Home, boy spared as fallen tree sparks hidden Mount Kembla fire

Angela Thompson
Updated January 17 2018 - 1:14pm, first published 12:30pm

A fallen tree branch has brought down powerlines at Mount Kembla, sparking a hidden fire in the walls of a family's home, and inspiring a "Olympics-style" hurdling effort from an eight-year-old boy who stood in its path. 

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Angela Thompson

Angela Thompson

Journalist

Proudly Illawarra Mercury since 2008; these days covering crime and justice issues. UOW alum. Thrilled by the chase and sobered by some of the things I see and hear when I stand still - sometimes in the same day. ang.thompson@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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