A DERELICT building in Gormans Hill has sustained further damage following a fire that is now under investigation.
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Fire and Rescue NSW crews were called to a property on Upfold Street at 4.55pm on Thursday following reports that there was a fire burning.
Bathurst Station Officer Dane Philippe said crews from Bathurst and Kelso stations along with the HAZMAT unit attended the scene.
"It was a small fire that was extinguished not long after we arrived and then we tried to clear out as much smoke as possible," he said.
MAP: The street where the fire occurred
"It was extinguished quickly and there was no new damage to an already derelict building."
Station Officer Philippe said the property was a disused, derelict building in the old rehabilitation centre.
"The building was empty, but it was full of graffiti and there was damage through it," he said.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.
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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
