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GOROKAN | #FRNSW FFs are working to extinguish a garage that is well alight on Ocean View are on the states Central Coast. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @CCoastCouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 02:19pm • Jan 31, 2023
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STRATHFIELD | UPDATE #FRNSW 40 FFs are working to extinguish a blaze that started in a bedroom and spread to the roof space of a residential building on The Boulevarde. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice on scene. @StrathfieldMC View on X [external link]

access_time 01:30pm • Jan 31, 2023
place Strathfield
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BROOKVALE | #FRNSW Crews are on scene at a building fire on Sydenham Rd. All persons self evacuated. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice @beachescouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 01:00pm • Jan 31, 2023
place Brookvale
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STRATHFIELD | #FRNSW have responded 6 trucks to a house fire on The Boulevarde after reports of large volumes of smoke issuing from the roof. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance on scene. View on X [external link]

access_time 12:30pm • Jan 31, 2023
place Strathfield
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Bulli | #FRNSW Hazmat and Rescue crews responding with @NSWRFS to- Bulli Pass / Princess Hwy, truck overturned. Truck load is paint and is leaking onto road, FFs working to contain. RMS has contra flow in place, one lane open @LiveTrafficNSW @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance View on X [external link]

access_time 10:36am • Jan 31, 2023
place Bulli
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COFFS HARBOUR | #FRNSW Crews are working to contain and extensive diesel spill along Englands Rd. @cityofcoffs @LiveTrafficNSW View on X [external link]

access_time 08:40am • Jan 31, 2023
place Coffs Harbour
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PADSTOW | #FRNSW FFs are on scene using hydraulic rescue tools to free a trapped occupant after a two car crash on Iberia St. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance attending. @ourcbcity @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 04:03pm • Jan 30, 2023
place Padstow
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JAMISONTOWN | #FRNSW FFs have used hydraulic rescue tools to free a trapped occupant after a car crash on the M4. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice @penrithcouncil @PenrithPress View on X [external link]

access_time 03:21pm • Jan 30, 2023
place Jamisontown
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ORCHARD HILLS | #FRNSW Crews are responding alongside @NSWRFS to reports of a truck that has overturned and caught fire on the side of the M4 near Mamre Rd. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance attending @penrithcouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 12:29pm • Jan 30, 2023
place Orchard Hills
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MULWALA | #FRNSW are on scene after a tractor has taken down powerlines on Melbourne St in the states riverina region. @nswpolice @Federationcoun1 View on X [external link]

access_time 09:36am • Jan 30, 2023
place Mulwala
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SEFTON | #FRNSW 30 firefighters working to contain a fire in a row of two level shops on Wellington Rd. FFs have knocked the fire down from the front and the rear, now checking for fire extension to adjoining properties. @ourcbcity @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 09:10am • Jan 30, 2023
place Sefton
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SEFTON | #FRNSW Crews are working to extinguish a building fire on Wellington Rd. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance in attendance. @ourcbcity @CB_Express View on X [external link]

access_time 08:51am • Jan 30, 2023
place Sefton
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KIRRAWEE | #FRNSW FFs are on scene at wires across the road on Monro Av after a power pole has snapped. Road closure in place. @nswpolice @SuthShireCncl View on X [external link]

access_time 08:35am • Jan 30, 2023
place Kirrawee
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WEST GOSFORD | #FRNSW are on scene after a truck has crashed on the Central Coast Highway. Traffic delays to be expected. @nswpolice @CCoastCouncil @LiveTrafficNSW View on X [external link]

access_time 03:16pm • Jan 27, 2023
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LINDEN | #FRNSW FFs are on scene after a multi vehicle crash involving three semi trailer trucks and a car on the Great Western Hwy in the Blue Mountains region View on X [external link]

access_time 01:24pm • Jan 27, 2023
place Linden
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PARRAMATTA | #FRNSW Crews are responding to reports of a unit fire on Smith St. @parracity View on X [external link]

access_time 08:58am • Jan 27, 2023
place Parramatta
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WOLLONGONG | #FRNSW Crews are on scene at a hazardous materials spill on Marine Dr. @Wollongong_City View on X [external link]

access_time 12:35pm • Jan 26, 2023
place Wollongong
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APPIN | #FRNSW FFs are on scene with @NSWRFS and @NSWAmbulance at a 3 car crash on Appin Rd. View on X [external link]

access_time 08:54am • Jan 26, 2023
place Appin
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RT @NSWRFS: A Total Fire Ban is now in place in the Lower Central West Plains covering the Bland, Forbes, Lachlan, Narromine, Parkes, Temora, Weddin and Dubbo LGAs. With High fire danger ratings forecast for other areas. Be ready to act. For more information visit: View on X [external link]

access_time 08:33am • Jan 26, 2023
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ST MARYS | #FRNSW FFs are working to extinguish a house fully involved in fire on Blair Ave. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice on scene. @penrithcouncil @PenrithPress View on X [external link]

access_time 05:48am • Jan 26, 2023
place St Marys
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Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters recognised in Australia Day honour roll | NSW

Four Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have each been awarded an Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) for their commitment to protecting the communities of New South Wales. The recipients of the top emergency service honour include Assistant Commissioner Roger Mentha,... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters recognised in Australia Day honour roll at NSW.

access_time 11:02pm • Jan 25, 2023
place NSW
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WATERLOO | #FRNSW Crews are on scene after a car has crashed into a building on Danks St. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice in attendance. @cityofsydney View on X [external link]

access_time 03:05pm • Jan 25, 2023
place Waterloo
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KURRAJONG HILLS | #FRNSW FFs are on scene at a truck fire on Bells Line of Rd. Road closure in place. @nswpolice @HawkGazetteNews View on X [external link]

access_time 03:02pm • Jan 25, 2023
place Kurrajong Hills
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RT @NSWRFS: WATCH&ACT: Bundarbo Rd Fire, Gobarralong (Cootamundra Gundagai LGA) Firefighters are working to contain a #grassfire burning near Bundarbo Road, Gobarralong approx 16km SE of Jugiong. The fire moving in easterly direction on the southern side of the Murrumbidgee River. #NSWRFS View on X [external link]

access_time 02:11pm • Jan 25, 2023
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Fire and Rescue NSW to assist the flood relief in Broome | Sydney Airport

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has sent a team of eight specialist firefighters to Broome to assist with Western Australia’s flood crisis. The team will support WA Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES), providing advice and assistance as the region... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW to assist the flood relief in Broome at Sydney Airport.

access_time 12:14pm • Jan 25, 2023
place Sydney Airport
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KATOOMBA | #FRNSW Crews are working to contain a hydraulic oil spill on Parke St in the Blue Mountains Region. View on X [external link]

access_time 08:59am • Jan 25, 2023
place Katoomba
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MILPERRA | #FRNSW Crews are on scene at a Hazardous Materials Incident on Ashford Ave. Exclusion zone in place and all persons evacuated from the area. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance on scene. @ourcbcity View on X [external link]

access_time 10:17am • Jan 24, 2023
place Milperra
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