Baby Dies In House Fire

Police are investigating after a baby girl died in a house fire in Bargo last night.

Emergency services were called to the house on Avon Dam Road, Bargo, about 6.25pm (Sunday 12 July) after reports of a fire.

Fire and Rescue NSW and the Rural Fire Service worked to put out the blaze, which destroyed the house.

During a search of the house, the body of a five-month-old girl was found inside.

NSW Ambulance paramedics treated a 79-year-old woman and 57-year-old man for smoke inhalation and lacerations. A 27-year-old woman was treated for shock.

They were taken to Campbelltown Hospital in a stable condition. An 18-month-old boy, who appeared uninjured, was also taken to hospital as a precaution.

Officers from Camden Police Area Command established a crime scene and are investigating.