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Multiple people suffering smoke inhalation | Crows Nest

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are at the scene of a fire at Crows Nest in Sydney where multiple people, including a baby, have been overcome by smoke. The fire broke out in a building in Clarke Street around 10am. The... Learn more about the Multiple people suffering smoke inhalation at Crows Nest.

access_time 11:07am • Jul 08, 2022
place Crows Nest
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ROCKDALE | #FRNSW on scene at a house fire on Kent Street. FFs in self contained breathing apparatus, working to extinguish the fire. @nswpolice & @NSWAmbulance are on scene. View on X [external link]

access_time 08:47am • Jul 08, 2022
place Rockdale
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Resourceful #FRNSW firefighters have used a sling and an excavator to rescue a horse that fell into a water tank today at Belimbla Park. Jester, a five-year-old Chestnut, was carefully rigged and lifted out of the tank by the crews. We understand Jester is doing well! View on X [external link]

access_time 05:10pm • Jul 07, 2022
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Firefighters battle house fire | Berkeley

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have entered a burning house to search for occupants at Berkeley in the state's Illawarra. The blaze broke out in the single-level, fibro home in Leicester Street, just before 1.45pm today. Firefighters from 10 FRNSW trucks... Learn more about the Firefighters battle house fire at Berkeley.

access_time 02:42pm • Jul 07, 2022
place Berkeley
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Two people injured in kitchen gas blast | Warners Bay

At least two people have been injured by a gas bottle explosion in a hotel kitchen at Warners Bay, at Lake Macquarie. A man turned on the portable gas bottle to start up a deep fryer at the Hillsborough Road property... Learn more about the Two people injured in kitchen gas blast at Warners Bay.

access_time 01:27pm • Jul 07, 2022
place Warners Bay
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Resourceful firefighters rescue horse - Video | Belimbla Park

Resourceful Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have used a sling and an excavator to rescue a horse, which fell into a water tank today at Belimbla Park, south-west of Sydney. "Jester," a five-year-old Chestnut, fell into the storage tank at... Learn more about the Resourceful firefighters rescue horse - Video at Belimbla Park.

access_time 12:28pm • Jul 07, 2022
place Belimbla Park
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Fire and Rescue NSW saves man in stormwater drain | Naremburn

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have rescued a man stuck in a stormwater drain this morning at Naremburn, on Sydney's lower north shore. Fire trucks from Crows Nest and Lane Cove arrived in Park Road by Flat Rock Creek just... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW saves man in stormwater drain at Naremburn.

access_time 10:52am • Jul 07, 2022
place Naremburn
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NAREMBURN | #FRNSW crews are currently at a rescue incident at Flat Rock Creek. FFs are using specialty equipment & rescue stretcher to extricate a man from the water. @NSWAmbulance & @nswpolice on scene. View on X [external link]

access_time 08:54am • Jul 07, 2022
place Naremburn
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Firefighters extinguish explosive B-double blaze | Halfway Creek

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and Rural Fire Service (RFS) crews have extinguished an explosive truck fire that blocked the Pacific Highway, north of Coffs Harbour, on the state's north coast, this morning. The B-double was travelling north near Halfway Creek... Learn more about the Firefighters extinguish explosive B-double blaze at Halfway Creek.

access_time 08:27am • Jul 07, 2022
place Halfway Creek
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Fire and Rescue NSW drones conduct reconnaissance flights for SES flood effort | McGraths Hill

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is deploying drones over Sydney's north-west to provide flood assessments to the State Emergency Service. The FRNSW Aviation Unit has been operating Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) as "eyes in the sky" for the SES commanders,... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW drones conduct reconnaissance flights for SES flood effort at McGraths Hill.

access_time 05:22pm • Jul 06, 2022
place McGraths Hill
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B-double rollover causes Hazmat incident | Trentham Cliffs

A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew is at the scene of a hazardous materials incident, caused by a B-double trailer rollover at Trentham Cliffs, near Mildura, on the NSW-Victoria border. The rig was travelling on the Sturt Highway just before... Learn more about the B-double rollover causes Hazmat incident at Trentham Cliffs.

access_time 01:42pm • Jul 06, 2022
place Trentham Cliffs
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Fire crews respond to Hazardous Material incident | Dangar Island

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are at the scene of a Hazardous Materials incident on Dangar Island, on the state's Central Coast. Hazmat-trained crews from the Berkeley Vale Fire Station are working to isolate a leaking hydraulic oil bulk container... Learn more about the Fire crews respond to Hazardous Material incident at Dangar Island.

access_time 11:52am • Jul 06, 2022
place Dangar Island
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Fire and Rescue NSW crews ready to respond as heavy weather front moves north of Sydney |

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews across the state are continuing to assist flood emergency efforts as the dangerous weather system moves north of Sydney. FRNSW is working very closely with the State Emergency Service which is leading the flood response. As... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW crews ready to respond as heavy weather front moves north of Sydney at .

access_time 11:33am • Jul 06, 2022
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FRNSW helps rescue people and horses | Sackville North

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have helped rescue two people and six horses, trapped by floodwater in Sydney’s north-west. Emergency services were called to Pages Wharf Road in Sackville North at 2pm after a woman raised concerns for her parents... Learn more about the FRNSW helps rescue people and horses at Sackville North.

access_time 07:43pm • Jul 05, 2022
place Sackville North
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SACKVILLE | #FRNSW is currently at a rescue incident where residents have become stranded by flood waters with their livestock. @NSWSES and @FRNSW have IRB's and swift water teams to transport them across to higher ground. Never drive, ride or walk through flood water! #StaySafe View on X [external link]

access_time 04:07pm • Jul 05, 2022
place Sackville
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Greyhounds rescued in floodwaters (further details) | Londonderry

Fire and Rescue NSW and SES crews have combined to rescue 14 greyhounds and two adults from a flooded property at Londonderry in Sydney's north-west this morning. The residents of the Kenmare Road location contacted authorities around 5.45am, concerned about rising... Learn more about the Greyhounds rescued in floodwaters (further details) at Londonderry.

access_time 02:42pm • Jul 05, 2022
place Londonderry
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BONVILLE | #FRNSW crews working with @NSWRFS at granny flat fire. Building was well alight when crews arrived, and stayed defensive (external to building) to extinguish the blaze. @NSWAmbulance treated 1 patient for facial burns. #GetOutStayOut #StaySafe View on X [external link]

access_time 02:26pm • Jul 05, 2022
place Bonville
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Media Alert: Cultural burns on-show in Tamworth | Tamworth

Tens of thousands of years of bush fire knowledge will be shared when traditional Aboriginal cultural burns take place in north west NSW this Wednesday (6 July).   Aboriginal Australians have constantly been adapting to the changing climate and other pressures on... Learn more about the Media Alert: Cultural burns on-show in Tamworth at Tamworth.

access_time 02:02pm • Jul 05, 2022
place Tamworth
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Firefighters assisting with Sydney flood rescues - Video |

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews remain in the field, assisting the State Emergency Service with flood incidents across affected areas of Sydney. FRNSW has played a major role in many of the 249 flood rescues since the weather emergency began... Learn more about the Firefighters assisting with Sydney flood rescues - Video at .

access_time 11:52am • Jul 05, 2022
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#Riverstone Fire Station | #FRNSW is still operational and protecting the community. Water is approaching but has not entered. FFs have sandbag the doors as a precaution. @NSWSES #NSWFloods View on X [external link]

access_time 11:27am • Jul 05, 2022
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FRNSW crews battle house fire | Griffith

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have extinguished flames that destroyed a house in the state's Riverina region this morning. The abandoned property on Heath Crescent in Griffith was already well alight when FRNSW crews were called to the scene around... Learn more about the FRNSW crews battle house fire at Griffith.

access_time 10:12am • Jul 05, 2022
place Griffith
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MENAI | #FRNSW Alfords Point Road was flooded. Firefighters cleared drains on the north bound lanes, water subsided road re opened @LiveTrafficSyd @nswpolice View on X [external link]

access_time 09:03pm • Jul 04, 2022
place Menai
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CABRAMATTA | Sussex St #FRNSW firefighters rescuing 10 people including two elderly from a home surrounded by flood waters. View on X [external link]

access_time 08:53pm • Jul 04, 2022
place Cabramatta
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EPPING | #FRNSW @SES @nswpolice Epping Road four lanes closed tree over road east of Pembroke St. Firefighters and SES volunteers working to cut up tree and clear road @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 08:39pm • Jul 04, 2022
place Epping
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FAIRFIELD | #FRNSW in water rescue team and technical rescue truck @ Orchard Road working to rescue a disabled occupant from a granny flat surrounded by flood water View on X [external link]

access_time 08:35pm • Jul 04, 2022
place Fairfield
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CANLEY VALE | #FRNSW @NSWSES @nswpolice @ Sackville Rd btw Queen and Avenel St approx 1m of water. In water rescue teams responding to assist a number of stranded people in the area. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:33pm • Jul 04, 2022
place Canley Vale
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Firefighters save family of five including pregnant mum from floodwaters | Revesby Heights

A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew has saved a family of five, including a pregnant mother, from a car in floodwaters tonight at Revesby Heights in Sydney. The FRNSW crew, from Hurstville, was dispatched to the corner of The River... Learn more about the Firefighters save family of five including pregnant mum from floodwaters at Revesby Heights.

access_time 07:12pm • Jul 04, 2022
place Revesby Heights
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Flooding Responses | #FRNSW are currently responding to numerous incidents including in water rescues and assisiting with the flooding of an aged care facility @ Prestons. Contact FRNSW Media for more details.. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:37pm • Jul 04, 2022
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CANTERBURY | #FRNSW are currently on scene at a lift rescue with smoke currently issuing from the lift. Crews are working to extricate person from the lift, and find the source of the smoke #BeAware View on X [external link]

access_time 02:22pm • Jul 04, 2022
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Three workers overcome by carbon monoxide gas | Pleasure Point

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has assisted three workers overcome by carbon monoxide gas whilst pumping water out of a site at Pleasure Point in Sydney's south-west. The workers were using petrol-powered pumps to remove water that had infiltrated the basement... Learn more about the Three workers overcome by carbon monoxide gas at Pleasure Point.

access_time 03:02pm • Jul 03, 2022
place Pleasure Point
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