Elderly resident missing after fire destroys home
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There are grave fears for an elderly woman after a fire tore through a home at Avalon in Sydney's northern beaches. Close to two dozen firefighters were later on scene to combat the complex blaze.
Breakdown
- A multi-storey home in Avalon Beach was engulfed by fire, with flames reaching up to 30 meters.
- The elderly female resident is missing, and it is unclear if she was inside during the blaze. 30s
- Neighbours attempted to protect their own properties as the fire spread. 51s
- Firefighters faced difficulties accessing the home due to its steep incline and structural collapse. 1m 6s
- Emergency crews are using drones to assist in the ongoing search for the missing resident. 1m 52s