Baby girl dies in Bargo house fire

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Police will address the media this morning following the tragic death of a five-month-old girl in a house fire at Bargo last night.

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

Picton Fire and Rescue NSW and local Rural Fire Service volunteers worked to extinguish the blaze, which destroyed the house.

During a search of the home, 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 the circumstances surrounding the fire.

Chief Inspector Stephen Greer, the Camden Police Area Command duty officer, will address the media soon at Narellan Police Station.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or 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.

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