Croydon house fire: One person killed, one missing after horror blaze
A person has died and one person is missing after a horror house blaze in Sydney’s inner west.
Just after 4am on Wednesday, emergency services were called to Irarra Street, Croydon, following reports of a fire.
They arrived to a roaring blaze, which caused extensive damage to the home.
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Fire and Rescue NSW deployed six fire trucks and 22 firefighters to extinguish the blaze, but said there were structural issues hindering search efforts.
Police established a crime scene and have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fire.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
Localised traffic diversions are in place as emergency services remain on scene.
- With NCA
