Son Charged with Murder After Father Dies in Devastating Sydney House Fire

A devastating house fire in Sydney's Croydon claimed the life of 80-year-old Ted Grantham. The tragedy deepened when his son, Christopher, was arrested and charged with murder, along with other serious offenses. Police responded to the blaze shortly before 4 a.m. yesterday, finding the fire so intense that the roof collapsed. "The fire was ferocious," a firefighter stated, describing the scene. Adding another layer of complexity, Christopher was found near Gosford, in possession of a machete. This incident highlights the complexities of family tragedy and the swift response of emergency services.