Fire destroys well-known Wentworth Falls home

Firefighters from the Katoomba station of Fire and Rescue NSW were the first on scene at 8.20am at the Peter Stutchbury designed home on Falls Road.

Thick fog had made it difficult to initially determine if it was a bushfire or house fire, a FRNSW spokesman said.

The property had been owned by actor Reg Livermore in the past, and had since been redesigned by a new owner to a large two-storey home featuring many pieces of art.

​The FRNSW spokesman said the home was completely destroyed, except for the concrete basement and the belongings inside.

Forty firefighters attended the blaze, as well as police, including crime scene examiners. No-one was inside.

Blue Mountains Police Detective Inspector Brad Element said Katoomba detectives were investigating the cause and origin of the fire and would prepare a report for the Coroner as the value of the home exceeded $500,000. Early investigations suggested there were no suspicious circumstances. Anyone with information can contact detectives at Katoomba station on 4782 8199.

Police are investigating a break-in at a licensed premises in Blackheath on Saturday night.

A window was broken and alarm activated about 6pm. Several people were seen in the vicinity of the hotel at the time. Any one with information is urged to contact CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 or Katoomba station.

A car trailer and a box trailer were stolen from opposite ends of the Blue Mountains at the weekend.

One trailer was stolen from Grand View Drive at Mount Riverview, and the other from Gordon Road, Leura. Police are investigating.

Two vehicles were involved in a collision about 9.20am on Saturday on the highway at Wentworth Falls after one vehicle swerved to avoid another car.

“It is alleged the third vehicle was overtaking on the median at the time,” Det Insp Element said.

Police are seeking the driver of a black Volkswagen in relation to this collision.