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Lucky escape for two men caught brawling as house burns

Police officers have pulled two men from a burning house at Doonside in Sydney's west. (Nikki Short/AAP PHOTOS)

Two men caught in a heated argument have been rescued from a burning house.

The 46 and 35-year-olds were dragged from a property in Doonside, in western Sydney, before dawn on Thursday.

Authorities were responding to reports of an argument in what's believed to be a domestic violence-related incident.

Arriving about 4.30am, NSW Police officers found a damaged vehicle out front and the house well alight.

They broke through a door and found two men in a tussle with one holding down the other.

After separating them, they pulled the men from the burning house.

Damage to a house in Wangara Street, Doonside
A crime scene has been established at the house on Wangara Street, Doonside. (Nikki Short/AAP PHOTOS)

The 46-year-old was arrested and taken to Westmead Hospital to be treated for burns to his back.

He remains under police guard.

The 35-year-old was taken to Blacktown Hospital to be treated for facial injuries.

Firefighters managed to douse the blaze as a crime scene was established.

1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732)

Lifeline 13 11 14

Men's Referral Service 1300 766 491

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