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Specialist Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Gosford and Kariong were called to assist a donkey who had become stuck in the mud in a paddock near Gosford. Crews used slings to secure the animal and after 40 minutes, they were... Learn more about the Donkey Rescue at Mangrove Creek (Wisemans Ferry).
At approximately 2:30 yesterday afternoon Fire and Rescue NSW rescue crews were called to reports of a 34 year old male who had injured himself whilst mountain biking in the Hornsby Mountain Bike Park. Firefighters worked alongside NSW Ambulance Paramedics to... Learn more about the Mountain Bike Crash at Hornsby.
At approximately 2:30 yesterday afternoon Fire and Rescue NSW rescue crews were called to reports of a 34 year old male who had injured himself whilst mountain biking in the Hornsby Mountain Bike Park. Firefighters worked alongside NSW Ambulance Paramedics to... Learn more about the Mountain Bike Crash at Hornsby.
At about 1:30pm today Fire and Rescue NSW rescue crews were called to attend an address in Cambridge Park following reports of a car fallen on a man. Crews arrived to find a man trapped under a car by both legs. Firefighters... Learn more about the Man rescued from under car at Cambridge Park.
At about 1:30pm today Fire and Rescue NSW rescue crews were called to attend an address in Cambridge Park following reports of a car fallen on a man. Crews arrived to find a man trapped under a car by both legs. Firefighters... Learn more about the Man rescued from under car at Cambridge Park.
A truck has collided with a petrol pump, crews on scene assisting police. ... Learn more about the Petrol Pump Truck Crash at Picton.
Tyre alight on truck, vehicle is in the breakdown lane on the highway to avoid too much traffic disturbance. ... Learn more about the Truck Fire at Tomago.
Single level bakery on Sawtell's main street has smoke issuing from the roof. Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Sawtell and Coffs Harbour Fire stations have accessed the building via their ladder and are attacking fire from roof top. ... Learn more about the Building Fire at Sawtell.
Fire and Rescue NSW crews from The Rocks have located a car on fire on the Western Distributor in Sydney’s CBD. Just after 7:30am today, a car was found on fire near the Sydney Aquarium. Traffic toward the ANZAC bridge is... Learn more about the Car Fire at Sydney.
Fire and Rescue NSW crews from The Rocks have located a car on fire on the Western Distributor in Sydney’s CBD. Just after 7:30am today, a car was found on fire near the Sydney Aquarium. Traffic toward the ANZAC bridge is... Learn more about the Car Fire at Sydney.
Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters were called to a unit fire in North Willoughby. A fire had occurred in a unit on the second level of the apartment block. All residents were evacuated, while firefighters gained entry to the apartment.... Learn more about the Unit Fire at North Willoughby.
Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters were called to a unit fire in North Willoughby. A fire had occurred in a unit on the second level of the apartment block. All residents were evacuated, while firefighters gained entry to the apartment.... Learn more about the Unit Fire at North Willoughby.
Fire and Rescue NSW Firefighters attended a fire in a unit in Riverwood. There was reports of a loud bang and flames on the top floor of an apartment. When firefighters arrived a fire had broken out on the third floor... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Riverwood.
Fire and Rescue NSW Firefighters attended a fire in a unit in Riverwood. There was reports of a loud bang and flames on the top floor of an apartment. When firefighters arrived a fire had broken out on the third floor... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Riverwood.
Fire and Rescue NSW Firefighters attended a multi vehicle accident in Strathfield. A vehicle had struck a pole, removing it from the ground and leaning across 3 lanes. Firefighters set up supports for the pole in order to perform their extractions... Learn more about the Multi Vehicle Accident at Strathfield.
Fire and Rescue NSW Firefighters attended a multi vehicle accident in Strathfield. A vehicle had struck a pole, removing it from the ground and leaning across 3 lanes. Firefighters set up supports for the pole in order to perform their extractions... Learn more about the Multi Vehicle Accident at Strathfield.
Just before 6am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW crews from across Sydney's West were called to attend a house fire in Greystanes. 27 firefighters are now on scene and working to contain a fire that started in a... Learn more about the House Fire at Greystanes.
Just after 7pm this evening Fire and Rescue NSW hazardous materials crews were called to assist in the clean up of 80L of glue. A truck had lost a pallet of glue containers and FRNSW crews were called to assist. ... Learn more about the 80L Glue Spill at Werrington.
Just before 3:30pm today Fire and Rescue NSW crews from the Upper Hunter were called to reports of a house well alight. Crews arrived to find a house on fire and are now searching for occupants. ***Update to follow*** ... Learn more about the House Fire at Muswellbrook.
Just before 3:30pm today Fire and Rescue NSW crews from the Upper Hunter were called to reports of a house well alight. Crews arrived to find a house on fire and are now searching for occupants. ***Update to follow*** ... Learn more about the House Fire at Muswellbrook.
Just before 3:30pm today Fire and Rescue NSW crews from the Upper Hunter were called to reports of a house well alight. Crews arrived to find a house on fire and are now searching for occupants. ***Update to follow*** ... Learn more about the House Fire at Muswellbrook.
Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters attended a residence which had furniture alight on the front porch. The fire had extended from the front porch into the home. Crews were able to safely evacuate all the residence and extinguish the fire... Learn more about the House Fire at Windradyne.
Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters assisted a member of the public in rescuing their cat that was trapped under a ramp. Crews were able to free the cat and return it safely to its owner. ... Learn more about the Cat Rescue at Rockdale.
Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters are attending a large factory fire in Berkeley Vale. Firefighters have managed to gain entry to attempt to contains flames. Crews have managed to knock back external flames and are moving through factory to fight... Learn more about the Factory Fire at Berkeley Vale .
Side of house well alight, all occupants have self evacuated. ... Learn more about the House Fire at Condobolin .
Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters have attended a garden shed alight in Glenroy. Flames from the shed were impinging on neighbours properties. Firefighters managed to extinguish the fire and protect neighbouring properties from any damage. Superintendent Adam Dewberry... Learn more about the Shed Fire at Glenroy.
Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters are attending a rescue incident, where a car has crashed into gully in the Port Stephens region. Rescue operators were able to pull the car from danger into an embankment to allow paramedics to treat... Learn more about the Motor Vehicle Accident at Port Stephens .
Crews from Fire and Rescue NSW have attended an incident where a 16 year old female pedestrian has been hit by a bus on North Parade, Mt Druitt. Crews arrived just before 3pm to find the girl was trapped under... Learn more about the Girl Pinned by Bus at Mount Druitt.
Crews from Fire and Rescue NSW have attended an incident where a 16 year old female pedestrian has been hit by a bus on North Parade, Mt Druitt. Crews arrived just before 3pm to find the girl was trapped under... Learn more about the Girl Pinned by Bus at Mount Druitt.
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