Guildford: Man found dead inside home after residents flee western Sydney inferno
A man has died after an inferno engulfed a western Sydney home, leaving a group of residents fleeing onto the street.
Just before 5am on Tuesday, emergency services were called to a home on Rowley Road, Guildford, following reports of the fire.
Fire and Rescue NSW attended and extinguished the blaze, which caused extensive damage to the home.
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Officers from Cumberland Police Area Command have established a crime scene, and an investigation is underway into the circumstances surrounding the fire.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.
