A woman has been killed in a unit fire in Sydney’s south-east.
Firefighters raced to the first-floor apartment on Alison Road in Randwick shortly after 3pm on Tuesday after flames were spotted billowing out of the windows.
A woman in her 70s died and another occupant was treated for smoke inhalation. OnScene Bondi
Firefighters stormed inside to try to bring the blaze under control.
It is understood the fire broke out in the kitchen.
A woman, aged in her 70s, died at the scene.
She was found unconscious and paramedics tried to revive her, but were unsuccessful.
Two others were assessed at the scene, at least one being another resident who was treated for smoke inhalation.
A crime scene has been set up and road closures are in place, with motorists urged to avoid the area.