A teenage boy has died following a fire house fire in the Hunter Valley.
About 10pm yesterday (Sunday 28 July 2024), emergency services were called to a property on Alkira Avenue, Cessnock, following reports of a house on fire.
Fire and Rescue NSW extinguished the blaze; however, the house was extensively damaged.
A 16-year-old boy who was in the property at the time was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however he died at the scene.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Officers attached to Hunter Valley Police District attended and established a crime scene.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
