Cabramatta: House blaze under investigation as gunshots ring out in Sydney’s West
A quiet street in Sydney’s South West was jolted awake early Thursday morning after gunshots rang out and a fire engulfed a home and vehicle.
Emergency services were called to Wendy Close in Cabramatta around 12.45am following reports of a ferocious blaze. Upon arrival, police officers discovered a house and a white Toyota station wagon fully alight.
Fire and Rescue NSW crews successfully extinguished the flames, but both the property and the vehicle sustained extensive damage.
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A 57-year-old woman was treated by paramedics at the scene for smoke inhalation, while three other occupants of the home were unharmed.
“Police have declared a crime scene and commenced an investigation,” NSW Police said.
Inquiries are ongoing.
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