December 22nd 2024.
A young child narrowly avoided serious harm when a fire broke out in a home in the western suburbs of Sydney. The little boy was playing alone in his bedroom when a mattress caught fire, trapping him on the second floor of the house in Fairfield Heights. Thankfully, first responders were quick to arrive and they used a clever tactic to help calm the frightened two-year-old - they played his favorite show, Bluey, on their phones.
At around 6pm last night, the child was rescued from his upstairs bedroom as the flames started to spread. According to Adam Dewberry, Superintendent of NSW Fire and Rescue, the toddler was covered in soot from head to toe. The responders could hear his screams and cries for help as they rushed to save him. He was in a serious condition due to smoke inhalation and was given oxygen on the street.
Meanwhile, the boy's mother and two other children were able to escape from the house on Stanbrook Street. Authorities are now investigating the cause of the fire, considering whether it was caused by an electrical fault or if the child was playing with a lighter. The little boy spent the night at Westmead Children's Hospital and is currently in stable condition.
This incident serves as a strong reminder for parents to keep dangerous objects out of reach of children. It only takes a split second for an accident to occur and it could have had much more serious consequences. Thankfully, the quick response of the first responders and the calmness they were able to bring to the situation helped prevent any major injuries.
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