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House fire destroys Mundijong home, one person hospitalized

Fire destroyed a house on Orton Road early Wednesday; resident taken to hospital with non-serious injuries.

A house fire tore through a property on Orton Road in Mundijong, east of Perth, at about 3:20am on Wednesday. Emergency crews found a 70-year-old inside and called police for assistance at 3:45am.

The man was transported to Fiona Stanley Hospital and is receiving treatment, though his injuries are not serious. The house was completely destroyed.

The cause of the fire remains undetermined.

3:20am Wednesday
Time of fire
70 years old
Resident age
Orton Road, Mundijong
Location

Why it mattersSevere fire damage and home loss highlight the sudden impact of house fires on residents.

AustraliaWestern Australian resident loses home and faces recovery from fire-related injuries.

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