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Firefighters to share life-saving safety advice and up-close look at emergency scenarios | Bankstown

Western Sydney locals will get to see up-close how Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responds to fires and car crashes, as firefighters drive home important safety messages this weekend. FRNSW crews from Bankstown, Campsie and Lakemba will take part in the... Learn more about the Firefighters to share life-saving safety advice and up-close look at emergency scenarios at Bankstown.

access_time 03:18pm • Sep 23, 2022
place Bankstown
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MOOREBANK | HAZMAT Incident #FRNSW Truck jacknifed on Moorebank ave, near Helles Av. Large amount of fuel leaking from tanks. FFs working to contain spill, some fuel may have entered into drain which feed into Georges River. @NSW_EPA @nswpolice @Lpool_Council View on X [external link]

access_time 03:05pm • Sep 23, 2022
place Moorebank
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CENTRAL COAST | #FRNSW and @RFS working to contain, recover and render safe a large oil spill on Berkeley Road at Glenning Valley. @NSWCentralCoast also on site with recovery equipment and absorbent. No waterways under threat @NSW_EPA View on X [external link]

access_time 11:26am • Sep 23, 2022
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Firefighters save townhouse - Video | Bankstown

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have stopped a fire from engulfing a two-level townhouse overnight at Bankstown, in Sydney's south-west. Just before 2am, firefighters were called to the home in Ogmore Circuit where a fire had ignited in front of... Learn more about the Firefighters save townhouse - Video at Bankstown .

access_time 11:23am • Sep 23, 2022
place Bankstown
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ROSEMEADOW | #FRNSW working with @NSWRFS and #RMS to contain, recover and render safe a large oil spill on Appin Rd. @LiveTrafficSyd. No spillage into drains. @campbelltownnsw View on X [external link]

access_time 11:14am • Sep 23, 2022
place Rosemeadow
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Heater warning after fire damages residential unit | Parramatta

Investigations by Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) have revealed a blaze which damaged a Parramatta unit was caused by the misuse of an electric stove as a makeshift heater. Around 11:45am today, emergency services were called to Lansdowne Street where they... Learn more about the Heater warning after fire damages residential unit at Parramatta.

access_time 02:18pm • Sep 21, 2022
place Parramatta
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PARRAMATTA | Update 1 - Unit fire Lansdowne St, #FRNSW have extinguished the fire all persons accounted for, two people being treated for smoke inhalation by @NSWAmbulance. FFs now clearing smoke from all levels with fans.. View on X [external link]

access_time 12:18pm • Sep 21, 2022
place Parramatta
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PARRAMATTA | #FRNSW FFs battling a fire in a unit on the second level of a three story residential apartment building located at Landsdown St, 6 fire trucks there with @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @parracitya View on X [external link]

access_time 12:00pm • Sep 21, 2022
place Parramatta
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PARRMATTA | #FRNSW FFs battling a fire in a unit on the second level of a three story residential apartment building located at Landsdown St, 6 fire trucks there with @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance. @parracity View on X [external link]

access_time 11:58am • Sep 21, 2022
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TERRY HILLS | #FRNSW specialist hazardous materials response FFs are working to contain and recover a diesel spill in a car park on Myoora Rd. @RFS and @beachescouncil are assisting @NSW_EPA have been notified. Product has entered a drain, the drain is now blocked by booms. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:12am • Sep 21, 2022
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LANSDOWNE | #FRNSW working to contain an area of grass on fire in Shortland Brush Park, just off Henry Lawson Drive. 2 trucks in attendance, no evacuation and no properties in danger at this stage. @NSWRFS @nswpolice @ourcbcity View on X [external link]

access_time 02:57pm • Sep 20, 2022
place Lansdowne
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KOGARAH | #FRNSW have responded to reports of a fire in solar panels on a house located on Park Rd. Crews have reported the system converter was on fire and is now extinguished. @Georges_River no injuries reported. FFs attempting to make safe View on X [external link]

access_time 11:44am • Sep 20, 2022
place Kogarah
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FRNSW extinguishes M5 East truck fire | Bexley

Mopping up operations are underway after a truck fire in the M5 East tunnel at Bexley. A fire broke out in the tray of the truck, travelling in the west-bound lanes of the tunnel near the Bexley exit, around 5.45am. The internal... Learn more about the FRNSW extinguishes M5 East truck fire at Bexley.

access_time 07:58am • Sep 20, 2022
place Bexley
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ARNCLIFFE | M5 Tunnel #FRNSW vehicle on fire, inbuilt sprinkler systems have contained the fire, FFs moving into to complete extinguishment. Massive traffic delays, westbound closed at Marsh Street, one east bound lane also closed @LiveTrafficSyd @nswpolice View on X [external link]

access_time 06:20am • Sep 20, 2022
place Arncliffe
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BEXLEY NORTH | #FRNSW firefighters from 20 Stn Hurstville setting up hydraulic tools to cut one person out of a vehicle after a crash. @BaysideNSW @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 05:52pm • Sep 19, 2022
place Bexley North
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PORT KEMBLA | Update 2 | #FRNSW and @RFS have the fire contained in Morton Park. Large areas of the fire cannot be safely accessed by FFs so we are allowing it to burn out. @Wollongong_City There are no evacuations and no property is under threat. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:17pm • Sep 19, 2022
place Port Kembla
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Blacktown | #FRNSW working @ Main St and Sunnyholt Rd where a large water main has ruptured. FFs walked an occupant out of a flooding shop, uninjuried. @SydneyWaterNews to turn off and repair. Significant traffic disruptions. @blacktowncc @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 02:15pm • Sep 19, 2022
place Blacktown
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PORT KEMBLA | Update 1 #FRNSW and @RFS have numerous fire trucks working to extinguish a slow moving fire in dense scrub @ Morton Park area. Fire trucks in position to protect property, although none in danger at this stage. @Wollongong_City @nswpolice View on X [external link]

access_time 01:34pm • Sep 19, 2022
place Port Kembla
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PORT KEMBLA | #FRNSW working to extinguish a fire in an area of bush behind Hixson St and Robertson St. in attendance. @Wollongong_City View on X [external link]

access_time 01:04pm • Sep 19, 2022
place Port Kembla
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WAREEMBA | #FRNSW are working to extinguish a car fire on Cecil St. View on X [external link]

access_time 12:14pm • Sep 16, 2022
place Wareemba
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FRNSW crews cut free one of five teenagers injured in crash | Beverly Hills

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have used hydraulic tools to free one of five teenagers injured in a car crash in Sydney's south-west today. Shortly after 6am, emergency services were called to Stoney Creek Road in Beverly Hills, after reports... Learn more about the FRNSW crews cut free one of five teenagers injured in crash at Beverly Hills.

access_time 11:08am • Sep 16, 2022
place Beverly Hills
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Major diesel leak after fuel tank ruptures on coal train | Cullen Bullen

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are working to contain a major fuel leak on a coal train, near Lithgow in the Central Tablelands. Around 8:30am today, the train was travelling near Portland Cullen Bullen Road and Red Springs Road in... Learn more about the Major diesel leak after fuel tank ruptures on coal train at Cullen Bullen.

access_time 10:38am • Sep 16, 2022
place Cullen Bullen
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MORTDALE | #FRNSW crews have quickly extinguished a fire within a kitchen after reports of a unit fire. @NSWAmbulance are also in attendance. View on X [external link]

access_time 10:08am • Sep 16, 2022
place Mortdale
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BASS HILL | #FRNSW are on scene at a four car crash on the Hume Hwy. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are also providing assistance. View on X [external link]

access_time 09:21am • Sep 16, 2022
place Bass Hill
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Over 500 @NSWRFS Brigades will be open to the public this weekend for the 2022 Get Ready Weekend. It's your chance to speak with local volunteers, see what they do, and learn how to protect yourself and your home from the risk of bush fire. Find an event: View on X [external link]

access_time 05:02pm • Sep 15, 2022
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MINTO | #FRNSW crews are on scene at a house fire after reports of smoke issuing from the roof. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice are also in attendance. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:59pm • Sep 14, 2022
place Minto
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PUNCHBOWL | #FRNSW are currently working to extinguish a fire located within a furniture factory on Charlescotte Ave. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are on scene. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:21pm • Sep 14, 2022
place Punchbowl
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FRNSW firefighters rescue man from burning unit | Hurstville

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have pulled a man from a burning unit block in Sydney's south this morning. Shortly after 3am, emergency services were called to the three-storey building on Park Road in Hurstville. Flames and large amounts of smoke... Learn more about the FRNSW firefighters rescue man from burning unit at Hurstville.

access_time 11:08am • Sep 14, 2022
place Hurstville
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GLENDENNING | #FRNSW are currently assisting at a two car crash south bound on the M7. View on X [external link]

access_time 08:25am • Sep 14, 2022
place Glendenning
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Earlier today, firefighters from Menai Fire Station came across this spiky individual, looking sharp as ever, dodging traffic on a busy local road Thankfully firefighter Carly and the crew were on hand to rescue the echidna, relocating it to nearby bushland #PreparedForAnything View on X [external link]

access_time 06:28pm • Sep 13, 2022
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