Friday 28 August 2020

Fire Breaks Out in Merewether Unit

BY ISABEL EVERETT

Fire crews are investigating the cause of a blaze which broke out in a unit on Watkins Street, Merewether on Friday.

Crews arrived at the scene just after 12.10pm, following reports of a fire on the third floor of a unit block, to find one unit well alight and black smoke billowing from the building.

There was smoke, heat and water damage to one unit, with crews bringing the fire under control at around 1.00pm.

There are no reports of injuries, with all residents accounted for.

Police and Fire Investigation Units are yet to determine the cause of fire.