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RT @NSWRFS: As of 7pm, there are 61 fires burning across the state, with 19 not yet contained. Two fires remain at the Watch and Act alert level. There are currently over 900 firefighters and incident management specialists working to contain these fires. View on X [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Willi Willi Rd Fire, Moparrabah (Kempsey LGA)There has been an increase of fire activity on the northern side of the fire in the vicinity of Toorooka. Residents in the vicinity of Brassils Creek Rd are advised to Prepare Now. View on X [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Glens Creek Rd, NymboidaA fire is burning in the vicinity of Glens Creek Rd, Nymboida. The fire is burning in a S direction. Residents near Frickers Rd you are in danger. Seek shelter as the fire approaches. It is too late to leave. View on X [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Glens Creek Rd, Nymboida (Clarence Valley)A fire is burning in the vicinity of Glens Creek Rd and Martin Rd in the Nymboida State Forest, 30km SW of Grafton. The fire is burning in a SE direction. Residents in the area should prepare now. View on X [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Barton St Fire, SconeA fire is burning near Barton St, Scone, burning in an easterly direction towards Segenhoe. If you are in the vicinity of Segenhoe, you are in danger. Seek shelter as the fire approaches. It is too late to leave. View on X [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Barton St Fire, SconeFirefighters from FRNSW and the RFS are on scene of a grass fire burning near Barton St, Scone. The fire is burning in a SE direction. Residents north of Gundy Rd, near Bhima Drive & Widden Cl should prepare now. View on X [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Thunderbolts Way Fire, Bretti (Mid-Coast)A fire is burning to the west of Thunderbolts Way, Bretti. The fire continues to burn in a SE direction towards Thunderbolts Way. Residents in the vicinity of Bretti and Tibbuc should prepare now. View on X [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Sunday 22 October, for the North Western, Northern Slopes, North Coast, Greater Hunter and Greater Sydney Region. Know your fire risk and what you will do if fire threatens. Be ready to act. More information at: View on X [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: #RFS firefighters and waterbombing aircraft are working to contain a grass fire burning in the Enmore Road area in a southerly direction towards Dandaloo Road west of Trangie. Residents south west of Trangie should PREPARE NOW. Check and follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan. View on X [external link]

NSW | Fire and Rescue NSW leader presented coveted national award by Governor-General. A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighter has received major national recognition for her efforts in protecting communities from fire, keeping up her importan... View on X [external link]

MARRICKVILLE | #FRNSW Cooks River, large spill of oily substance, crews trying to locate source and render safe. View on X [external link]

INGLEBURN | # Cumberland Street, crews have extinguished a fire in a single level house, investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]

FIGTREE | #FRNSW Cobblers Park, hazardous materials incident in progress, crews on scene investigating water quality of Cobblers Creek.@illawarramerc View on X [external link]

GUNNEDAH | #FRNSW Breeza Street, hazardous material incident in progress involving mercury, crews on scene now rendering safe. View on X [external link]

BLAXLAND | #FRNSW Winnicoopa Rd, house fire in progress, crews in breathing apparatus are attacking a fire in the bathroom.@bmgazette View on X [external link]

TWEED HEADS SOUTH | Firefighters battle building inferno on the NSW/QLD border - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are mopping up after a large fire which engulfed a large building last night at Tweed Heads South, on the New South Wales a... View on X [external link]

WOY WOY | #FRNSW Woy Woy Rd, single vehicle accident, crews on scene working to release the driver.@LiveTrafficNSW View on X [external link]

SANS SOUCI | #FRNSW Park Street, house in progress, all occupants accounted for. fire contained to room of origin.@theleadernews @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: McGuires Crossing Rd Fire, Belmore River (Kempsey LGA)The fire is burning in a northerly direction &may impact Hat Heat Rd. Residents near Hat Head if your plan is to leave, leave now in a northerly direction towards South West Rocks. View on X [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: Advice: Bayshore Dr Fire, Byron Bay (Byron LGA)The fire is continuing to burn in a northerly direction, towards Brunswick Heads. Residents in the vicinity of Brunswick Heads should monitor conditions and stay up-to-date with the latest information. View on X [external link]

RYDALMERE | Fire and Rescue NSW frees motorcyclist critically injured in multi-vehicle crash. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have successfully carried out an intricate operation to free a motorcyclist, whose leg was crushed by a tow truck in... View on X [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Springwood Park Rd Fire, CopeA fire is burning in the Springwood Park Rd and Cope Rd area. If you are in the area of Springwood Park Rd and Cope Rd, Cope, you are in danger. Seek shelter as the fire approaches. It is too late to leave View on X [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Springwood Park Rd Fire, Cope (Mid-Western LGA)The fire continues to burn in the vicinity of Springwood Rd and Cope Rd. With fire activity increasing, residents in the vicinity of Springwood Park Rd and Cope Rd should prepare now. View on X [external link]

RYDALMERE | #FRNSW Victoria Rd, Firefighters have freed a trapped motorcycle rider from underneath a truck after the two vehicle collision. View on X [external link]

RYDALMERE | #FRNSW Victoria Rd, three car accident with persons trapped, rescue crews on scene now performing extraction.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Springwood Park Rd Fire, CopeThe fire continues to burn in the vicinity of Springwood Rd and Cope Rd. Fire activity across the fireground is increasing, residents in the vicinity of Cope Rd should prepare now and monitor conditions. View on X [external link]

WEST RYDE | #FRNSW Station Street, entry was gained to a smoke filled unit, one elderly male treated for smoke inhalation by NSW Ambulance service.@NSWAmbulance View on X [external link]