Sydney Man Dies in Fire at Storage Unit

A man has died in a fire that ripped through a storage unit in north-west Sydney. The fire occurred at a restaurant in the early hours of the morning. Authorities have not released any further information on the incident.

A man has died in a fire that ripped through a storage unit in north-west Sydney. The incident occurred at a restaurant in the early hours of the morning, with the fire breaking out around 4:20 am. The man, a 55-year-old, was found fighting for life on the second floor of the building, accessible only through a small laneway staircase. Firefighters battled to reach him, eventually breaking through the bottom half of a door and crawling into a room strewn with materials, where the fire was well-developed. The man was transported to the Royal North Shore Hospital in critical condition and later died.

The fire began at a Domino's pizza shop on Oxford Street in Epping, 40 minutes northwest of Sydney's CBD. Firefighters described the rescue as difficult due to the limited access to the second-floor room. The man was found at the far end of the room, and firefighters quickly brought him back through the door before paramedics began CPR efforts. A report will be prepared for the Coroner, and firefighters remain at the scene to investigate the cause of the fire.

The incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by emergency services in responding to fires in commercial buildings, particularly those with limited access points. This tragic event serves as a reminder of the importance of fire safety measures and the need for prompt and effective emergency responses.

References:
[1] https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/man-dies-after-fire-rips-through-sydney-storage-unit-20250730-p5mj2g.html
[2] https://www.facebook.com/9NewsSydney/videos/man-dies-after-sydney-storage-unit-fire/758148896906827/
[3] https://7news.com.au/news/dominos-pizza-shop-fire-kills-one-in-epping-sydney-c-19518875