An elderly woman has been rescued from a suspicious fire that ripped through a home in Sydney’s inner west, leaving four hospitalised.
Emergency services were called to Weddle Ave in Abbotsford about 4am on Tuesday.
When fire crews arrived, the house was fully alight. Despite the efforts of firefighters, the house was destroyed.
An elderly woman became trapped on the balcony of the home, with police needing to use a ladder to get to her to safety.
Neighbouring homes were also evacuated during the blaze.
“Four occupants were treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for smoke inhalation,” a police statement read.
“They have been taken to hospital.”
Police are investigating the house fire, which is being treated as suspicious.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has dashcam or CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.