Bribbaree: Woman is in critical condition after suffering horrific burns to 90 per cent of her body in alleged 'intentionally set' house fire – while her SON is arrested 140km away following a manhunt
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An elderly woman was airlifted to hospital after her home was set on fire following a domestic violence scare.
The 65-year-old suffered severe burns to 90 per cent of her body when her home on Bribbaree Road, Bribbaree, in NSW's South West Slopes, went up in flames at 12.15pm on Sunday.
Police launched a manhunt for her 42-year-old son shortly afterwards, and he turned himself into Parkes police station, 90 miles away, later that afternoon.
The property on Bribbaree Road, Bribbaree, went up in flames at 12.15pm on Sunday following an alleged arson
The woman was found by emergency services in the bathtub of the Bribbaree home, four hours west of Sydney
Police warned the public not to approach the man for fear he was armed with a bow and arrow.
Emergency services treated the woman at the scene before she was flown to Royal North Shore Hospital.
It is understood she was placed in the bathtub full of ice by a family member before paramedics arrived.
She is still in critical condition.
Police have not yet filed any charges.
Investigations are underway.
The woman's son was arrested a short time later after reporting to Parkes police station, 90 miles away.
Inquiries continue while the woman remains in a critical condition at Royal North Shore Hospital