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Fire Destroys Loxley on Bellbird Hill Wedding Venue Near Sydney

Specialist police are combing the Kurrajong Hills site to pinpoint how the blaze started.

Overview

  • More than 80 firefighters were called to the property about 7pm Friday, bringing the blaze under control by 10:30pm and remaining into Saturday to extinguish hot spots.
  • The NSW Rural Fire Service said the main reception building was totally destroyed and nearby structures were damaged.
  • A 40-year-old man was treated for burns after attempting to put out the fire before crews arrived.
  • A first responder said the old timber structure meant the building could not be saved once flames took hold.
  • Police are investigating the cause and are not currently treating the incident as suspicious, while couples with upcoming bookings seek alternative venues.