Great-grandfather dies in fire at his home of more than 60 years

An aged "larrikin" has died in a fireplace that broke out in his dwelling of greater than six many years in south-west Sydney in a single day.

Hearth crews arrived on the home in Busby about 8.30pm and compelled their method contained in the burning constructing.

John Henry was discovered on the ground inside and firefighting carried him out to the road however he was unable to be revived.

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John Henry (left) died when his home in south-west Sydney caught hearth.(9News)

Firefighters fought their method into the house and located the aged man inside. (9News)

The 84-year-old had 13 great-grandchildren, and his son Greg Henry described him as a "larrikin" who "beloved a wager" and at all times helped others.

"He was at all times prepared to provide somebody a hand, you already know landscaping, concreting, mowing their lawns in the event that they weren't capable of do it themselves," he advised 9News.

Neighbour Elie Richa stated he heard "two loud bangs" that "lit up the road" as he was laying in mattress final night time.

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His son Greg Henry described him as a "larrikin" who at all times helped others.(9News)

The Busby dwelling, in south-west Sydney, sustained substantial harm within the hearth.(9News)

"It is unhappy, very very unhappy. I've recognized him for 30 years."

Mr Henry, who used a walker, had lived on his personal for the reason that dying of his spouse greater than a decade in the past, however had household go to him on daily basis.

The reason for the blaze has not been decided, nonetheless investigators are whether or not a cigarette may have sparked the hearth.

The 84-year-old's neighbour of 30 years stated he heard two "bangs" final night time.(9News)

A report can be ready for the coroner.