A massive blaze has destroyed a historic wedding venue in the New South Wales Hawkesbury. (Australia)
Emergency services were called to the site, Loxley on Bellbird Hill, in Kurrajong Hills, after a fire broke out about 7pm on Friday.
More than 80 firefighters with 25 trucks worked through the night to prevent the flames from spreading to nearby buildings and bushland.
Rural Fire Service Inspector James Morris said crews were confronted by several challenges on arrival, including gas cylinders.
The age of the building also created an asbestos exposure risk.
“We saw access challenges given it’s such a narrow short driveway to [the] structure, we saw challenges around water supply,”
Inspector Morris said.
“Thankfully, the site had a large pool and two large water tanks … which firefighters were able to utilise.”
There were no functions occurring inside the venue when the fire broke out, but three staff members were at the site.
One of the staff, who is the owner’s son, suffered minor burns when he attempted to douse the flames.
Police said the 40-year-old was taken to hospital for further treatment.
Despite the best efforts of the Rural Fire Service and Fire and Rescue NSW, the main building on the property was completely destroyed and surrounding structures were damaged.
Fire crews remained at the scene early on Saturday morning to monitor hotspots.
The Loxley was built in 1864 and has played host to weddings, conferences and special events.
Investigators were due to examine the scene on Saturday but the fire is not being treated as suspicious.
For more information please visit: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-06/massive-blaze-destroys-loxley-wedding-venue-in-nsw-hawkesbury/105742992
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