BY IAN CROUCH
Firefighters from Newcastle have been sent to Taree where a multi-unit apartment block is on fire.
Newcastle Fire Command says 8 units from as far away as Coffs Harbour were called to the 12 unit 2 storey Department of Housing block on Ronald Road at about 1.30am on Thursday to find a fire in an upper level unit had spread to adjoining apartments.
The roof of the building has since collapsed.
40 people have been evacuated and one person suffered a suspected broken arm when they jumped from the second floor to escape the flames.
The Fire and Rescue aerial unit from Mayfield West is assisting with the firefighting effort.
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| The Fire & Rescue Aerial Unit from Mayfield West has been called the unit fire at Taree |
