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CECIL HILLS | #FRNSW M7, single vehicle accident with a car on its roof, rescue crews are on scene performing extradition.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 01:59pm • Nov 14, 2023
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LONG JETTY | #FRNSW Nirvana Street, fire has destroyed a car and partial damaged a granny flat early this morning, investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:24am • Nov 14, 2023
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Fire and Rescue NSW newlyweds stop by fire station for happy snaps after exchanging vows | Denman

Two Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have tied the knot, taking their vows to new 'fahrenheits' by stopping at the fire station where they first met, immediately after the wedding ceremony. Captain, Amon Burkill, and his 'flame', fellow on-call firefighter,... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW newlyweds stop by fire station for happy snaps after exchanging vows at Denman.

access_time 04:22pm • Nov 13, 2023
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DENMAN | Fire and Rescue NSW newlyweds stop by fire station for happy snaps after exchanging vows. Two Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have tied the knot, taking their vows to new 'fahrenheits' by stopping at the fire station where they... View on X [external link]

access_time 04:17pm • Nov 13, 2023
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HORSLEY PARK | #FRNSW M7, rescue in progress, a single vehicle rollover involving a truck, traffic heavy in the area.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 09:04am • Nov 13, 2023
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RYDE | #FRNSW Victoria Rd, 4 vehicle accident, crews on scene performing extraction of multiple people.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 06:08am • Nov 10, 2023
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Working smoke alarm helps residents flee townhouse fire | Auburn

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is crediting a smoke alarm for saving the lives of two people as fire engulfed a townhouse at Auburn, in Sydney's west. Around 20 firefighters and six fire trucks responded to the blaze which broke out... Learn more about the Working smoke alarm helps residents flee townhouse fire at Auburn.

access_time 12:53pm • Nov 09, 2023
place Auburn
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AUBURN | Working smoke alarm helps residents flee townhouse fire - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is crediting a smoke alarm for saving the lives of two people as fire engulfed a townhouse at Auburn, in Sydney's west.Around 20 firefighters... View on X [external link]

access_time 12:48pm • Nov 09, 2023
place Auburn
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GLADESVILLE | #FRNSW College Street, truck fire in the loading dock of a major retailer, crews on scene have prevented the spread to main building. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:45am • Nov 09, 2023
place Gladesville
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Teens treated for smoke inhalation after garage fire | Scone

Two teens have been treated for smoke inhalation after a garage fire at Scone in the state's Hunter Valley. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews from Scone and Aberdeen rushed to Kookaburra Avenue just before 1.30 yesterday afternoon after numerous Triple... Learn more about the Teens treated for smoke inhalation after garage fire at Scone.

access_time 11:37am • Nov 09, 2023
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SCONE | Teens treated for smoke inhalation after garage fire. Two teens have been treated for smoke inhalation after a garage fire at Scone in the state's Hunter Valley.Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews from Scone and Aberdeen rushed to Kookab... View on X [external link]

access_time 11:32am • Nov 09, 2023
place Scone
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AUBURN | #FRNSW Park Rd, fire in a two level townhouse, all persons are evacuated, firefighting operations are in progress.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 06:06am • Nov 09, 2023
place Auburn
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SCONE | #FRNSW Kookaburra Ave, house fire in progress, crews on scene performing firefighting operations, all persons evacuated. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:47pm • Nov 08, 2023
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NORTH ST MARYS | Small fire located in a solar panel inverter has been extinguished. View on X [external link]

access_time 12:54pm • Nov 08, 2023
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HURSTVILLE | #FRNSW Patrick Street, two vehicle accident, one car one its side, rescue in progress.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 12:05pm • Nov 08, 2023
place Hurstville
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CASULA | #FRNSW working to contain a fire in a two level building on the Hume Highway near Ashcroft Avenue. Seven fire trucks with 26 firefighters on scene. @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 07:40pm • Nov 07, 2023
place Casula
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OLD GUILDFORD | #FRNSW Whitaker Street, domestic garage alight, crews at work to prevent fire spread to the main residence. View on X [external link]

access_time 09:24am • Nov 07, 2023
place Old Guildford
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PROSPECT | M4 Westbound off ramp / Prospect Hwy on ramp, 2 car crash, no persons trapped or injured. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:00pm • Nov 06, 2023
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KENSINGTON | #FRNSW Anzac Parade, kitchen fire in a shop, crews on scene have contained the blaze to the room of origin.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 11:08am • Nov 06, 2023
place Kensington
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COOTAMUNDRA | #FRNSW Byrne Street, a single level house fire in progress, crews on scene performing firefighting operations and search and rescue. View on X [external link]

access_time 08:29am • Nov 06, 2023
place Cootamundra
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WAGGA WAGGA | #FRNSW Fire in a plant room in an educational facility, crews on scene working towards fire containment.@WaggaCouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 02:13pm • Nov 03, 2023
place Wagga Wagga
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MACQUARIE FIELDS | #FRNSW Coronata Way, abandoned house has been completely destroyed by fire, investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:14am • Nov 03, 2023
place Macquarie Fields
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HUNTERS HILL | #FRNSW final update | small fire extinguished in a home on Ryde Road. No injuries reported. No information on how the fire started. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:59pm • Nov 02, 2023
place Hunters Hill
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HUNTERS HILL | #FRNSW working to contain a fire in a home on Ryde Road near Mary Street. Six fire trucks with 22 firefighters in attendance. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:25pm • Nov 02, 2023
place Hunters Hill
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An image relating to the news item Grafton firefighters celebrate drone capabilities – ‘It’s like having a helicopter in your pocket’
Grafton firefighters celebrate drone capabilities – ‘It’s like having a helicopter in your pocket’ | Grafton

Grafton’s Fire and Rescue NSW crew is singing the praises of its recent, new drone capability, declaring it a ‘game-changer’ for local firefighting. The Grafton Fire Station first received its drone or Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) licence in February 2021. Almost... Learn more about the Grafton firefighters celebrate drone capabilities – ‘It’s like having a helicopter in your pocket’ at Grafton.

access_time 02:57pm • Nov 02, 2023
place Grafton
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REVESBY | #FRNSW M5 Motorway southbound, garage truck on fire, crews on scene working towards extinguishment.@CB_Express @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 06:06am • Nov 02, 2023
place Revesby
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MARSDEN PARK | #FRNSW Langford Dr, two people are trapped due to a multiple car accident, rescue crews are currently on scene performing extradition.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 01:38pm • Nov 01, 2023
place Marsden Park
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Fatal fire in Hilltops Region | Young

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) experts are investigating the cause of a fatal unit fire overnight at Young, in the state's South-Western Slopes. The blaze broke out in Stoneridge Street, just before 11pm. Four fire trucks and 20 firefighters from FRNSW and... Learn more about the Fatal fire in Hilltops Region at Young.

access_time 10:57am • Nov 01, 2023
place Young
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ULTIMO | #FRNSW Broadway, kitchen fire in a restaurant, crews have quickly extinguished the fire, salvage work is in progress.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 07:19am • Nov 01, 2023
place Ultimo
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RT @NSWRFS: Due to increasing fire activity around the Tenterfield area, the residents of Tenterfield and surrounds should prepare for ember attack.Residents should stay up-to-date with the changing conditions through the Hazards Near Me app and #RFS website: View on X [external link]

access_time 06:20pm • Oct 31, 2023
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