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SACKVILLE | #FRNSW is currently at a rescue incident where residents have become stranded by flood waters with their livestock. @NSWSES and @FRNSW have IRB's and swift water teams to transport them across to higher ground. Never drive, ride or walk through flood water! #StaySafe View on X [external link]

access_time 04:07pm • Jul 05, 2022
place Sackville
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Greyhounds rescued in floodwaters (further details) | Londonderry

Fire and Rescue NSW and SES crews have combined to rescue 14 greyhounds and two adults from a flooded property at Londonderry in Sydney's north-west this morning. The residents of the Kenmare Road location contacted authorities around 5.45am, concerned about rising... Learn more about the Greyhounds rescued in floodwaters (further details) at Londonderry.

access_time 02:42pm • Jul 05, 2022
place Londonderry
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BONVILLE | #FRNSW crews working with @NSWRFS at granny flat fire. Building was well alight when crews arrived, and stayed defensive (external to building) to extinguish the blaze. @NSWAmbulance treated 1 patient for facial burns. #GetOutStayOut #StaySafe View on X [external link]

access_time 02:26pm • Jul 05, 2022
place Bonville
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Media Alert: Cultural burns on-show in Tamworth | Tamworth

Tens of thousands of years of bush fire knowledge will be shared when traditional Aboriginal cultural burns take place in north west NSW this Wednesday (6 July).   Aboriginal Australians have constantly been adapting to the changing climate and other pressures on... Learn more about the Media Alert: Cultural burns on-show in Tamworth at Tamworth.

access_time 02:02pm • Jul 05, 2022
place Tamworth
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Firefighters assisting with Sydney flood rescues - Video |

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews remain in the field, assisting the State Emergency Service with flood incidents across affected areas of Sydney. FRNSW has played a major role in many of the 249 flood rescues since the weather emergency began... Learn more about the Firefighters assisting with Sydney flood rescues - Video at .

access_time 11:52am • Jul 05, 2022
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#Riverstone Fire Station | #FRNSW is still operational and protecting the community. Water is approaching but has not entered. FFs have sandbag the doors as a precaution. @NSWSES #NSWFloods View on X [external link]

access_time 11:27am • Jul 05, 2022
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FRNSW crews battle house fire | Griffith

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have extinguished flames that destroyed a house in the state's Riverina region this morning. The abandoned property on Heath Crescent in Griffith was already well alight when FRNSW crews were called to the scene around... Learn more about the FRNSW crews battle house fire at Griffith.

access_time 10:12am • Jul 05, 2022
place Griffith
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MENAI | #FRNSW Alfords Point Road was flooded. Firefighters cleared drains on the north bound lanes, water subsided road re opened @LiveTrafficSyd @nswpolice View on X [external link]

access_time 09:03pm • Jul 04, 2022
place Menai
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CABRAMATTA | Sussex St #FRNSW firefighters rescuing 10 people including two elderly from a home surrounded by flood waters. View on X [external link]

access_time 08:53pm • Jul 04, 2022
place Cabramatta
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EPPING | #FRNSW @SES @nswpolice Epping Road four lanes closed tree over road east of Pembroke St. Firefighters and SES volunteers working to cut up tree and clear road @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 08:39pm • Jul 04, 2022
place Epping
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FAIRFIELD | #FRNSW in water rescue team and technical rescue truck @ Orchard Road working to rescue a disabled occupant from a granny flat surrounded by flood water View on X [external link]

access_time 08:35pm • Jul 04, 2022
place Fairfield
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CANLEY VALE | #FRNSW @NSWSES @nswpolice @ Sackville Rd btw Queen and Avenel St approx 1m of water. In water rescue teams responding to assist a number of stranded people in the area. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:33pm • Jul 04, 2022
place Canley Vale
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Firefighters save family of five including pregnant mum from floodwaters | Revesby Heights

A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew has saved a family of five, including a pregnant mother, from a car in floodwaters tonight at Revesby Heights in Sydney. The FRNSW crew, from Hurstville, was dispatched to the corner of The River... Learn more about the Firefighters save family of five including pregnant mum from floodwaters at Revesby Heights.

access_time 07:12pm • Jul 04, 2022
place Revesby Heights
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Flooding Responses | #FRNSW are currently responding to numerous incidents including in water rescues and assisiting with the flooding of an aged care facility @ Prestons. Contact FRNSW Media for more details.. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:37pm • Jul 04, 2022
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CANTERBURY | #FRNSW are currently on scene at a lift rescue with smoke currently issuing from the lift. Crews are working to extricate person from the lift, and find the source of the smoke #BeAware View on X [external link]

access_time 02:22pm • Jul 04, 2022
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Three workers overcome by carbon monoxide gas | Pleasure Point

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has assisted three workers overcome by carbon monoxide gas whilst pumping water out of a site at Pleasure Point in Sydney's south-west. The workers were using petrol-powered pumps to remove water that had infiltrated the basement... Learn more about the Three workers overcome by carbon monoxide gas at Pleasure Point.

access_time 03:02pm • Jul 03, 2022
place Pleasure Point
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Mini-bus rollover | Berridale

Fire and Rescue (NSW) crews are among emergency services responding to a mini-bus rollover this morning near Berridale in the NSW snowfields. The bus reportedly lost control around a sweeping bend on Kosciuszko Road and rolled several times just after 10am. There... Learn more about the Mini-bus rollover at Berridale.

access_time 10:52am • Jul 03, 2022
place Berridale
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FAIRFIELD WEST | #FRNSW crews at work for a garage fire with extension into 2nd storey. Fires can still occur when its raining! #BeSafeNotSorry. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are both on scene. View on X [external link]

access_time 04:27pm • Jul 02, 2022
place Fairfield West
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ROUSE HILL | #FRNSW attended a structure fire this morning. Multiple 000 calls and large volumes of smoke from a scaffolding business, @FRNSW arrived to a large paint vat on fire. 6 people were evacd, while FFs used specialist foam to contain the blaze with support from @NSWRFS View on X [external link]

access_time 11:13am • Jul 02, 2022
place Rouse Hill
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TAHMOOR | Update: #FRNSW are working with @JemenaLtd who have repair crew responding. @nswpolice are door knocking residents and local shops and advising to close windows and avoid the area. FF crews are continually conducting gas monitoring to check for any changes. #BeAware View on X [external link]

access_time 08:07am • Jul 01, 2022
place Tahmoor
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BANKSTOWN | #FRNSW crews on scene. Assisting with @NSWAmbulance on releasing driver & clearing debris. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:39am • Jul 01, 2022
place Bankstown
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TAHMOOR | Gas Leak #FRNSW are working to render safe @ York St. FFs wearing breathing apparatus providing fire protection whilst gas is being dispersed. Local evacuations in place. @NSWRFS assisting. All FRNSW trucks have a HAZMAT response capability. Gas company responding View on X [external link]

access_time 06:59am • Jul 01, 2022
place Tahmoor
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RT @BOM_NSW: Over the next 4 days parts of #NSW could see consecutive days of heavy rainfall. River rises are possible and there is the potential for flooding. People should consider their travel plans for the school holidays and monitor forecasts and warnings. See: View on X [external link]

access_time 12:07pm • Jun 30, 2022
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COFFS HARBOUR | HOUSE FIRE : #FRNSW crews on scene at a House Fire on Maple Street. Fire started in Laundry. Firefighters using Gas Detectors for clean air monitoring. @nswpolice assisting on scene. View on X [external link]

access_time 10:33am • Jun 30, 2022
place Coffs Harbour
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KELLYVILLE | #FRNSW crews attending a crash between a bus and car on Memorial Ave. Firefighters working to remove door and roof of vehicle. 2 people being treated by @ambulance. @nswpolice also on scene. Road blocked. Avoid area. View on X [external link]

access_time 12:00pm • Jun 29, 2022
place Kellyville
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Cooler months see an increase in the number of fires in bedrooms and living rooms due to heaters, wheat bags, and electric blankets There are steps you can take to prevent fires. Find out what they are at #FRNSW View on X [external link]

access_time 09:19am • Jun 29, 2022
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HURSTVILLE | An excavator has hit a gas line on a building site on Romani Ave. #FRNSW on scene protecting residents in neighbouring nursing home. Road closed. Avoid area. @nswpolice assisting. View on X [external link]

access_time 02:52pm • Jun 28, 2022
place Hurstville
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House Fire | Wheeler Heights

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) extinguished a house fire in Wheeler Heights on Sydney's Northern Beaches earlier today. FRNSW received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls about the property on Rose Avenue just before 11:00 am. The fire had started on the... Learn more about the House Fire at Wheeler Heights.

access_time 01:57pm • Jun 28, 2022
place Wheeler Heights
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WHEELER HEIGHTS | #FRNSW fighting a fire in a two level house on Rose Ave. Fire is through the roof, one 70 yo has evacuated being treated for smoke inhalation @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice assisting. SMOKE ALARMS SAVE LIVES - You cannot smell smoke when you are asleep View on X [external link]

access_time 11:31am • Jun 28, 2022
place Wheeler Heights
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MOUNT ANNAN | Update: #FRNSW Technical Rescue Trucks on scene to shore up damaged house using acrow props and timber to make safe for residents in the interim of full assessment of damage. #DriveSafe #BeAware View on X [external link]

access_time 02:06pm • Jun 27, 2022
place Mount Annan
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