UPDATE: A significant fire erupted in an apartment at Bar Beach, prompting urgent evacuations on January 8. Just after 4 PM, multiple emergency calls flooded in regarding the blaze, which ignited in a ground floor unit on Nickson Street.
Fire and Rescue NSW swiftly dispatched six fire trucks and over 20 firefighters to the scene. Upon arrival, crews found the apartment fully engulfed in flames, with the fire’s origin traced back to the kitchen area, according to a spokesperson from Fire and Rescue NSW.
Six residents were evacuated as a precaution. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and emergency services confirmed that none of the evacuees required medical treatment. Firefighters successfully brought the situation under control within approximately 30 minutes, concluding their operations by just after 5:30 PM.
Authorities, including NSW police and paramedics, were present to ensure the safety of the area. A spokesperson for NSW Ambulance stated, “We are relieved that everyone is safe and no one required hospital transport.”
This incident highlights the immediate dangers of residential fires and the importance of rapid response from emergency services. As investigations continue into the cause of the fire, residents are urged to review fire safety protocols in their homes.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
