A woman has died following a house fire in Orange, in Central West NSW.
Emergency services responded to reports of a blaze on Tynan Street about 9:20pm on Sunday.
Fire and Rescue NSW crews entered the home and removed an unconscious 82-year-old woman from the premises.
Emergency personnel performed CPR on the woman, but she died at the scene.
An investigation is underway into the house fire on Sunday night. (ABC Central West: Emily Middleton)
No-one else was in the home at the time, and the fire was brought under control shortly after 10pm.
A crime scene has been set up, and an investigation is underway.
Police are urging anyone with information about the fire or who may have been in the area at the time to contact Orange Police Station or Crime Stoppers.
With nearly half of house fires occurring between May and September, Fire and Rescue NSW is urging residents to prioritise winter fire safety.
A spokesperson for Fire and Rescue NSW said a working smoke alarm in the home was critical.
“Smoke alarms should be tested monthly, cleaned regularly, and replaced every 10 years,” the spokesperson said.
“Most importantly, every household should have a clear and practised home evacuation plan.”