Monday17 March 2025 05:15:49 PM
A man has died following a unit fire in Newcastle East this afternoon.
About 3.50pm (Monday 17 March 2025)emergency services were called to a unit on Colliers CloseNewcastle Eastfollowing reports of a fire.
Fire and Rescue NSW attended and extinguished the blazewhich caused extensive damage to the unit.
A man was located inside the unit suffering burns. He died at the scene and while he is yet to be formally identifiedhe is believed to be aged in his 60s.
Officers from Newcastle City Police District have established a crime sceneand an investigation is underway into the circumstances surrounding the fire.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
