Inferno Destroys Glenorie Home Amid Possible Lightning Strike

It was a lucky escape for a Glenorie family last night as their 10-bedroom house was engulphed by fire, likely to have been started by a lightening strike.

Emergency services including eleven fire trucks, bolstered by more than 70 firefighters, attended the blaze on Cattai Ridge Road, Glenorie.

The fire broke out at approximately 7:30 pm last night, and rapidly took hold of the sprawling home despite best efforts by emergency services, including the Rural Fire Service, Fire and Rescue NSW, the NSW Police Force, and NSW Ambulance teams.

Incredible footage from the RFS captured the seen with smoke and flames billowing into the night sky.

#NSWRFS firefighters, supported by @FRNSW are working to extinguish a structure fire on Cattai Ridge Rd in Glenorie.
All occupants have been accounted for and there is currently no threat to surrounding properties. pic.twitter.com/HsaLRH7ptY

— NSW RFS (@NSWRFS) September 27, 2023

All seven occupants of the home managed a safe and unscathed escape, finding refuge with friends. It took firefighters hours to bring the blaze under control which was aided by the return of rain late in the evening.

NSW RFS spokesperson Matthew Lloyd told Nine News that it was a dangerous situation when emergency services arrived at the scene. “It was burning quite hot. It was a fairly significant fire. It extended throughout the roof cavity,” Lloyd said.