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BATEAU BAY | @FRNSW Curzon Ave, LPG fire in a kitchen due to a build up in a non ventilated area, extinguished one line of hose.@CoastComNews View on X [external link]

access_time 07:02pm • Aug 08, 2023
place Bateau Bay
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BROOKVALE | @FRNSW William Street, fire in an oven in progress, all persons accounted for, William Street blocked in both directions.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 02:54pm • Aug 08, 2023
place Brookvale
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ABERDEEN | @FRNSW Macqueen Street, house fire in progress, crews at with 2 lines of house in a defensive mode. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:41am • Aug 08, 2023
place Aberdeen
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Broken Hill firefighters honoured for siege bravery | Broken Hill

Eight Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have been honoured for their bravery, dealing with a life-threatening siege at Broken Hill, in the state’s far west. On 29 May last year, crews from FRNSW stations, 238 Broken Hill and 239 Broken... Learn more about the Broken Hill firefighters honoured for siege bravery at Broken Hill.

access_time 10:35am • Aug 08, 2023
place Broken Hill
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BROKEN HILL | Broken Hill firefighters honoured for siege bravery. Eight Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have been honoured for their bravery, dealing with a life-threatening siege at Broken Hill, in the states far west.On 29 May las... View on X [external link]

access_time 10:30am • Aug 08, 2023
place Broken Hill
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GOSFORD | @FRNSW Georgiana Pl, vertical rescue in progress at a building site, one male requiring extraction. View on X [external link]

access_time 10:21am • Aug 08, 2023
place Gosford
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GLENN INNES | @FRNSW Hunter Street, mobile home fire, extinguished with a CO2 extinguisher, occupant treated by ambulance staff. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:17am • Aug 08, 2023
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DONDINGAL | @FRNSW Gowings Hill Rd, one vehicle accident, crews on scene performing rescue. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:12am • Aug 08, 2023
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WYONG | @FRNSW M1 truck fire in progress, multiple crews at work with foam producing equipment.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 08:27pm • Aug 07, 2023
place Wyong
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NUNDERI | @FRNSW Pinegold Place, garage fire in progress, house and other structures under threat. View on X [external link]

access_time 04:24pm • Aug 07, 2023
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BILGOLA PLATEAU | @FRNSW Plateau Rd, vertical rescue in progress, one male has fallen three levels and requires extraction. View on X [external link]

access_time 02:48pm • Aug 07, 2023
place Bilgola Plateau
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WARRAWEE | @FRNSW Pacific Hwy, small fire in a kitchen of a business, extinguished by removal. View on X [external link]

access_time 02:30pm • Aug 07, 2023
place Warrawee
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Wyong firefighters claim first place in latest Regional Championships | Parkes

A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew from the state's Central Coast is proving an unstoppable force in the firefighting championships, blitzing the latest major event to again claim the silverware. 'Wyong A' notched up an impressive 1,235 points - 313... Learn more about the Wyong firefighters claim first place in latest Regional Championships at Parkes.

access_time 02:10pm • Aug 07, 2023
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PARKES | Wyong firefighters claim first place in latest Regional Championships. A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew from the state's Central Coast is proving an unstoppable force in the firefighting championships, blitzing the latest major event... View on X [external link]

access_time 02:05pm • Aug 07, 2023
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MOUNT Pritchard | #FRNSW working to contain a fire in a single level house on Pritchard St. Six fire trucks and 22 firefighters on scene. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance on scene.. unsure if home is occupied or not. FF conducting a search. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:14am • Aug 07, 2023
place Mount Pritchard
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MOUNT PRICHARD | #FRNSW working to contain a fire in a home on Meadows Road. Six fire trucks with 22 firefighters in attendance. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance View on X [external link]

access_time 11:00am • Aug 07, 2023
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MOUNT PRITCHARD | @FRNSW Pritchard Street, house fire in progress, crews in offensive firefighting mode, all persons accounted for. View on X [external link]

access_time 10:50am • Aug 07, 2023
place Mount Pritchard
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BANKSTOWN | @FRNSW Rickard Rd, fire in a kitchen due to unattended cooking, extinguished by removing. View on X [external link]

access_time 10:49am • Aug 07, 2023
place Bankstown
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LITHGOW | @FRNSW Hayley Street, fire in an abandoned property, extinguished 3 lines of hose, investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:23am • Aug 07, 2023
place Lithgow
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NARROMINE | @FRNSW Jerry Smith Street, fire in a single level house which started in the laundry, extinguished two lines of hose, salvage work is continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:02am • Aug 07, 2023
place Narromine
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YENNORA | @ Loftus Rd, hazmat incident in progress, phosphoric acid spill, using sand render safe, no injuries reported. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:41pm • Aug 04, 2023
place Yennora
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Garbage Truck Fire | Claremont Meadows

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has called in a specialist aerial pumper to gain access to a fire in a garbage truck in Sydney's west today. FRNSW and other emergency services responded to numerous reports that a garbage truck was... Learn more about the Garbage Truck Fire at Claremont Meadows .

access_time 05:11pm • Aug 04, 2023
place Claremont Meadows
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CLAREMONT MEADOWS | Garbage Truck Fire - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has called in a specialist aerial pumper to gain access to a fire in a garbage truck in Sydney's west today. FRNSW and other emergency services responded to numerous r... View on X [external link]

access_time 05:05pm • Aug 04, 2023
place Claremont Meadows
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MERRYLANDS | #FRNSW working to contain fire in an abandoned building on Gladstone St. Four fire trucks on scene, water is on the fire. @2gb @7NewsSydney @9NewsSyd @LiveTrafficSyd @abcnews View on X [external link]

access_time 04:54pm • Aug 04, 2023
place Merrylands
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WALLSEND | @FRNSW Minmi Rd, rubbish compactor alight, crews at work in an offensive mode with 2 lines of hose. View on X [external link]

access_time 12:19pm • Aug 04, 2023
place Wallsend
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CLAREMONT MEADOWS | @FRNSW Gipps Street, truck fire in progress, crews at work with foam producing equipment. View on X [external link]

access_time 12:17pm • Aug 04, 2023
place Claremont Meadows
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RIVERSTONE | @FRNSW Garfield Rd, two vehicle accident involving a car and bus, crews on scene performing rescue duties.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 11:49am • Aug 04, 2023
place Riverstone
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Hazard reduction burns | NSW

A number of hazard reduction burns are scheduled for the Greater Sydney Metropolitan, Hunter Valley areas. Smoke from these burns is likely to settle across residential areas for the coming days due to light forecast winds. It is expected that smoke... Learn more about the Hazard reduction burns at NSW.

access_time 10:10am • Aug 04, 2023
place NSW
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TABULAM | @FRNSW Clarence River Rd, car fire totally destroying the vehicle, extinguished one line of hose. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:31am • Aug 04, 2023
place Tabulam
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GRIFFITH | @FRNSW Lawson Cr, fire in a fuse box, extinguished one CO2 extinguisher. View on X [external link]

access_time 04:56pm • Aug 03, 2023
place Griffith
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