Bonnyrigg man dies after suffering burns during house fire

A 48-year old man from Sydney’s southwest has tragicallysuccumbed to injuries sustained during a house fire.

A Bonnyrigg man has tragically died after sustaining serious burns in a house fire earlier this month.

The 48-year old man suffered burns to 50 per cent of his body after a fire broke out in a bedroom of the two-storey Howitt Place home about 6:30pm on August 2.

He was rushed immediately to hospital but died eight days later on Wednesday.

The man’s home did not have a working smoke alarm, according to Fire and Rescue NSW.

Fire and Rescue NSW say he is the 14th person to have died in a house fire this winter and is reminding NSW residents to check their fire alarms and have a plan of action ready.

A spokesman said if you don’t have smoke alarms installed, Fire and Rescue NSW crews will install them for you.

A 14th person has died as a result of a house fire this winter. Picture: Christian Gilles

They advise the public to:

Check and maintain smoke alarms once installed;

Keep any drying clothes or anything flammable at least a metre from the heater;

Clean and maintain any fireplaces;

Do not use outdoor heating or cooking equipment inside your home;

Check electric blankets are safe for use and never go to bed or leave home with your electric blanket on;

Do not overheat wheat bags in the microwave;

Do not overload power boards;

Clean the lint filter from your clothes dryer after each use;

Never leave cooking unattended;

Always use candles under adult supervision and do not leave them unattended where possible;

Ensure you have a ‘home fire escape plan” and practice it regularly with your family; and

If a fire does occur, get out, stay out and call triple-0 (000).