A firefighter has been killed while battling a blaze in Sydney’s north.
The 51-year-old firefighter was one of the first crews to respond to a house fire in Grose Vale just before 8am on Tuesday morning.
Other fire crews performed CPR on the man until paramedics arrived, where they pronounced him dead at the scene.
“Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is working with other authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and also provide support to the man’s family, his crew, and the others impacted by this tragedy,” a FRNSW spokesperson said in a statement.
“Our condolences are with the firefighter’s family, friends and colleagues at this tragic time.”
Police have established a crime scene at the home and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
“The cause of the fire is unknown at this stage,” a NSW Police spokesperson said.
More to come.
Originally published as Firefighter dies battling house fire in Sydney’s northwest
