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Bike rider trapped under truck | Douglas Park

Firefighters from Picton Fire and Rescue NSW fire station are currently working to rescue a motorbike rider who is trapped under a truck on Menangle Rd in Douglas Park. The crew arrived just after 1:30pm and found the motorbike rider trapped... Learn more about the Bike rider trapped under truck at Douglas Park.

access_time 01:37pm • Aug 08, 2020
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Two people rescued from car crash | Kariong

Just after 1pm today Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Kariong and Gosford fire stations attended a car crash involving two cars. Firefighters arrived to find two people trapped in one vehicle. Rescue equipment was used to open the crashed car up... Learn more about the Two people rescued from car crash at Kariong.

access_time 01:14pm • Aug 08, 2020
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Two people rescued from car crash | Kariong

Just after 1pm today Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Kariong and Gosford fire stations attended a car crash involving two cars. Firefighters arrived to find two people trapped in one vehicle. Rescue equipment was used to open the crashed car up... Learn more about the Two people rescued from car crash at Kariong.

access_time 01:14pm • Aug 08, 2020
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House Fire | Ballina

Just after 7am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW crews were called to a house fire on Norlyn Avenue in Ballina. Firefighters arrived to find a house fully involved in fire with signs of structural collapse evident. Crews worked to knock the... Learn more about the House Fire at Ballina.

access_time 07:07am • Aug 08, 2020
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House Fire | Ballina

Just after 7am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW crews were called to a house fire on Norlyn Avenue in Ballina. Firefighters arrived to find a house fully involved in fire with signs of structural collapse evident. Crews worked to knock the... Learn more about the House Fire at Ballina.

access_time 07:07am • Aug 08, 2020
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House Fire | Killara

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Gordon, Willoughby and Lane Cove Fire Stations attended the scene of a house fire in Killara just after 1pm this afternoon. There are reports the fire started in the chimney and proceeded into the... Learn more about the House Fire at Killara.

access_time 01:41pm • Aug 07, 2020
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House Fire | Killara

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Gordon, Willoughby and Lane Cove Fire Stations attended the scene of a house fire in Killara just after 1pm this afternoon. There are reports the fire started in the chimney and proceeded into the... Learn more about the House Fire at Killara.

access_time 01:41pm • Aug 07, 2020
place Killara
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House Fire | Castle Hill

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills and Kellyville attended a fire that had engulfed a double garage in Church Street, Castle Hill shortly after midnight last night. The garage was close to a granny flat in... Learn more about the House Fire at Castle Hill.

access_time 12:34pm • Aug 07, 2020
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House Fire | Castle Hill

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills and Kellyville attended a fire that had engulfed a double garage in Church Street, Castle Hill shortly after midnight last night. The garage was close to a granny flat in... Learn more about the House Fire at Castle Hill.

access_time 12:34pm • Aug 07, 2020
place Castle Hill
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Gas Main Fire | Epping

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Fire Stations across Western Sydney attended and incident at a residence on Bartil Close, Epping this morning after a rubbish bin caught alight in close proximity to a gas main. Crews arrived shortly after 11:15am... Learn more about the Gas Main Fire at Epping.

access_time 11:10am • Aug 07, 2020
place Epping
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Aircraft Emergency | Richmond

Several Fire and Rescue NSW crews are responding to Richmond Air Base where it has been reported an aircraft has had a failure of its landing gear. Crews will be on scene to assist ... Learn more about the Aircraft Emergency at Richmond.

access_time 09:22pm • Aug 06, 2020
place Richmond
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House Fire | Corowa

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Corowa Fire Station were called to a home on River Street, Corowa after a Triple Zero (000) call reported flames and smoke coming from the roof. Firefighters arrived on scene shortly after 6pm to find... Learn more about the House Fire at Corowa.

access_time 06:10pm • Aug 06, 2020
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House Fire | Corowa

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Corowa Fire Station were called to a home on River Street, Corowa after a Triple Zero (000) call reported flames and smoke coming from the roof. Firefighters arrived on scene shortly after 6pm to find... Learn more about the House Fire at Corowa.

access_time 06:10pm • Aug 06, 2020
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Motor Vehicle Accident | Revesby Heights

Fire and Rescue NSW freed a woman trapped in her vehicle following an accident on the River Road at Revesby Heights last night. At 6pm Thursday the vehicle hit a parked car and rolled, trapping a woman in her sixties.... Learn more about the Motor Vehicle Accident at Revesby Heights.

access_time 06:00pm • Aug 06, 2020
place Revesby Heights
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Motor Vehicle Accident | Revesby Heights

Fire and Rescue NSW freed a woman trapped in her vehicle following an accident on the River Road at Revesby Heights last night. At 6pm Thursday the vehicle hit a parked car and rolled, trapping a woman in her sixties.... Learn more about the Motor Vehicle Accident at Revesby Heights.

access_time 06:00pm • Aug 06, 2020
place Revesby Heights
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Truck Fire | Ingleburn

Fire and Rescues NSW crews from St Andrews Fire Station were called to a truck fire on Williamson Road at Ingleburn yesterday afternoon. Crews arrived within minutes to find a truck well alight, working quickly to prevent the fire from spreading.... Learn more about the Truck Fire at Ingleburn.

access_time 04:29pm • Aug 06, 2020
place Ingleburn
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Truck Fire | Ingleburn

Fire and Rescues NSW crews from St Andrews Fire Station were called to a truck fire on Williamson Road at Ingleburn yesterday afternoon. Crews arrived within minutes to find a truck well alight, working quickly to prevent the fire from spreading.... Learn more about the Truck Fire at Ingleburn.

access_time 04:29pm • Aug 06, 2020
place Ingleburn
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House Fire | Kenthurst

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Riverstone and Schofields Fire Stations are currently on the scene of a house fire on Burrell Road, Kenthurst. A call to Triple Zero (000) shortly before 1pm stated that smoke and flames could be... Learn more about the House Fire at Kenthurst.

access_time 12:50pm • Aug 06, 2020
place Kenthurst
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House Fire | Kenthurst

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Riverstone and Schofields Fire Stations are currently on the scene of a house fire on Burrell Road, Kenthurst. A call to Triple Zero (000) shortly before 1pm stated that smoke and flames could be... Learn more about the House Fire at Kenthurst.

access_time 12:50pm • Aug 06, 2020
place Kenthurst
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House Fire | Belfield

Just after 10.45am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW received numerous Triple Zero calls (000) following reports of a house fire on Bruce Ave, Belfield. Upon arrival crews noticed a large amount of black smoke issuing from the rear carport of... Learn more about the House Fire at Belfield.

access_time 10:44am • Aug 06, 2020
place Belfield
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House Fire | Belfield

Just after 10.45am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW received numerous Triple Zero calls (000) following reports of a house fire on Bruce Ave, Belfield. Upon arrival crews noticed a large amount of black smoke issuing from the rear carport of... Learn more about the House Fire at Belfield.

access_time 10:44am • Aug 06, 2020
place Belfield
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House Fire | Belfield

Just after 10.45am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW received numerous Triple Zero calls (000) following reports of a house fire on Bruce Ave, Belfield. Upon arrival crews noticed a large amount of black smoke issuing from the rear carport of... Learn more about the House Fire at Belfield.

access_time 10:44am • Aug 06, 2020
place Belfield
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HAZMAT incident | Beecroft

The Fire and Rescue NSW HAZMAT team from Chester Hill attended an address in Albert Road, Beecroft after a container of the highly explosive picric acid and two mortar shells were found and triple zero alerted at 9.36am today. The picric... Learn more about the HAZMAT incident at Beecroft.

access_time 09:36am • Aug 06, 2020
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HAZMAT incident | Beecroft

The Fire and Rescue NSW HAZMAT team from Chester Hill attended an address in Albert Road, Beecroft after a container of the highly explosive picric acid and two mortar shells were found and triple zero alerted at 9.36am today. The picric... Learn more about the HAZMAT incident at Beecroft.

access_time 09:36am • Aug 06, 2020
place Beecroft
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Major Hazmat Incident | Coonamble

A major Hazmat incident is underway at a water treatment plant, where approximately 2500 L of hydrochloric acid has leaked from a tank. Fire and Rescue NSW crews have isolated the tank and contained the leak, the cleanup is currently... Learn more about the Major Hazmat Incident at Coonamble.

access_time 02:22pm • Aug 05, 2020
place Coonamble
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Truck Crash | West Pymble

Fire and Rescue NSW crew from Ryde Fire Station are currently on the scene of a truck crash on Ryde Road, West Pymble. Reports suggest that a truck crashed into a power pole, causing live power lines to fall and cover... Learn more about the Truck Crash at West Pymble .

access_time 10:57am • Aug 05, 2020
place West Pymble
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Hazmat Incident | Deauville

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Laurieton and Port Macquarie Fire Stations are currently attending an incident on Lord Street, Deauville after an excavator was submerged in the Hastings River. The excavator is believed to hold both diesel and hydraulic oil,... Learn more about the Hazmat Incident at Deauville.

access_time 10:44am • Aug 05, 2020
place Deauville
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Hazmat Incident | Deauville

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Laurieton and Port Macquarie Fire Stations are currently attending an incident on Lord Street, Deauville after an excavator was submerged in the Hastings River. The excavator is believed to hold both diesel and hydraulic oil,... Learn more about the Hazmat Incident at Deauville.

access_time 10:44am • Aug 05, 2020
place Deauville
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