A woman has died following a unit fire in Sydney's west yesterday
About 5.45pm on Sunday 28 September 2025, emergency services were called to a unit on Richmond Road, Kingswood, following reports of a fire.
Fire and Rescue NSW worked to extinguish the blaze; however, the unit sustained extensive damage.
A 50-year-old woman was pulled unresponsive from the unit.
She was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Nepean Hospital in a critical condition; however, she could not be revived and was pronounced deceased at hospital.
Police assisted in evacuating residents from the unit block.
Two police officers were taken to the same hospital for smoke inhalation and have since been released.
A crime scene was established and officers attached to Nepean Police Area Command with assistance from the State Crime Command's Homicide and Arson Squad have commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
As inquiries continue anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Police will prepare a report for the information of the Coroner.
