Elderly woman rescued from suspicious Sydney house fire

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 20:31 · Archive

Four people were hospitalised after a suspicious fire destroyed a home in Abbotsford, Sydney, early on Tuesday.

Emergency services were called to a house on Weddle Ave in Abbotsford about 4am on Tuesday. When fire crews arrived, the house was fully alight. Despite their efforts, firefighters were unable to save the property and it was destroyed.

An elderly woman became trapped on the balcony during the blaze. Police used a ladder to reach her and bring her to safety. Four people in total were treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for smoke inhalation and taken to hospital.

Neighbouring homes were evacuated as a precaution during the fire. Police are treating the incident as suspicious and have launched an investigation. They are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

How it is being reported

• Elderly woman rescued from suspicious Abbotsford house fireFour people have been hospitalised, including an elderly woman, after a suspicious fire tore through a home in the city’s inner west.The West Australian · 26 Oct, 20:06
• Elderly woman rescued from suspicious Abbotsford house fireFour people have been hospitalised, including an elderly woman, after a suspicious fire tore through a home in the city’s inner west.Perth Now · 26 Oct, 20:05

In this story: Abbotsford · Weddle Ave · Sydney · NSW Ambulance · Crime Stoppers

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