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Man critical following deliberately lit fire, police calling for dashcam footage

INVESTIGATIONS are continuing into the circumstances surrounding a house fire at Wellington, which left one man in hospital in a critical condition. Shortly after 5pm on Thursday, officers from the Orana-Mid Western Police District were called to a home on Glasson Street, following reports a house was well alight. READ ALSO: We're covering the celebrations and tragedies of regional life: Cameraman Firefighters attended and extinguished the blaze. A 52-year-old man suffered serious burns. He was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Wellington District Hospital where he was later airlifted to Concord Hospital in a critical condition. MAP: The street where the fire occurred A 46-year-old man was later located at another Wellington residence where he was also treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Dubbo Base Hospital for treatment. A crime scene was established, and police believe the fire was deliberately lit. As investigations continue, anyone with information about the incident is urged to come forward. READ ALSO: 'Populist stance' will not bring water security to Dubbo: Councillor Anyone with information or dash-cam footage relating to this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit at https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report crime via NSW Police social media pages. Get unlimited access to the Daily Liberal for just $3.75 a week Have your say, click this link to send a letter to the editor. Would you like more Dubbo region news? Receive our free newsletters delivered to your inbox, as well as breaking news alerts. Sign up below.

INVESTIGATIONS are continuing into the circumstances surrounding a house fire at Wellington, which left one man in hospital in a critical condition.

Shortly after 5pm on Thursday, officers from the Orana-Mid Western Police District were called to a home on Glasson Street, following reports a house was well alight.

Firefighters attended and extinguished the blaze.

A 52-year-old man suffered serious burns. He was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Wellington District Hospital where he was later airlifted to Concord Hospital in a critical condition.

MAP: The street where the fire occurred

A 46-year-old man was later located at another Wellington residence where he was also treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Dubbo Base Hospital for treatment.

A crime scene was established, and police believe the fire was deliRead More – Source

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