A devastating fire in Newcastle East has claimed the life of a man, leaving authorities scrambling to determine what sparked the deadly blaze.
Emergency services rushed to a unit on Colliers Close around 3:50 PM on Monday after reports of a fire tearing through the property. Fire and Rescue NSW crews battled the flames, but by the time the fire was extinguished, the damage was extensive.
Inside the charred remains of the unit, firefighters made a tragic discovery—a man suffering from severe burns. Despite efforts, he died at the scene. While formal identification is yet to be completed, police believe the victim was a man in his 60s.
Newcastle City Police District officers have established a crime scene as investigations into the cause of the fire get underway. Authorities will prepare a report for the coroner as they work to piece together the final moments leading up to this heartbreaking incident.
As the investigation continues, anyone with information is urged to come forward. This tragedy serves as a sobering reminder of how quickly fires can turn deadly.
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