A man has been hospitalised in a serious condition following a dramatic early-morning fire that ripped through an apartment complex in Rivervale, Perth.
Emergency Response in the Early Hours
Emergency services were called to a residential block located at 64 Great Eastern Highway at approximately 4:30am on Sunday, 28 December 2025. Crews from the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) arrived swiftly at the scene, supported by personnel from WA Police and paramedics from St John WA.
The situation was critical, with firefighters encountering significant smoke and flames upon arrival. Their immediate priority was to search the affected units for any trapped residents.
Unconscious Man Rushed to Hospital
During their search, crews made a distressing discovery. A man was found unconscious inside one of the apartments, having been overcome by the fire's effects. Paramedics provided urgent treatment at the scene before transporting the man to a nearby hospital. The transfer was conducted under emergency conditions, with lights and sirens, indicating the seriousness of his condition.
The cause of the blaze is not yet known, and DFES investigators are working to determine how it started. The fire serves as a stark reminder of the importance of working smoke alarms in residential buildings.
Investigation and Aftermath
DFES crews are expected to remain at the Rivervale location throughout the morning to conduct a thorough examination of the scene. The investigation will focus on the fire's origin and any contributing factors.
The incident has disrupted residents of the complex and caused significant damage to the property. Authorities have not released further details about the hospitalised man's identity or current medical status.
