21/08/2026
π CHIMNEY FIRE SPREADS INTO ROOF β PITT TOWN π₯
Tonight, firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW Station 83 Riverstone, Fire and Rescue NSW Station 081 Windsor., Oakville Rural Fire Brigade and Marsden Park Rural Fire Brigade, were called to a residential property in Pitt Town following reports of a fire in the roof space, believed to have originated from a chimney.
Crews wearing breathing apparatus entered the property and used thermal imaging cameras to locate the source of the fire. Sections of the ceiling were then removed to gain access and extinguish the fire before it could spread further.
This incident could have had a tragic outcome if the fire had gone undetected. Fortunately, the residents were alerted to the fire and were able to raise the alarm, allowing firefighters to respond before the situation became much more serious.
π₯ Chimney and fireplace safety reminder:
If you have a fireplace or chimney in your home, make sure it is regularly inspected and professionally cleaned, particularly before using it during the colder months. Creosote and other deposits can build up inside chimneys and ignite, potentially causing a fire to spread into the roof space.
Always ensure your smoke alarms are working, never leave an operating fireplace unattended, and make sure everyone in your household knows what to do if a fire occurs.
A working smoke alarm can provide the early warning that saves lives. π¨
If you see smoke or fire, get out, stay out and call Triple Zero (000).