House destroyed by fire at Hazelbrook, NSW

Investigations are underway after a house was destroyed by fire at Hazelbrook this morning, NSW Police say.

Emergency services were called to Mount View Avenue, Hazelbrook, shortly after 4am tomorrow, and found the single-storey brick home well alight.

A man who lived in the home was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance Paramedics before being taken to hospital for further treatment for the effects of smoke inhalation.

A crime scene has been established and detectives from the Blue Mountains Local Area Command are investigating.

A canvass of the other residents in the street is now underway.

The cause of the fire is unknown and police are appealing for anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.

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