Police are investigating after a man was seriously burnt during an incident at Blacktown overnight, NSW Police say.
About 7.15pm (Friday 21 December 2018), emergency services attended a service station on Sunnyholt Road, where they found a man with burns to 50 per cent of his body.
The man was airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital for treatment. He is reported to be in a critical condition.
Initial inquiries suggest the man sustained his injuries as a result of a fire at a nearby factory after a transformer exploded.
Fire & Rescue NSW attended and extinguished the blaze.
Officers from Blacktown Police Area Command established a crime scene at the premises, which is being examined by specialist forensic officers.
The man is yet to be identified and is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged between 35 and 45, of a medium build, with dark cropped hair, and a full trimmed beard.
Investigators would like to speak with anyone who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
