Illawarra residents asked to check their home fire safety

Fire and Rescue NSW is urging residents to check their home fire safety, off the back of two fatalities in less than a week.

The first fatal blaze broke out in Randwick on Tuesday 7 July 2026, a resident believed to have been in her late 70’s was retrieved from the unit but died at the scene.

While a Coniston woman also aged in her 70’s passed away in a blaze on Sunday 12 July 2026.

Fire and Rescue NSW is reminding people to test smoke alarms, use heaters safely, and take advantage of free home safety visits.