A man has died in a Wollongong unit fire. Photo: Region.
NSW Police are investigating the cause of a Wollongong unit fire in which a man died.
Emergency services were called to a unit complex on Greenacre Road, Wollongong, at about 7:40 pm on Saturday (19 September) following reports of a fire.
A police spokesperson said neighbouring residents were evacuated as Fire and Rescue NSW extinguished the fire. They later found a body, believed to be that of a 52-year-old man, inside the unit.
He is yet to be formally identified.
NSW Ambulance paramedics treated one person for smoke inhalation.
There were no other reports of injuries.
Wollongong Police have started an investigation into the cause of the fire and have urged anyone with information to contact Wollongong police on 4226 7899 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
