Bomaderry house fire: Neighbour arrested after man's death
A man has been arrested after another man died in house fire on NSW's South Coast overnight.
Emergency services responded to reports of a break-in and fire at a home on Leonard Street in Bomaderry, north of Nowra, about 10.40pm yesterday.
The home was already well alight when police arrived.
A man has died and another has been arrested after a fatal house fire in Bomaderry. 9News
A second man escaped the burning home without injuries. 9News
Fire and Rescue NSW extinguished the blaze, which had destroyed the home and a nearby vehicle.
A 49-year-old man was pulled from the home unresponsive and despite CPR attempts by paramedics, he died at the scene.
A second man, believed to be the older man's son, was able to flee the home and escaped without injury.
Forensic police examine the home this morning. 9News
A crime scene was established and the home has been examined by specialist forensic police.
About 12.35pm today, police attended a home on the same street and arrested a 26-year-old man.
He has been taken to Nowra Police Station, where he is assisting with inquiries.
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