Firefighters rescue unconscious man from burning Balmain unit

A man in his 20s has been rushed to hospital after firefighters were called to a burning unit early Wednesday morning.

Emergency services were called to the burning building after 3.30am, where an unconscious man was rescued from an apartment unit. Picture: Channel 9.

A man has been rushed to hospital in a serious condition after firefighters rescued his unconscious body from a burning apartment unit.

Firefighters were called to the unit in Sydney’s inner west just after 3.30am on Thursday morning.

A statement from NSW Police said: “Initial inquiries suggest the fire is suspicious, however investigations into the cause continue”.

Fire and Rescue NSW said the man, understood to be in his 20s, was removed from the burning unit on Nicholson St in Balmain, in Sydney’s Inner West.

BALMAIN | #FRNSW firefighters have rescued a man from a unit fire on Nicholson St Balmain just afte 3:30. FFs provided initial emergency care until the arrival of @NSWAmbulance who have transported the rescued male. Fire is extinguished and being investigated. pic.twitter.com/tF0p8tINjJ

— Fire and Rescue NSW (@FRNSW) March 29, 2023

After initial emergency care from firefighters, he was transported to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital alongside a specialist medical team.

NCA NewsWire understands he was in a serious condition at the time and suffering from burn injuries.

“Firefighters provided initial emergency care until the arrival of NSW Ambulance who have transported the rescued male,” it said.

The fire has been extinguished and police investigations are continuing.

Authorities have urged anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Originally published as Firefighters rescue unconscious man from burning Balmain unit