Wangara Street, Doonside: Two men dragged from burning home after alleged domestic violence incident
Two men have been rescued from a burning house by police officers following an alleged domestic violence incident in Sydney’s west.
Emergency services were called to Wangara Street, Doonside, just after 4.25am on Thursday after reports of a heated argument.
When officers from Blacktown Police Area Command arrived, they found a damaged car out the front and the home already engulfed in flames. Forcing their way inside, police discovered two men, with one restraining the other.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.A man was allegedly detained inside the burning home by another man in a shocking act of violence.
The officers managed to separate the pair and pulled them both from the fire.
A 46-year-old man was arrested at the scene and taken to Westmead Hospital with burns to his back, where he remains under police guard.
The second man, aged 35, was transported to Blacktown Hospital with facial injuries.
Four officers were assessed by paramedics after the rescue.
NSW Fire and Rescue crews extinguished the blaze, and a crime scene has since been established as investigations continue.
If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, phone 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) or the Crisis Care Helpline on 1800 199 008.
