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House Fire | Harden

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) today extinguished a house fire in Clarke Street, Harden, where a mother and young daughter safely escaped the flames. The fire was believed to have started in the kitchen of the home and quickly spread to... Learn more about the House Fire at Harden.

access_time 09:13am • Jun 09, 2021
place Harden
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Recycling Truck Fire | Kurnell

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) extinguished a fire in a recycling truck alight at Charles Parade in Kurnell this morning. When crews arrived the contents of the truck were smouldering, however due to damage... Learn more about the Recycling Truck Fire at Kurnell.

access_time 07:36am • Jun 09, 2021
place Kurnell
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Bondi Beach School Fire | Bondi Beach

Just before 5:00pm Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to multiple triple zero (000) calls of smoke coming from a school building at Bondi Beach Public School. NSW Police Officers were first on scene and went inside to search the... Learn more about the Bondi Beach School Fire at Bondi Beach.

access_time 04:57am • Jun 09, 2021
place Bondi Beach
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RT @FewtrellJeremy: Today, Sydney’s Inner West Duty Commander Dave Inskip and I joined Station Officer Dean D’Agostino and his crew from Concord conduct some Safety Visits as part of the #FRNSW’s Winter Fire Safety Blitz! We had some great conversations with some very appreciative locals. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:52pm • Jun 08, 2021
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RT @FRNSW_RS3: Bureau of Meteorology - New South Wales Severe Thunderstorm Warning View on X [external link]

access_time 07:52pm • Jun 08, 2021
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FLEMINGTON | #FRNSW crews from Burwood and Silverwater attended to a man who had fallen from his semitrailer last night. He had suffered neck and spinal injuries. He was carefully lowered down and transported to hospital. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:29am • Jun 08, 2021
place Flemington
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Hikers rescued in Kosciuszko National Park | Kosciuszko National Park

Fire and Rescue NSW, along with other emergency services personnel, helped rescue four people lost in snow in the Kosciuszko National Park last night.   The people were hiking approximately three kilometres from Charlotte‘s Pass on the Blue Lake Walk when they... Learn more about the Hikers rescued in Kosciuszko National Park at Kosciuszko National Park.

access_time 10:00am • Jun 07, 2021
place Kosciuszko National Park
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WARRIEWOOD | Firefighters are responding to reports of a man who has fallen and is injured under the cliffs off Narrabeen Park Pde. Crews will stabilise and transport the man to safety. View on X [external link]

access_time 02:22pm • Jun 06, 2021
place Warriewood
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RABBIT RESCUE | A pet rabbit has been reunited with its owner following a house fire in St Clair, Sydney. The rabbit was given oxygen and is recovering. #FRNSW View on X [external link]

access_time 03:06pm • Jun 05, 2021
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Pet Rabbit Rescued from House Fire | St Clair

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews responded to numerous Triple Zero (000) calls reporting a house fire on Ashford Gr, St Clair shortly before 1:00 on this afternoon. FRNSW arrived on scene and were confronted with a single level building that... Learn more about the Pet Rabbit Rescued from House Fire at St Clair.

access_time 12:38pm • Jun 05, 2021
place St Clair
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Rescue Incident | Wollongong

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a rescue incident on a construction site on Smith St, Wollongong, just after 9:30am this morning. FRNSW arrived on scene to find parts of a building had collapsed involving cranes and a scissor lift.... Learn more about the Rescue Incident at Wollongong.

access_time 09:34am • Jun 05, 2021
place Wollongong
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Multiple Buildings Destroyed by Fire | Morpeth

Overnight, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to multiple Tripple Zero (000) calls reporting a house fire on Morpeth Rd, Morpeth. FRNSW arrived to find three buildings well alight, with large amounts of smoke and flame visible. Crews got to work... Learn more about the Multiple Buildings Destroyed by Fire at Morpeth.

access_time 10:20pm • Jun 04, 2021
place Morpeth
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Person Rescued from Serious Car Crash | Eastern Creek

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to reports of a car crash on Wonderland Dr in Eastern Creek, shortly after 5:00 pm yesterday. Upon arrival, FRNSW found a car had crashed into the rear of a semi-trailer truck, with the occupant... Learn more about the Person Rescued from Serious Car Crash at Eastern Creek.

access_time 05:17pm • Jun 04, 2021
place Eastern Creek
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After 44 years of service, Captain Robbie Duncan still drops into Junee Fire Station to check in on the new generation protecting the community. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:28pm • Jun 04, 2021
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RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Once a firefighter, always a firefighter! Retired @FRNSW Captain Robbie Duncan, who lives out the back of Junee Fire Station, still drops in to keep an eye on the new generation. Robbie retired 3 years ago after 44 years of service. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:28pm • Jun 04, 2021
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House Fire | Gunnedah

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) extinguished a fire in a house on Lawson Avenue, Gunnedah, this afternoon. Firefighters arrived to find the house alight with smoke and flames issuing from the roof cavity. Firefighters quickly got to work, extinguishing the fire... Learn more about the House Fire at Gunnedah.

access_time 01:15pm • Jun 04, 2021
place Gunnedah
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After 44 years of service, Captain Robbie Duncan still drops into Junes Fire Station to check in on the new generation protecting the community. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:59am • Jun 04, 2021
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RT @MoF_Sydney: This week's #FlashbackFriday is an image that was featured in the Museum's 2021 Heritage Calendar. This photograph features a NSWFB (now @FRNSW ) training officer, c. 1947. #History #Heritage #Firefighting #OldPhoto #Sydney #MuseumofFire #Museum View on X [external link]

access_time 07:10am • Jun 04, 2021
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BUNDEENA | A house has been damaged by a fire that started in the chimney. Firefighters were called around 2 am and found a fire in the walls of a house on Beachcomber Ave. Crews worked to remove the cladding and access the seat of the fire. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:42am • Jun 04, 2021
place Bundeena
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LETHBRIDGE PARK | A ground floor unit has been badly damaged by fire this morning. #FRNSW crews arrived to find a fire in the unit on the ground floor of a three level building, it is now contained. The occupant had self evacd. Timely reminder: View on X [external link]

access_time 05:32am • Jun 04, 2021
place Lethbridge Park
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Car Crash | Asquith

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to reports of a car crash on the M1 Pacific Motorway near Asquith just after 4:00pm. The crash occurred in the south bound lanes between a truck and a car, with the car colliding with... Learn more about the Car Crash at Asquith.

access_time 04:04pm • Jun 03, 2021
place Asquith
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Gas Leak | Lane Cove North

Just before 3:00 pm this afternoon Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) were responded to reports of a leaking gas cylinder on Elizabeth Pde, Lane Cove North. Firefighters arrived to find a 9kg gas cylinder leaking under pressure from under a parked... Learn more about the Gas Leak at Lane Cove North.

access_time 02:54pm • Jun 03, 2021
place Lane Cove North
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WEST GOSFORD | #FRNSW hazmat crews are on scene at a concrete plant in Apollo Cl after a fly ash spill. Staff have been evacuated and crews are dispersing the spill. View on X [external link]

access_time 09:48am • Jun 03, 2021
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Hazmat Incident | West Gosford

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a hazardous materials spill at a concrete plant on Apollo Close, West Gosford this morning. FRNSW crews arrived to find a truck leaking fly ash due to a faulty valve. Attending crews worked with on... Learn more about the Hazmat Incident at West Gosford.

access_time 08:57am • Jun 03, 2021
place West Gosford
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MINTO | A two level house is on fire on Minto Rd. Firefighters arrived to find the second level of the house fully involved with flames issuing from the windows. Crews are working to search the house and extinguish the fire @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice in attendance. View on X [external link]

access_time 08:33am • Jun 03, 2021
place Minto
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House Fire | Minto

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has brought a house fire under control on Minto Rd, Minto, this morning. FRNSW arrived to find large amounts of smoke and flames issuing from the two level home and quickly got to work battling the... Learn more about the House Fire at Minto.

access_time 08:11am • Jun 03, 2021
place Minto
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Everything is better over a BBQ dinner - crews in Temora chatted with our leadership team about what FRNSW looks like now; and how it might look in the future. View on X [external link]

access_time 04:21pm • Jun 02, 2021
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MORUYA | #FRNSW are on the scene of a house fire in Thomas St. All residents are accounted for and firefighters saved a dog from the fire. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:36pm • Jun 02, 2021
place Moruya
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House Fire | Moruya

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls to a house fire on Thomas St, Moruya, just after 1:00pm. Upon arrival, firefighters found a house with smoke and flames coming through the front of the house. The blaze was... Learn more about the House Fire at Moruya.

access_time 01:03pm • Jun 02, 2021
place Moruya
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