded to multiple Triple Zero (000) calls to the home on fire.
Upon arrival, FRNSW crews found the house fully engulfed with fire, with large volumes of smoke issuing from the property.
Containing The Fire
Firefighters quickly got to work to extinguish the blaze but were forced to withdraw to a safer position after the roof collapsed.
Crews now have the fire under control and are continuing to extinguish hot spots with the assistance of an aerial ladder pumper truck that can gain access from up and over the property.
Several gas cylinders on the site that were venting and on fire have also been contained and extinguished.
Cause Of Fire Undetermined
Operations are continuing, and crews will rotate and rehabilitate throughout the morning. Investigations will continue to determine the cause of the fire.
