Newcastle Police

Two fires rock Hamilton South overnight

today27 March 2026

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Pharmacy 4 Less Jesmond

[More info to come on Saturday]

newy.com.au – Six people were assessed for smoke inhalation after a fire tore through a unit block at Hamilton South on Friday night.

Emergency services were called to Chatea Lea Way about 7.35pm on Friday 27 March 2026 following reports of a fire.

Officers from Newcastle City Police District attended and found the unit block well alight. Fire and Rescue NSW crews extinguished the blaze.

NSW Ambulance paramedics assessed six occupants at the scene for smoke inhalation.

A crime scene has been established and an investigation into the incident has begun.

A Second fire occurred at 34 Fowler St at 4am

Police are urging anyone with information, or CCTV or dashcam footage, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000

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