THREE people have been treated for smoke inhalation following a small fire early Friday afternoon.
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Firefighters received a triple-0 call at 12.17pm with reports that there was a fire burning in a building on Welcome Street in Parkes.
"On arrival crews were confronted with smoke issuing from a laundry building," Fire and Rescue NSW Parkes brigade said in a statement.
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"Crews in BA [breathing apparatus] quickly entered the building and found an industrial gas dryer alight.
"It was quickly extinguished before the fire could spread."
NSW Ambulance paramedics attended and treated three people on scene for smoke inhalation.
NSW Rural Fire Service Parkes Headquarters brigade assisted at the call with water supply.
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Nadine Morton
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
