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MOONEY MOONEY CREEK | @FRNSW M1 Motorway, truck fire northbound, crews using foam for extinguishment.@CCexpressadvoc View on X [external link]

access_time 06:08pm • Jul 14, 2023
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WILTON | #FRNSW - 2 vehicle crash on Picton Road. One person treated and transported by @NSWAmbulance @NSWRFS @nswpolice still in attendance @LiveTrafficSyd FRNSW departed the scene after the casualty was released. @dailytelegraph View on X [external link]

access_time 04:30pm • Jul 14, 2023
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MOONEY MOONEY | #FRNSW and @NSWRFS have extinguished a prime mover (destroyed) and an area of bush on the M1 north bound just before the Mooney Bridge, truck was separated from the trailers no damage to them. Heavy traffic @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 04:25pm • Jul 14, 2023
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SEVEN HILLS | @FRNSW Wall Park Avenue, fire on the top floor in a two level, crews in offensive fire attack.@blacktowncc @BlacktownNews View on X [external link]

access_time 03:56pm • Jul 14, 2023
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WILTON | #FRNSW - Picton rescue truck on scene at a serious crash on Picton Road west of the Hume Hwy. One person trapped south bnd traffic on Picton Rd closed. @LiveTrafficSyd @2GB873 @wdillycouncil @WSFM1017 @2SM1269 @nswpolice @NSWRFS also on scene providing fire protection. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:45pm • Jul 14, 2023
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HORNINGSEA PARK | #FRNSW have contained a large grass fire near the trash and treasure markets. Crews are now blacking out the fire. Six fire trucks with 22 firefighters on scene. @Lpool_Council @Liverpool_Champ @LiveTrafficSyd @2GB873 @WSFM1017 View on X [external link]

access_time 02:56pm • Jul 14, 2023
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SEVEN HILLS | #FRNSW have contained a fire in a two level home on Wall Park Road. Now checking for fire spread and search the house for any occupants, all believed to be out..@WSFM1017 @2GB873 @2SM1269 @blacktowncc View on X [external link]

access_time 02:52pm • Jul 14, 2023
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MOUNT DRUITT | @FRNSW The Avenue, granny flat at the rear of premises completely destroyed, extinguished two lines of hose. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:03pm • Jul 14, 2023
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SUMMER HILL | @FRNSW Carlton Cres, unit fire extinguished with one line of house, investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:01pm • Jul 14, 2023
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SUMMER HILL | #FRNSW has contained a fire in a ground floor unit on Carlton Cresent. Six people evacuated no injuries reported. @2GB873 @2SM1269 @WSFM1017 @abcsydney @dailytelegraph @smh View on X [external link]

access_time 10:17am • Jul 14, 2023
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PYRMONT | @FRNSW Bowman Street, 12 people rescued from a stalled lift, no medical assistance required. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:22am • Jul 14, 2023
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GUILDFORD | @FRNSW Kennedy Street, boat fire in a driveway threatening the main residence, extinguished two lines of hose. Occupants treated for smoke inhalation by ambulance staff. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:52pm • Jul 13, 2023
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ARTARMON | #FRNSW caravan totally involved in fire on Barton Rd, one male suffering severe burns. Two fire trucks in attendance. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance on scene. @2GB873 @abcsydney @dailytelegraph @smh @2SM1269 View on X [external link]

access_time 06:04pm • Jul 13, 2023
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BERKELEY | @FRNSW Shearwater Dr, car into a domestic garage, crews stabilising structure with hydraulic tools. View on X [external link]

access_time 04:32pm • Jul 13, 2023
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SHANES PARK | @FRNSW Shanes park rd , garage fire extinguished with two lines of hose, main residence not affected. View on X [external link]

access_time 12:58pm • Jul 13, 2023
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An image relating to the news item Fire and Rescue NSW launches ‘Yarning Circle’ to boost firefighters’ cultural awareness
Fire and Rescue NSW launches ‘Yarning Circle’ to boost firefighters’ cultural awareness | NSW

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is further encouraging respectful and honest conversations and the sharing of Traditional Knowledge by opening a Yarning Circle at its training centre at Orchard Hills, in Sydney’s west. Officially unveiled off the back of NAIDOC Week,... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW launches ‘Yarning Circle’ to boost firefighters’ cultural awareness at NSW.

access_time 10:34am • Jul 13, 2023
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CASULA | @FRNSW Simpson Ave, fire in a kitchen, extinguished by one CO2 extinguisher, keep looking while cooking. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:13am • Jul 13, 2023
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GLENFIELD | @FRNSW Harrow Road, a car into a house, rescue in progress.@Liverpool_Champ View on X [external link]

access_time 08:45pm • Jul 12, 2023
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Fire investigators at the scene of fatal house blaze | Wetherill Park

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators are now at the scene of a house fire, which has claimed the lives of two people in Sydney's south-west. Neighbours phoned Triple-Zero (000) around 6:45am today as the property in Lily Street, Wetherill Park... Learn more about the Fire investigators at the scene of fatal house blaze at Wetherill Park.

access_time 12:14pm • Jul 12, 2023
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WETHERILL PARK | Fire investigators at the scene of fatal house blaze. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators are now at the scene of a house fire, which has claimed the lives of two people in Sydney's south-west.Neighbours phoned Triple-Ze... View on X [external link]

access_time 12:09pm • Jul 12, 2023
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WETHERILL PARK | @FRNSW Lily Street, house fire in progress, crews in offensive mode. All persons have been accounted for.@Liverpool_Champ View on X [external link]

access_time 07:24am • Jul 12, 2023
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MOREE | @FRNSW Cooee Street, single level house completely destroyed by fire, investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:06am • Jul 12, 2023
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MANNAMGAROO | @FRNSW Great Western Highway, motor vehicle accident involving a car and truck, one person extracted by FRNSW crews. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:41pm • Jul 11, 2023
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NABIAC | @FRNSW Woodlands Rd, granny flat at the rear of a property completely destroyed by fire. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:28pm • Jul 11, 2023
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An image relating to the news item Fire and Rescue NSW crews avert lithium battery mishap inside family home
Fire and Rescue NSW crews avert lithium battery mishap inside family home | Merewether

A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew from the Hunter has arrived at a home in the nick of time to prevent a lithium battery exploding in flames. Firefighters received a call to their station phone at 9am from a resident... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW crews avert lithium battery mishap inside family home at Merewether.

access_time 03:24pm • Jul 11, 2023
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An image relating to the news item Husband and wife firefighters save girl from burning home - AUDIO GRABS
Husband and wife firefighters save girl from burning home - AUDIO GRABS | Wentworth Falls

A husband and wife team of off-duty firefighters will be considered for bravery awards after saving a semi-conscious girl from a house fire in the Blue Mountains at the weekend. 46-year-old Adoni Maalouf and his wife, Tania, aged 47, were woken... Learn more about the Husband and wife firefighters save girl from burning home - AUDIO GRABS at Wentworth Falls.

access_time 12:24pm • Jul 11, 2023
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Firefighters battling large factory unit blaze
Firefighters battling large factory unit blaze | Brookvale

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is urging residents of Brookvale, on Sydney’s northern beaches, to take precautions tonight against thick, black smoke emanating from a large fire at a local industrial estate. Sixteen fire engines, including three aerial and ladder appliances,... Learn more about the Firefighters battling large factory unit blaze at Brookvale.

access_time 08:59pm • Jul 10, 2023
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An image relating to the news item Fire sprinklers prevent blaze from tearing through major shopping centre
Fire sprinklers prevent blaze from tearing through major shopping centre | Liverpool

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has credited an automatic sprinkler for limiting the spread of a fire today inside a major shopping centre in Sydney's south-west. Around one-thousand people were evacuated as the electrical blaze broke out in a shoe shop... Learn more about the Fire sprinklers prevent blaze from tearing through major shopping centre at Liverpool.

access_time 05:04pm • Jul 10, 2023
place Liverpool
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MASCOT | @FRNSW Gardeners Rd, fire in a laundry at a high rise apartment block, extinguished with installed fire protection. One person treated for smoke inhalation by ambulance staff. View on X [external link]

access_time 10:50am • Jul 10, 2023
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OXLEY PARK | @FRNSW Craig Ave, fire in a bedroom on a single level house, extinguished with one CO2 fire extinguisher. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:09am • Jul 10, 2023
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