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Two bodies found after fire tears through home in Blue Mountains foothills

Two bodies found after fire tears through home in Blue Mountains foothills

Summary

Two people died in a house fire early Monday morning in Bowen Mountain, New South Wales. Four others were taken to hospital with smoke inhalation and minor injuries, and police have started an investigation into the fire.

Key Facts

  • The fire happened around 2:10 a.m. in Bowen Mountain, near the Blue Mountains in NSW.
  • Two bodies were found inside the house after firefighters put out the fire.
  • Five people escaped the fire; two were initially missing but later found dead.
  • About 60 firefighters worked to control the fire by 3:30 a.m.
  • Firefighters had to pull back before the roof collapsed due to danger.
  • Four people were taken to Nepean hospital, including one man in his 30s, a teenage boy, and two young boys.
  • A crime scene was set up, and police are investigating the cause of the fire.
  • Formal identification of the two bodies is underway.
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