Charlestown House Destroyed After Accidental Fire

A Charlestown house has been destroyed by fire after a man fell asleep while cooking.

Emergency service crews were called to Wakal Street just before 1 am on Tuesday morning.

More than 20 firefighters worked for almost an hour extinguishing flames saving three nearby homes from destruction.

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The man inside the home suffered burns to his arm and smoke inhalation and was transported to hospital in a stable condition.

A second man also suffered burns and required medical assistance at the scene.

Charlestown fire crews are reminding locals that calling Triple Zero can be the difference between life and death.

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