BY IAN CROUCH
Police have confirmed the primary occupants of a burning home at Blackalls Park have been accounted for.
Fire crews are continuing efforts to extinguish the blaze in Railway Parade North.
EARLIER:
It's feared there are people unaccounted for as crews battle a fierce house fire at Blackalls Park.
Newcastle Fire Command says they were called to a home in Railway Parade North at 4.25am today (Thursday 7 May 2026), with crews arriving to find the residence fully involved in fire.
It's understood there are cars parked in the driveway of the burning home.
Four fire trucks are at the scene with another four on the way.
They are being supported by the RFS and a Duty Commander from Newcastle.
Police and Ambulance are also at the scene.
