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CLAYMORE | #FRNSW Duterreau Way, overnight fire has destroyed a two storey townhouse, investigations into the cause of the blaze are continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:09am • Dec 15, 2023
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WESTON | Cessnock Council Area | #FRNSW and @RFS working to contain an intense fire in a tyre shop on Cessnock Road. Tyre fires are one of the most challenging fires firefighters can be called upon to battle...@LiveTrafficNSW @CessnockCouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 06:52pm • Dec 14, 2023
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Emergency Services minister to inspect Fire and Rescue NSW’s new Central Coast Aerial Platform | Bateau Bay

Minister for Emergency Services, Jihad Dib, tomorrow will inspect the new Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Aerial Platform appliance that’s just been stationed this week at Bateau Bay on the Central Coast. Priced at $2.5m, the state-of-the-art truck boasts a Compressed... Learn more about the Emergency Services minister to inspect Fire and Rescue NSW’s new Central Coast Aerial Platform at Bateau Bay.

access_time 06:36pm • Dec 14, 2023
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BATEAU BAY | Emergency Services minister to inspect Fire and Rescue NSWs new Central Coast Aerial Platform. Minister for Emergency Services, Jihad Dib, tomorrow will inspect the new Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Aerial Platform appliance thats j... View on X [external link]

access_time 06:31pm • Dec 14, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Pacific Motorway Fire, Cameron ParkThe fire is impacting properties on Boundary Rd, with crews undertaking View on X [external link]

access_time 06:30pm • Dec 14, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Pacific Motorway Fire, Cameron ParkA fire is burning near the Pacific Motorway, Cameron Park, burning in an View on X [external link]

access_time 05:25pm • Dec 14, 2023
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RYDALMERE | #FRNSW firefighters have cut the side of a car away to free a lady who was trapped in the vehicle after a collision on Victoria Road Rydalmere near Kirby Street. @NSWA will transport.. Victoria Rd traffic not good....@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 05:11pm • Dec 14, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Cessnock Rd Fire, AbermainThe fire continues to burn in an easterly direction towards Pelaw Main. If you ar View on X [external link]

access_time 05:01pm • Dec 14, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Cessnock Rd Fire, AbermainA fire is burning in the vicinity of Cessnock Rd, burning in an easterly directio View on X [external link]

access_time 04:36pm • Dec 14, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Cessnock Rd Fire, AbermainA fire is burning near Cessnock Rd Abermain. If you are near Cessnock Rd, Charles View on X [external link]

access_time 03:37pm • Dec 14, 2023
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TUGGERAH | #FRNSW Pacific Hwy, grass fire in progress, crews on scene now accessing resources required.@CCoastCouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 01:22pm • Dec 14, 2023
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PYRMONT | #FRNSW crews have located the source of smoke issuing from a building on Union St. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:59am • Dec 14, 2023
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WAITARA | #FRNSW Unwin Rd, unit fire in progress, crews performing firefighting operations. View on X [external link]

access_time 10:05am • Dec 14, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: A Total Fire Ban is now in place for the Greater Hunter and Greater Sydney Region areas, with forecast hot, dry and windy condi View on X [external link]

access_time 07:01am • Dec 14, 2023
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MOREE | #FRNSW Morton Street, unoccupied unit block is on fire, crews on scene currently attempting extinguishment. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:17am • Dec 13, 2023
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SALAMANDER BAY | #FRNSW Sandy Point Rd, hazmat incident in progress at a chlorine spill. one person transported by ambulance with breathing problems. @NSWAmbulance View on X [external link]

access_time 12:00pm • Dec 12, 2023
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MAYFIELD WEST | #FRNSW Industrial Dr, fire in a garbage truck, large pile of rubbish alight, crews working towards extinguishment and containing the runoff. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:57am • Dec 12, 2023
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Fire and Rescue NSW firefighter killed at house fire | Grose Vale

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) regrets to advise of the death of a firefighter at a house fire at Grose Vale, north-west of Sydney, this morning. The 51-year-old FRNSW on-call firefighter was among the first crews responding to the house, which... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW firefighter killed at house fire at Grose Vale.

access_time 11:16am • Dec 12, 2023
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GROSE VALE | Fire and Rescue NSW firefighter killed at house fire. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) regrets to advise of the death of a firefighter at a house fire at Grose Vale, north-west of Sydney, this morning.The 51-year-old FRNSW on-call fire... View on X [external link]

access_time 11:11am • Dec 12, 2023
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BERALA | #FRNSW working to extinguish a fire in a garage attached to a town house on Clarke Street. Adjoining homes under threat. Occupants from the complex are evacuated. Firefighters conducting a search of the property on fire - @2GB873 @WSFM1017 @2SM1269 @dailytelegraph @smh View on X [external link]

access_time 11:54am • Dec 11, 2023
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BERALA | #FRNSW Clark Street, fire in a two level townhouse, all persons are accounted for, operations are continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:50am • Dec 11, 2023
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BERALA | #FRNSW are responding multiple trucks to a unit fire in Berala. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:44am • Dec 11, 2023
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GRIFFITH | #FRNSW Kookara Street, house fire in progress at a single level premises, crews on scene conducting firefighting operations. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:01am • Dec 11, 2023
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Firefighters win marathon battle against scrap yard blaze | St Marys

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have returned control of a major fire scene in a scrap metal yard at St Marys, in Sydney’s west, back to its operators. More than 50 firefighters, using 14 fire trucks, battled the blaze in... Learn more about the Firefighters win marathon battle against scrap yard blaze at St Marys.

access_time 10:31am • Dec 11, 2023
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ST MARYS | Firefighters win marathon battle against scrap yard blaze - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have returned control of a major fire scene in a scrap metal yard at St Marys, in Sydneys west, back to its operators.More than 50... View on X [external link]

access_time 10:26am • Dec 11, 2023
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Firefighters extinguish large blaze in western Sydney scrap yard | St Marys

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a large blaze in a scrap metal yard at St Marys in Sydney’s west. The fire broke out amongst 500 tonnes of scrap at the Christie Street recycling business just after 6pm last... Learn more about the Firefighters extinguish large blaze in western Sydney scrap yard at St Marys.

access_time 08:16am • Dec 11, 2023
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ST MARYS | Firefighters extinguish large blaze in western Sydney scrap yard. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a large blaze in a scrap metal yard at St Marys in Sydneys west.The fire broke out amongst 500 tonnes of scrap at... View on X [external link]

access_time 08:11am • Dec 11, 2023
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HUNTERS HILL | #FRNSW Wandella Ave, fire in a domestic garage has caused serious damage to two cars, investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:22am • Dec 11, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: There are a number of fires burning in the Narrabri region of northern NSW. These fires are producing large amounts of smoke th View on X [external link]

access_time 06:23pm • Dec 09, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Sunday 10 December for the Northern Riverina and Northern Slopes areas. Hot, dry an View on X [external link]

access_time 06:23pm • Dec 09, 2023
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