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OLD JUNEE | #FRNSW hazmat crews working at a crash on a railway crossing between a freight train and a truck on a level crossing @ Canola Way and Foxs Lane. Four locomotives and approx ten carriages derailed, truck destroyed. Only minor injuries fortunately... View on X [external link]

access_time 01:12pm • Mar 08, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Alpha Rd Fire, Tambaroora. The fire continues to spread quickly towards Doughertys Junction Rd and Sallys Flat Rd. #NSWRFS firefighters working on the fire have encountered intense fire activity. This footage from yesterday shows the conditions they face. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:04pm • Mar 08, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNINGAlpha Rd Fire, Tambaroora (Mid-Western LGA) The fire is impacting Sallys Flat Rd and Doughertys Junction Rd. If you are in this area, you are in danger. Seek shelter as the fire approaches. It is too late to leave. #NSWRFS View on X [external link]

access_time 12:40pm • Mar 08, 2023
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CHARMHAVEN | #FRNSW fighting a fire in a dust extractor system in an industrial building on Arizona Road, three and 12 working the fire. Approx 20 workers evacuated as a precaution..@CCoastCouncil @CentralCchat View on X [external link]

access_time 08:12am • Mar 08, 2023
place Charmhaven
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RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Alpha Rd Fire, TambarooraFire is continuing to spread in a number of directions as firefighters and aircraft work to protect properties. The fire is threatening properties on Doughertys Junction Rd and along Hill End Rd, between Posey Hill Rd and Sallys Flat. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:05pm • Mar 07, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: Alpha Rd Fire, Tambaroora (Mid-Western LGA)Evacuation centres for residents who have chosen to leave or have been affected by the Alpha Rd Fire have been established at Club Mudgee and Bathurst Regional Council Chambers. The Mudgee showground is now open for stock. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:57pm • Mar 07, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNINGAlpha Rd Fire, Tambaroora (Mid-Western LGA) The fire is burning towards Hill End Rd. People north of Hill End Rd between Posey Hill Rd and Sallys Flat Rd, if you are not prepared leave now if the path is clear towards Sofala. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:03pm • Mar 07, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: Extreme fire conditions being experienced at Alpha Road fire near Hill End. Emergency Warning in place, with fire spreading quickly. Stay up to date at or with Hazards Near Me NSW app. #nswrfs View on X [external link]

access_time 05:00pm • Mar 07, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNINGAlpha Rd Fire, TambarooraShelter Now - Doughertys Junction RdThe fire is impacting on the Doughertys Junction Rd area. If you are in the area of Doughertys Junction, you are in danger. Seek shelter as the fire approaches. It is too late to leave. View on X [external link]

access_time 04:27pm • Mar 07, 2023
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MARAYONG | #FRNSW working to extinguish a garage fire on Daraya Road. on scene with 14 no injuries reported at this stage. @blacktowncc View on X [external link]

access_time 04:25pm • Mar 07, 2023
place Marayong
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KEMBLA GRANGE | #FRNSW has contained a diesel spill from trailer that rolled over on Northcliffe Drive. Firefighters prevented the diesel from entering and damaging local waterways. @NSW_EPA @Wollongong_City View on X [external link]

access_time 04:02pm • Mar 07, 2023
place Kembla Grange
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COLLAROY | #FRNSW have extinguished a fire in a two level home on Collaroy St, FFs now checking for internal fire spread using a thermal image camera. @beachescouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 03:05pm • Mar 07, 2023
place Collaroy
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Fire and Rescue NSW crews use technology and tuna to rescue kitten from drain | Greenacre

High-tech cameras, a tin of tuna and old-fashioned firefighting muscle have combined to allow Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) to save a wayward kitten in Greenacre, in Sydney's south-west. Roadworkers found the animal stuck in a drain on Roberts Road, after... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW crews use technology and tuna to rescue kitten from drain at Greenacre.

access_time 02:53pm • Mar 07, 2023
place Greenacre
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AUBURN | #FRNSW working to extinguish a van that is on fire on Chisholm Road. Local traffic disruptions. @CumberlandSyd @nswpolice View on X [external link]

access_time 02:47pm • Mar 07, 2023
place Auburn
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MOUNT DRUITT | #FRNSW have extinguished a fire in a home on Frank Street. Firefighters now clearing the house of toxic smoke. No injuries reported at this stage..@nswpolice @blacktowncc View on X [external link]

access_time 02:10pm • Mar 07, 2023
place Mount Druitt
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RT @NSWRFS: Firefighters are working on 33 bush and grass fires across NSW this morning (at 9am 7/3). 12 are yet to be contained. Total fire bans are in place for the Central Ranges and Greater Hunter areas. Check the fire danger for your area at #nswrfs #nswfires View on X [external link]

access_time 09:44am • Mar 07, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Alpha Rd Fire, TambarooraFirefighters are currently protecting properties along Alpha and Hill End Rds. The fire has crossed Hill End Rd. Firefighters assisted by machinery are working on containment lines in the Lawlers Flat area. View on X [external link]

access_time 08:14pm • Mar 06, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Cranbrook Fire (Dubbo LGA).Firefighters are working to hold the fire west of Obley Rd as conditions ease. The threat to homes in the Toongi area is now reducing. The fire is now listed at WATCH AND ACT. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:30pm • Mar 06, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNINGAlpha Rd Fire, TambarooraFire has crossed Hill End Rd. If you are in the area of Alpha Rd, Hill End Rd, Ullamulla Rd & Tambaroora, seek shelter.If you are in Sallys Flat leave now towards Bathurst. If you are N of Doughertys Junction, leave now towards Mudgee. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:27pm • Mar 06, 2023
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SCHOFIELDS | #FRNSW firefighters using aerial ladder truck to rescue a man who has fallen from a ladder on Sciberras Ave. @NSWAmbulance have stabilised casualty, FF's will now lower the patient to the ground in a rescue stretcher. @blacktowncc @nswpolice View on X [external link]

access_time 05:21pm • Mar 06, 2023
place Schofields
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RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Glenariff Station, (Brewarrina LGA)A grass fire is burning in the area of Glenariff Station, near Coolabah, NW of Nyngan. The fire may threaten isolated properties. Residents in the area should monitor conditions & stay up to date with changing conditions. #NSWRFS View on X [external link]

access_time 05:06pm • Mar 06, 2023
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BROOKVALE | #FRNSW extinguished a fire in an electrical sub station on Clearview Place. There are power disruptions in the area. Electrical Authority is in attendance working to reinstate power asap. @beachescouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 04:05pm • Mar 06, 2023
place Brookvale
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RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNINGCranbrook Fire, (Dubbo LGA) Shelter Now - ToongiThere is a bush fire in the Cranbrook area burning towards Obley Rd and Toongi. If you are in the area of Toongi, you are in danger. Seek shelter as the fire approaches. It is too late to leave. #NSWRFS View on X [external link]

access_time 03:58pm • Mar 06, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: Watch & Act: Booramugga Rd, GirilamboneFire is burning near Girilambone, NW of Nyngan & has crossed Mitchell Hwy to the east. It's burning in a SE direction towards Girilambone. If you're in this area & your plan is to leave, or you aren't prepared, leave now towards Nyngan. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:40pm • Mar 06, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Cranbrook Fire (Dubbo LGA)A bush fire is currently burning 20km south of Dubbo, in an easterly direction towards Obley Road. Residents on the eastern side of the fire should prepare now and know what you’ll do if threatened by fire. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:26pm • Mar 06, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNINGAlpha Rd Fire, Tambaroora (Mid-Western LGA)A bush fire in the Pyramul Creek area is burning towards Alpha Rd, Hill End Rd and Hill End.Residents in Hill End, Maitland Camp and Sallys Flat should be aware of ember attack which may start spot fires. #NSWRFS View on X [external link]

access_time 02:12pm • Mar 06, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNINGAlpha Rd Fire, Tambaroora (Mid-Western LGA)Fire in the Pyramul Creek area is burning towards Alpha Rd. If you are in the area of Alpha Rd, Hill End Rd, Ullamulla Rd and Tambaroora, you are in danger. Seek shelter as the fire approaches. It is too late to leave. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:55pm • Mar 06, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Burrendong Fire, Dripstone (Dubbo LGA)#NSWRFS Firefighters are working to contain a grass fire burning 7 kms to the east of Dripstone. The fire is currently burning in a south eastern direction. Residents are advised to prepare now. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:11pm • Mar 06, 2023
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WETHERILL PARK | #FRNSW Update 1 #HAZMAT firefighters containing hazardous diesel spill from rolled over truck on Victoria Street. Local road closures in place. @LiveTrafficSyd @nswpolice View on X [external link]

access_time 12:21pm • Mar 06, 2023
place Wetherill Park
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WETHERILL PARK | #FRNSW working to contain a large diesel spill from a rolled over truck on Victoria Street. Local diversions in place. Truck carrying meat, driver not injured @LiveTrafficSyd @nswpolice View on X [external link]

access_time 11:28am • Mar 06, 2023
place Wetherill Park
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