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RT @NSWRFS: A community meeting will be held this evening to provide residents with information on the Wallangra Fire burning to the west of Ashford (Inverell LGA).The meeting will be held tonight (15 October 2023) at: 6pm at the Ashford Bowling Club - 29 Bala St, Ashford View on X [external link]

access_time 04:40pm • Oct 15, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: Total Fire Bans will be in place Monday 16 Oct, for Greater Sydney, Greater Hunter, Far North Coast, North Coast, New England, Northern Slopes, North Western & Upper Central West Plains areas. Hot, dry & windy conditions, high to extreme fire danger is forecast. View on X [external link]

access_time 04:40pm • Oct 15, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: Firefighters and aircraft are working to contain a bush fire burning in the Wallangra area, 50km north of Inverell. The fire is heading in a north easterly direction between Wallangra Rd and Limestone Rd. Residents along Limestone Rd should Prepare Now. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:12pm • Oct 13, 2023
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Firefighters save house from Lithium-Ion battery blaze | Warrawee

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have saved a home from a large Lithium-Ion battery fire at Warrawee, on Sydney’s upper north shore. A resident was charging the battery, used to power a leaf blower, in the carport of the home... Learn more about the Firefighters save house from Lithium-Ion battery blaze at Warrawee.

access_time 02:47pm • Oct 13, 2023
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WARRAWEE | Firefighters save house from Lithium-Ion battery blaze. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have saved a home from a large Lithium-Ion battery fire at Warrawee, on Sydneys upper north shore.A resident was charging the battery, used t... View on X [external link]

access_time 02:42pm • Oct 13, 2023
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Fire and Rescue NSW concerned about increasing rate of winter fires | NSW

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has determined there was a 12-percent increase in house fires during winter this year, sparking calls for more working smoke alarms in NSW homes. The latest statistics gathered by FRNSW indicate there were 1063 residential fires... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW concerned about increasing rate of winter fires at NSW.

access_time 11:22am • Oct 13, 2023
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NSW | Fire and Rescue NSW concerned about increasing rate of winter fires. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has determined there was a 12-percent increase in house fires during winter this year, sparking calls for more working smoke alarms in NSW hom... View on X [external link]

access_time 11:17am • Oct 13, 2023
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RAVENSWORTH | #FRNSW Bays Water Creek Rd, 4 vehicle accident involving 3 trucks and a car, crews on scene assisting Rural Fire Service.@NSWRFS @LiveTrafficNSW View on X [external link]

access_time 06:20am • Oct 13, 2023
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Crews battle a warehouse fire on Parramatta Rd | Five Dock

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are battling a large warehouse fire at Five Dock, in Sydney's inner west. Shortly after 3pm, FRNSW received multiple Triple-Zero (000) calls reporting large volumes of smoke issuing from the warehouse on Parramatta Road. On arrival,... Learn more about the Crews battle a warehouse fire on Parramatta Rd at Five Dock.

access_time 06:02pm • Oct 12, 2023
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FIVE DOCK | Crews battle a warehouse fire on Parramatta Rd - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are battling a large warehouse fire at Five Dock, in Sydney's inner west.Shortly after 3pm, FRNSW received multiple Triple-Zero (000) calls r... View on X [external link]

access_time 05:57pm • Oct 12, 2023
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BELLBIRD | #FRNSW Kearsley St, abandoned house on fire, firefighters have contained it to the room of origin. View on X [external link]

access_time 04:11pm • Oct 12, 2023
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FIVE DOCK | #FRNSW Parramatta Rd, factory fire in progress, crews on scene now commencing firefighting procedures.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 03:19pm • Oct 12, 2023
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FIVE DOCK | #FRNSW responding to reports of a building for on Parramatta Road xs William Street. more information to follow... @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 03:10pm • Oct 12, 2023
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Wetherill Park | #FRNSW UPPDATE : information from firefighters on scene. The fire has been knocked down, now checking for any fire spread into the building using thermal image camera. @2GB873 @dailytelegraph @smh @fairfieldtoday @fairfieldadvanc @WSFM1017 @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 01:41pm • Oct 12, 2023
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WETHERILL PARK | #FRNSW Victoria Ave, two cars and multiple pallets on fire impacting a building structure, crews currently on route. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:37pm • Oct 12, 2023
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FAIRFIELD EAST | #FRNSW Woodville Rd, an accident involving a car and truck, one person trapped, extradition by rescue crews in progress.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 08:37am • Oct 12, 2023
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TOLLAND | #FRNSW Anne Street, unit fire in progress, crews on scene gaining access to a flat on the third floor. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:19am • Oct 12, 2023
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HORNSBY HEIGHTS | #FRNSW Montview Ave, single car accident with a person trapped, patient has been released and handed over to NSW Ambulance Service.@LiveTrafficSyd @NSWAmbulance View on X [external link]

access_time 07:05am • Oct 12, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow for the Greater Hunter, Greater Sydney, Lower Central West Plains, North Western, Northern Slopes & Upper Central West Plains. With hot, dry & windy conditions, high to extreme fire danger is forecast for several areas across the state. View on X [external link]

access_time 04:34pm • Oct 11, 2023
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GREYSTANES | #FRNSW Merrylands Rd, two car accident, one person trapped, rescue in underway. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:16am • Oct 11, 2023
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MAITLAND | #FRNSW Sempill St, gas line has been ruptured during an excavation, crews on scene providing fire protection. View on X [external link]

access_time 10:53am • Oct 11, 2023
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Fire and Rescue NSW investigators examine cause of factory fire | Jamisontown

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators are working to determine the cause of a fire which has engulfed a factory at Jamisontown, in Sydney's west. More than 40 firefighters and 14 fire trucks were deployed to the Regentville Street complex, where... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW investigators examine cause of factory fire at Jamisontown.

access_time 10:22am • Oct 11, 2023
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Major spill of combustible liquid impacts morning commute near Sydney Airport | Mascot

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are working to clear a major spill of combustible liquid today at Mascot, in Sydney's inner south. The operation began around 4:30am when two semi-trailers collided at the intersection of O'Riordan Street and Joyce Drive,... Learn more about the Major spill of combustible liquid impacts morning commute near Sydney Airport at Mascot.

access_time 10:17am • Oct 11, 2023
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REGENTVILLE | Fire and Rescue NSW investigators examine cause of factory fire - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators are working to determine the cause of a fire which has engulfed a factory at Jamisontown, in Sydney's west..More t... View on X [external link]

access_time 10:17am • Oct 11, 2023
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MASCOT | Major spill of combustible liquid impacts morning commute near Sydney Airport - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are working to clear a major spill of combustible liquid today at Mascot, in Sydney's inner south.The operation b... View on X [external link]

access_time 10:12am • Oct 11, 2023
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RT @LiveTrafficSyd: UPDATE: Traffic remains heavy around the Domestic Terminal at @SydneyAirport due to this truck crash and fluid spill on Joyce Dr. You can travel past it both ways under contra flow conditions, but continue to factor in plenty of extra travel time. View on X [external link]

access_time 08:08am • Oct 11, 2023
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RT @LiveTrafficSyd: UPDATE: A contra flow is now in place on Joyce Dr, allowing traffic to pass this truck crash & fluid spill in each direction. Continue to allow plenty of extra travel time if travelling to @SydneyAirport or consider catching a @T8SydneyTrains instead. Traffic's heavy in the area. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:20am • Oct 11, 2023
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RT @LiveTrafficSyd: MASCOT: Joyce Dr remains closed between Wentworth Ave & O'Riordan St due to a fluid spill following a 2-truck crash. Local diversions are in place but avoid the area if you can as traffic's already heavy. Anyone travelling to @SydneyAirport should allow plenty of extra time. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:54am • Oct 11, 2023
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TALLAWONG | #FRNSW Conferta Ave, overnight fire in a building under construction, extinguished two lines of hose. Investigations are continuing at site. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:27am • Oct 11, 2023
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MASCOT | #FRNSW Joyce Drive, hazmat incident in progress, crews on scene attempting to render safe.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 06:19am • Oct 11, 2023
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