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THORNLEIGH - FRNSW is investigating whether an overloaded power board destroyed a home on Adamson Avenue yesterday just after 7:30am.Firefighters had the fire knocked down in approximately 30 mins and conducted a search of the home. The occupants had left for work earlier View on X [external link]

access_time 07:37am • Nov 14, 2025
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AUBURN -Chemical Spill from truck - M4 Motorway on ramp from Silverwater Road west bound called in just after 12:30pm.When FRNSW arrived, a truck had pulled over onto the shoulder of the on ramp with an an unidentified chemcial leaking from the rear of the tabletop truck and View on X [external link]

access_time 04:15pm • Nov 13, 2025
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WETHERILL PARK - Fire in a single level restaurant on Polding St has been contained . Building was well alight when firefighters arrived. Approx 20 evacs from a neighbouring residential complex were evacuated and have now been returned. No injuries reported. 60 firefighters View on X [external link]

access_time 02:37am • Nov 12, 2025
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RT @NSWRFS: Watch & Act: Halls Creek Rd Fire, Halls Creek (Tamworth LGA) A bush fire is burning near Halls Creek Rd, approx 12 km east of View on X [external link]

access_time 04:16pm • Nov 11, 2025
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STRATHFIELD - Unit fire on level seven (top) has been extinguished. No injuries reported, approx 29 evacs. Parramatta Road westbound is impacted. 22 firefighters off six fire trucks quickly contained and extinguished the fire. No information on where or how it started in the unit View on X [external link]

access_time 02:12pm • Nov 11, 2025
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STRATHFIELD - Fire on the top level of a seven story unit complex on Cooper Street. Initial reports have the balcony on fire. Firefighters have water on the fire, time of call 13:14. More to follow View on X [external link]

access_time 01:41pm • Nov 11, 2025
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AIRDS - FRNSW is assisting the RFS to contain and extinguished an area of bush on fire near Woolwash Road. RFS aircraft are conducting water bombing operations. Follow incident on Hazards Near Me or the RFS Website. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:35pm • Nov 11, 2025
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CROYDON PARK - A working SMOKE ALARM has alerted the occupants of a fire in their basement carpark located under their home on Blenheim Street just after 10:30. When FRNSW arrived, firefighters entered the smoke filled basement and found a car on fire, which is now extinguished. View on X [external link]

access_time 12:26pm • Nov 11, 2025
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REGENTS PARK | Just before midnight on Sunday 9 November, FRNSW quickly contained a suspicious fire in a beauty shop on Amy Street. Above and to the rear of the shop there are residential units. The attached video shows that a fire sprinkler fitted to protect an exit path from View on X [external link]

access_time 10:46pm • Nov 10, 2025
place Regents Park
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BLACKTOWN - FRNSW assisted NSW Ambulance paramedics and doctors on scene with treating casualties after a crash between 2 vehicles and 3 pedestrians who have suffered serious to critical injuries. Firefighters also cleared and rendered site safe for police investigators. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:06am • Nov 07, 2025
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PARRAMATTA FIRE - Update- firefighters doing a search of the building to confirm fire is extinguished and no persons are inside. NO EVACS from adjoining unit block required. No injuries reported. View on X [external link]

access_time 09:12pm • Nov 06, 2025
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PARRAMATTA - Hassal Street - fire in an abandoned building extinguished. Neighbouring high rise apartment complex did not need to be evacuated. No injuries. View on X [external link]

access_time 08:59pm • Nov 06, 2025
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LITHGOW - Fire and Rescue NSW technical rescue and hazmat specialists are on scene assisting at a crash on Inch St. A truck has collided with an overhead bridge causing it to collapse. NSW Police are the lead for this operation. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:35am • Nov 06, 2025
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MAROUBRA | Maroubra Fire Station celebrates 100 years of operation. Fire and Rescue NSWs (FRNSW)MaroubraFire Stationtodaycommemoratesa special milestone,100 years of operation.Several dignitaries, includingFRNSW Commissioner,JeremyFew... View on X [external link]

access_time 03:57pm • Nov 05, 2025
place Maroubra
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CALLAGHAN | UPDATE - Truck fire - fire still burning but is contained to truck and load of oil in a yard. Fire is located in the vicinity of high voltage electricity infrastructure which is NOT impacted. At this stage no power interuptions. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:55pm • Nov 04, 2025
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CALLAGHAN (Newcastle Area) Truck on fire in high voltage electricity facility on Wirra Cresent. At this stage fire is contained to truck and load of oil. Approx 30 persons evac from site as a precaution. No injuries reported. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:01pm • Nov 04, 2025
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PENRITH | Book launch celebrates 40 years of women in firefighting in NSW. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has recognised 40 years of women in firefighting at a book launch at the Museum of Fire at Penrith, in Sydneys west.Trailblazing: The Hist... View on X [external link]

access_time 04:07pm • Oct 30, 2025
place Penrith
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PENRITH | ***FOR PLANNING PURPOSES*** New book celebrates 40 years of women in firefighting. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) will mark 40 years of women in firefighting with the launch of _Trailblazing: The History and Stories of Female Firefighters... View on X [external link]

access_time 12:58pm • Oct 29, 2025
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MOOREBANK - Heathcote Rd. FRNSW has contained a fire in an industrial complex. The fire continues to smoulder in inaccessible areas of the building. No injuries, Heathcote Rd remains closed. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:20am • Oct 29, 2025
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RT @NSWRFS: Watch & Act: Ellangowan Rd, EllangowanA fire is burning near Ellangowan Rd, Ellangowan in an E & SE direction towards Avenue R View on X [external link]

access_time 05:38pm • Oct 27, 2025
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RT @NSWRFS: Watch & Act: Main Rd Fire, Yarratt Forest (Mid-Coast)A fire is burning near Main Rd, Yarratt Forest. The fire is burning in a View on X [external link]

access_time 03:00pm • Oct 27, 2025
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SPRING FARM | FRNSW and @NSWRFS is working to extinguish a fire in a waste transfer facility on Barrow Road at Spring Farm. This fire is producing a large quantity of smoke. As a precaution, FRNSW advises people in the area to keep their doors, windows, and vents closed. View on X [external link]

access_time 02:16pm • Oct 27, 2025
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RT @NSWRFS: Watch & Act: Sugarbag Rd Fire, DrakeA fire is burning near Sugarbag Rd, Drake. The fire is burning in a SE direction towards B View on X [external link]

access_time 01:36pm • Oct 27, 2025
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SPRING HILL | FRNSW and @NSWRFS is working to extinguish a fire in a waste transfer facility on Barrow Road at Spring Hill. This fire is producing a large quantity of smoke. As a precaution, FRNSW advises people in the area to keep their doors, windows, and vents closed. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:30pm • Oct 27, 2025
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SPRING HILL (Camden Area) - FRNSW is responding more than 15 fire trucks to assist the Rural Fire Service at a large fire in a waste transfer facility on Barrow Road. FRNSW response includes aerial ladder trucks and hazardous material response units. View on X [external link]

access_time 12:08pm • Oct 27, 2025
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CASINO | Teams training for triumph at Regional Firefighter Championships. Eleven teams are set to represent Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) at this weekends Regional Firefighter Championships at Casino, in the states Northern Rivers region.Comp... View on X [external link]

access_time 02:13pm • Oct 23, 2025
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RT @NSWRFS: Updated: 3:47pm - Firefighters have gained the upper hand on the fire. The fire has now been downgraded to Advice. Residents in View on X [external link]

access_time 04:05pm • Oct 22, 2025
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RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: ODonnelltown Fire (Lake Macquarie LGA). A bush fire is burning near Mount Sugarloaf Road, West Wallsend, 22km w View on X [external link]

access_time 03:09pm • Oct 22, 2025
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RT @NSWRFS: The #RFS is currently monitoring worsening conditions as the temperature and wind steadily increases. Lightning strikes have be View on X [external link]

access_time 01:12pm • Oct 22, 2025
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RT @NSWRFS: As of 8:00am there are 36 fires burning across NSW, with nine yet to be contained. A Total Fire Ban is currently in place for t View on X [external link]

access_time 08:23am • Oct 22, 2025
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