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WORKING SMOKE ALARM PREVENTS BATHROOM FIRE

Fire and Rescue is urging people in the Hunter to make sure their smoke alarms are working, after a callout this morning.

Crews were called to a home at Raymond Terrace just after 7am, after a bathroom heat light caught alight.

Thankfully, residents had a working smoke alarm and were able to suppress the fire, limiting the spread.

Firefighers say the fire was likely caused by an electrical issue.

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Lauren Kempe

Lauren Kempe is a reporter, producer and weather presenter for NBN News in Newcastle. Lauren grew up in the Hunter, and completed a Bachelor of Communication at the University of Newcastle.

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