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BELLINGEN | @FRNSW Black Street, fire involving a caravan, extinguished two lines of hose police in attendance. View on X [external link]

access_time 12:04pm • Sep 06, 2023
place Bellingen
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INGLEBURN | @FRNSW Lancaster Street, fire in an industrial unit caused by a dust extracting unit, extinguished with two lengths of hose. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:29am • Sep 06, 2023
place Ingleburn
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SOUTH GUNDARIMBA | @FRNSW Bruxner Hwy, two vehicle accident involving a car a truck, rescue is in progress, paramedic on scene. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:33am • Sep 06, 2023
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SEVEN HILLS | #FRNSW has extinguished a fire in what appears to be a small unoccupied home on Pioneer Street. View on X [external link]

access_time 10:49pm • Sep 05, 2023
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Firefighters protect Warragamba dam and local township from bushfire risks | Warragamba

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have played a major role in a hazard reduction burn to protect Warragamba dam, west of Sydney, and its nearby township from the threat of bushfires. FRNSW was tasked by Water NSW with establishing controlled... Learn more about the Firefighters protect Warragamba dam and local township from bushfire risks at Warragamba.

access_time 04:05pm • Sep 05, 2023
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Major hazard reduction burn reduces grassfire risk for upper Hunter township | Denman

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has carried out a major hazard reduction burn, eliminating the threat of a large grassland fire on the edge of Denman, in the state’s upper Hunter. FRNSW has responsibility for hazard reduction operations where bushland meets... Learn more about the Major hazard reduction burn reduces grassfire risk for upper Hunter township at Denman.

access_time 01:50pm • Sep 05, 2023
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SOMERSBY | @FRNSW M1 south bound, heavy vehicle accident, truck on its side blocking two lanes, traffic heavy in the area.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 10:21am • Sep 05, 2023
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ERMINGTON | @FRNSW Victoria Rd, two vehicle accident, rescue procedures underway.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 07:25am • Sep 05, 2023
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BERKSHIRE PARK | @FRNSW St Marys Rd, two vehicle accident involving a truck and a car, rescue has commenced.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 07:18am • Sep 05, 2023
place Berkshire Park
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HINCHINBROOK | Update 1 #FRNSW firefighters have extinguished the fire in a home and garage on Hinchinbrook Drive. @nswpolice @nswpolice @2GB873 @dailytelegraph @smh @WSFM1017 @TripleMSydney @2SM1269 View on X [external link]

access_time 09:35pm • Sep 04, 2023
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HINCHINBROOK | #FRNSW on scene at a house and garage fire on Hinchinbrook Drive. No persons reported inside. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance Six and 24 firefighters fighting the blaze.. View on X [external link]

access_time 09:21pm • Sep 04, 2023
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Firefighters provide advice to more than 140 households during 'fire safety blitz' | Lithgow

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have visited 280 homes at Lithgow in the state's Central Tablelands, providing crucial home fire safety advice to dozens of grateful households. Firefighters from Lithgow, Lithgow West and Leura Fire Stations recorded 141 engagements with... Learn more about the Firefighters provide advice to more than 140 households during 'fire safety blitz' at Lithgow.

access_time 03:30pm • Sep 04, 2023
place Lithgow
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Chester Hill | Gas Leak - Final Update - report of a gas leak investigated by #FRNSW #HAZMAT firefighters no gas detected area confirmed safe. Gas company and @nswpolice also in attendance View on X [external link]

access_time 10:06am • Sep 04, 2023
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CHESTER HILL | @FRNSW Miller Rd, hazmat incident in progress, strong smell of gas in vicinity, large amount of people evacuated. View on X [external link]

access_time 09:26am • Sep 04, 2023
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Fire crews and staff safely evacuate hospital ward during blaze | Lithgow

Senior firefighters are planning to recommend medical staff and members of the public for commendations following an overnight fire in a ward at Lithgow Hospital in the state's Central Tablelands. Around 11.45 last night, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews from... Learn more about the Fire crews and staff safely evacuate hospital ward during blaze at Lithgow.

access_time 03:20pm • Sep 01, 2023
place Lithgow
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LITHGOW | Fire crews and staff safely evacuate hospital ward during blaze. Senior firefighters are planning to recommend medical staff and members of the public for commendations following an overnight fire in a ward at Lithgow Hospital in the s... View on X [external link]

access_time 03:15pm • Sep 01, 2023
place Lithgow
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An image relating to the news item Unique footage of Fire and Rescue NSW Ignitable Liquid Detection dog in action at scene of overnight explosion
Unique footage of Fire and Rescue NSW Ignitable Liquid Detection dog in action at scene of overnight explosion | Arndell Park

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators have identified an electrical fault in a small fan heater as the cause of an explosion overnight in an industrial unit at Arndell Park in Sydney's west. The blast tore a hole in a wall... Learn more about the Unique footage of Fire and Rescue NSW Ignitable Liquid Detection dog in action at scene of overnight explosion at Arndell Park .

access_time 02:40pm • Sep 01, 2023
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ARNDELL PARK | Unique footage of Fire and Rescue NSW Ignitable Liquid Detection dog in action at scene of overnight explosion - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators have identified an electrical fault in a small fan heater as the cau... View on X [external link]

access_time 02:36pm • Sep 01, 2023
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Spring into action to prevent home fires this season | NSW

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is urging the public not to become complacent about home fire dangers now that winter has passed. There were 930 residential fires across the state during spring last year and FRNSW reminds the public not to... Learn more about the Spring into action to prevent home fires this season at NSW.

access_time 11:25am • Sep 01, 2023
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NSW | Spring into action to prevent home fires this season. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is urging the public not to become complacent about home fire dangers now that winter has passed.There were 930 residential fires across the state during s... View on X [external link]

access_time 11:20am • Sep 01, 2023
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REDFERN | @FRNSW Elizabeth Street, single level house fire overnight, extinguished 4 lines of hose. Investigations are continuing into the cause of the blaze. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:19am • Sep 01, 2023
place Redfern
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HERONS CREEK | @FRNSW Old School Rd, large shed fire containing cars and boats on fire, crews are in a defensive firefighting position. View on X [external link]

access_time 02:32pm • Aug 31, 2023
place Herons Creek
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Firefighters to door knock dozens of homes to safeguard locals | Lithgow

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews will door knock more than 200 homes at Lithgow in the state’s Central Tablelands this weekend, offering crucial fire safety advice to local residents. The move follows similar FRNSW home safety blitzes at Portland, Merriwa... Learn more about the Firefighters to door knock dozens of homes to safeguard locals at Lithgow.

access_time 02:05pm • Aug 31, 2023
place Lithgow
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LITHGOW | Firefighters to door knock dozens of homes to safeguard locals. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews will door knock more than 200 homes at Lithgow in the states Central Tablelands this weekend, offering crucial fire safety advice to loc... View on X [external link]

access_time 02:00pm • Aug 31, 2023
place Lithgow
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LANE COVE | @FRNSW Burns Bay Rd, smoke visible from a shopfront, crews are on scene investigating. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:28am • Aug 31, 2023
place Lane Cove
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SILVERWATER | @FRNSW Derby Street, lithium battery fire in a multi level building, 32 people evacuated, crews are investigating in breathing apparatus. View on X [external link]

access_time 08:00am • Aug 31, 2023
place Silverwater
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BELLAMBI | @FRNSW Sellers Cres, single level house fire, extinguished by three lines of hose, investigations are continuing.@illawarramerc View on X [external link]

access_time 06:39am • Aug 31, 2023
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An image relating to the news item Body located as Fire and Rescue NSW crews contain fire in multi-storey building
Body located as Fire and Rescue NSW crews contain fire in multi-storey building | Darlington

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have located a body inside a third-floor apartment destroyed by fire today at Darlington, in inner Sydney. More than 30 firefighters and 10 fire trucks were deployed to attack the '3rd Alarm' blaze in Abercrombie... Learn more about the Body located as Fire and Rescue NSW crews contain fire in multi-storey building at Darlington.

access_time 03:00pm • Aug 30, 2023
place Darlington
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BOWENFELS | @FRNSW Great Western Hwy, structure fire in progress, multiple crews on scene. View on X [external link]

access_time 12:25pm • Aug 30, 2023
place Bowenfels
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Fire and Rescue NSW crews battle major inner-city building fire | Darlington

Multiple Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are battling a fire in a multi-storey building at Darlington, in inner Sydney. The blaze broke out around 8am today inside a third-floor apartment on Abercrombie Street, near Ivy Street. The incident was quickly upgraded... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW crews battle major inner-city building fire at Darlington.

access_time 10:15am • Aug 30, 2023
place Darlington
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