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TOMAGO | Firefighters stabilise thermal energy storage facility. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have stabilised a dangerous heat build-up at a thermal energy storage plant at Tomago, in the state's Hunter Valley.Crews were called to the fac... View on X [external link]

ILLAWARRA | Fire and Rescue NSW trials use of technology to protect elderly and vulnerable from fire. Inspired by a firefighters own experience in caring for his mother with dementia, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is trialling the innovative use... View on X [external link]

TOMAGO | Emergency crews respond to hazardous materials incident at electrical plant. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are at the scene of an emergency at an electrical plant at Tomago, near Port Stephens, in the Hunter Valley.A danger... View on X [external link]

TOMAGO | #FRNSW Laverick Ave, industrial machinery fire in progress, crews on scene commencing firefighting operations. View on X [external link]

CORRIMAL | MEDIA ALERT (TOMORROW): Fire and Rescue NSW trials use of technology to protect elderly and vulnerable from fire. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) will unveil an innovative trial of smartphone technology tomorrow to improve fire safety out... View on X [external link]

NARRABEEN | #FRNSW Cutler Ave, fire in a kitchen, extinguished with installed fire protection, salvage and ventilation operations continuing. View on X [external link]

PUNCHBOWL | #FRNSW Victoria Rd, lithium battery fire extinguished by crews in breathing apparatus. Investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]

MAYFIELD | #FRNSW Hanbury Street, scaffolding has collapsed onto the road taking out powerlines, traffic is heavy in the area.@LiveTrafficNSW View on X [external link]

HALFWAY CREEK | #FRNSW Pacific Highway, 2 vehicle accident involving a semi trailer collision, rescue in progress. View on X [external link]

Two backpackers made a lucky escape from a Lithium-ion battery fireball at a hostel in Darlinghurst, Sydney this morning. It's believed an e-bike exploded. Learn about battery safety here: View on X [external link]

DARLINGHURST | CCTV captures suspected Lithium-ion battery explosion inside inner-city hotel - VIDEO. Extraordinary CCTV footage, obtained by Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW), has captured the moment two backpackers were caught in a fireball when a L... View on X [external link]

BIDWELL | #FRNSW house fire in progress, crews on scene attacking the fire. View on X [external link]

WOY WOY | #FRNSW house fire in progress, crews are on scene working towards fire control. View on X [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: Total Fire Bans are now in place for the Northern Slopes, North Western, and Greater Hunter areas. With hot, dry and windy conditions, extreme and high fire danger ratings are forecast for several areas in the north of the state. View on X [external link]

DUBBO | #FRNSW Hennessy Dr, Grass fire in progress, crews from the RFS and FRNSW are currently working to contain it. View on X [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning Coolagolite Rd FireThe fire is threatening properties around Barragga Bay & embers are causing spot fires near Wapego. At 2am conditions should ease as a southerly change hits, but this may push the fire towards Bermagui. For more info: View on X [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: At 6pm, there are 86 fires burning, with 29 not yet contained. There are currently over 1300 firefighters and incident management specialists working to contain these fires. Extreme and high fire danger has been forecast tomorrow, with 3 TOBANs declared. View on X [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Coolagolite Rd Fire, Coolagolite Bermagui Monitor ConditionsA southerly change is expected around midnight which should ease conditions but has the potential to push the fire back towards Bermagui. Evac centres have been set up. View on X [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Allandale St Fire, Kearsley (Cessnock LGA)An evac centre for residents affected by the Allandale St Fire has been established at: East Cessnock Bowling Club - Neath Street, Cessnock Cessnock Showground is now open for livestock View on X [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNING: Coolagolite Rd Fire, Coolagolite The fire is burning in an Easterly direction. The areas of Murrah, Bunga, Cuttagee, Barragga Bay and Bermagui are in danger. Seek shelter as the fire approaches. It is too late to leave. View on X [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNING: Coolagolite Rd Fire, Coolagolite (Bega Valley)The fire continues to burn in an easterly direction towards Cuttagee, Barragga Bay & Bermagui. Residents in those areas should seek shelter as the fire approaches. It is too late to leave. View on X [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Allandale St Fire, KearsleyToo late to leave - Abernethy and Elrington The fire continues to burn in an southerly and easterly direction. Spot fires are occurring ahead of the main firefront in the Elrington area. View on X [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNING: Coolagolite Rd Fire, CoolagoliteA bush fire is burning in an easterly direction towards Cuttagee, Barragga Bay and Bermagui. If you are in these areas, you are in danger. Seek shelter as the fire approaches. It is too late to leave. View on X [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Allandale St, Kearsley (Cessnock LGA)Too late to leave - AbernethyA bush fire is burning in the Kearsley area, moving in a southerly direction towards Abernethy. People in the Abernethy area, it is too late to leave. View on X [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Coolagolite Rd, CoolagoliteA fire is burning near Coolagolite Rd, 12km west of Bermagui. The fire is burning in a easterly direction under strong westerly winds. Properties in the vicinity of Coolagolite Rd should prepare now. View on X [external link]