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Fire rages through couple's West Wollongong home of 56 years

Angela Thompson
Updated January 11 2023 - 9:29pm, first published 7:15pm

A spectacular house fire shrouded West Wollongong in black smoke on Wednesday afternoon, shutting down parts of the city and destroying the home of one of its most colourful residents.

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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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