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LAKE MUNMORAH | @FRNSW Clarence Street, house fire in progress, crews in offensive firefighting mode conducting search and rescue. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:07am • Sep 08, 2023
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LAKE MUNMORAH | #FRNSW is assisting @NSWRFS at a house fire on Clarence Street. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance also attending. View on X [external link]

access_time 10:56am • Sep 08, 2023
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ROSSMORE | @FRNSW Polo Rd, shed fire in progress, main property under threat, crews in an offensive mode. View on X [external link]

access_time 08:40am • Sep 08, 2023
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Hazard reductions - smoke advisory | NSW

A number of hazard reduction burns are scheduled for NSW including the Greater Sydney Area over the coming days. Smoke from these burns is likely to settle across residential areas especially in the afternoon and evening. Heavy smoke may be experienced by residents... Learn more about the Hazard reductions - smoke advisory at NSW.

access_time 05:04pm • Sep 07, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: Fire agencies and land managers are undertaking hazard reduction burning today and over coming days in areas including the Northern Beaches, Hawkesbury and Sutherland. Smoke will be experienced in areas across the Greater Sydney region. More info at #RFS View on X [external link]

access_time 03:08pm • Sep 07, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: Crews are working to contain a grass fire burning north of the Princes Highway near Moss Lane, Cobargo. Smoke has closed the Princes Highway in both directions. There are no immediate threats to properties. Follow for the latest traffic information. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:08pm • Sep 07, 2023
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Hazard reduction operation reduces bushfire risk | Mona Vale

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have successfully completed a strategic hazard reduction burn to protect the headland at North Mona Vale, on Sydney's northern beaches. FRNSW deployed firefighters from Mona Vale, Mount Druitt, Silverwater, Campsie, Fairfield and Lidcombe around the... Learn more about the Hazard reduction operation reduces bushfire risk at Mona Vale.

access_time 12:15pm • Sep 07, 2023
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MONA VALE | Hazard reduction operation reduces bushfire risk - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have successfully completed a strategic hazard reduction burn to protect the headland at North Mona Vale, on Sydney's northern beaches.FRNS... View on X [external link]

access_time 12:10pm • Sep 07, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: WATCH AND ACT: Spring Creek Rd Fire, Cooks Gap (Mid-Western LGA) #RFS crews working to contain a grass fire near Spring Creek Rd & Ridge Rd, Cooks Gap, 30km NE of Mudgee. No immediate threat to isolated properties in the area. Residents should prepare now and monitor conditions. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:55am • Sep 07, 2023
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BASS HILL | @FRNSW Beatrice Street, unoccupied unit destroyed by fire, crews are completing salvage work and investigations.@CB_Express View on X [external link]

access_time 10:11am • Sep 07, 2023
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OATLANDS | #FRNSW rescue trucks on scene at a serious crash on Bettington Road where a car has rolled with one person trapped. @NSWAmbulance stabilising and treating the person. @nswpolice also on scene. Firefighters developing rescue plan. @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 09:04am • Sep 07, 2023
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GEURIE | UPdate 1 - #FRNSW is assisting @RFS to extinguish a house fire on Chambers St. @dailyliberal View on X [external link]

access_time 08:34am • Sep 07, 2023
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CHIPPENDALE | #FRNSW removing water from an apartment building on cnr Dwyer and Regent St after a water main burst flooding levels one and two. 12 people evac, plumbers are now on site. @2GB873 @WSFM1017 @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 08:28am • Sep 07, 2023
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GEURIE | @FRNSW Chambers Street, house fire in progress, crews at work internally in an offensive mode, all persons evacuated. View on X [external link]

access_time 08:21am • Sep 07, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: A Total Fire Ban is now in place in the Upper Central West Plains, North Western and South Western areas due to hot and windy conditions. Be ready to act. Report unattended fires to Triple (000).More information about Total Fire Bans at View on X [external link]

access_time 06:42am • Sep 07, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: Total Fire Ban in place tomorrow Thursday 7 September for Upper Central West Plains, North Western & South Western areas. Hot & windy conditions forecast for parts of NSW, increasing fire danger. Know your risk and what you'll do if fire threatens. #RFS View on X [external link]

access_time 03:57pm • Sep 06, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: Over coming days, a number of hazard reduction burns are planned around the Greater Sydney region. Smoke from these burns will be experienced in parts of Sydney and may settle in localised areas overnight. For a full list and map of planned burns, visit View on X [external link]

access_time 03:04pm • Sep 06, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: Fire agencies and land managers are undertaking hazard reduction activities today and over the weekend, including in the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park north of Terrey Hills. Smoke from these burns will be experienced across Sydney and may settle in localised areas overnight. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:02pm • Sep 06, 2023
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Passer-by saves neighbour from e-scooter fire | Temora

A passer-by has raised the alarm during a house fire, caused by a faulty Lithium-Ion battery, used to power an e-scooter, at Temora, in the state's Riverina. The local Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew rushed to the Loftus Street home... Learn more about the Passer-by saves neighbour from e-scooter fire at Temora.

access_time 02:30pm • Sep 06, 2023
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Fire and Rescue NSW crews help battle service station inferno | Coolac

Multiple Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews, including experts in hazardous materials, have helped the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) extinguish a fire which engulfed a service station in the state's Riverina. The blaze quickly tore through the main shopfront on... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW crews help battle service station inferno at Coolac.

access_time 01:10pm • Sep 06, 2023
place Coolac
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BELLINGEN | @FRNSW Black Street, fire involving a caravan, extinguished two lines of hose police in attendance. View on X [external link]

access_time 12:04pm • Sep 06, 2023
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INGLEBURN | @FRNSW Lancaster Street, fire in an industrial unit caused by a dust extracting unit, extinguished with two lengths of hose. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:29am • Sep 06, 2023
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SOUTH GUNDARIMBA | @FRNSW Bruxner Hwy, two vehicle accident involving a car a truck, rescue is in progress, paramedic on scene. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:33am • Sep 06, 2023
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SEVEN HILLS | #FRNSW has extinguished a fire in what appears to be a small unoccupied home on Pioneer Street. View on X [external link]

access_time 10:49pm • Sep 05, 2023
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Firefighters protect Warragamba dam and local township from bushfire risks | Warragamba

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have played a major role in a hazard reduction burn to protect Warragamba dam, west of Sydney, and its nearby township from the threat of bushfires. FRNSW was tasked by Water NSW with establishing controlled... Learn more about the Firefighters protect Warragamba dam and local township from bushfire risks at Warragamba.

access_time 04:05pm • Sep 05, 2023
place Warragamba
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Major hazard reduction burn reduces grassfire risk for upper Hunter township | Denman

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has carried out a major hazard reduction burn, eliminating the threat of a large grassland fire on the edge of Denman, in the state’s upper Hunter. FRNSW has responsibility for hazard reduction operations where bushland meets... Learn more about the Major hazard reduction burn reduces grassfire risk for upper Hunter township at Denman.

access_time 01:50pm • Sep 05, 2023
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SOMERSBY | @FRNSW M1 south bound, heavy vehicle accident, truck on its side blocking two lanes, traffic heavy in the area.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 10:21am • Sep 05, 2023
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ERMINGTON | @FRNSW Victoria Rd, two vehicle accident, rescue procedures underway.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 07:25am • Sep 05, 2023
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BERKSHIRE PARK | @FRNSW St Marys Rd, two vehicle accident involving a truck and a car, rescue has commenced.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 07:18am • Sep 05, 2023
place Berkshire Park
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HINCHINBROOK | Update 1 #FRNSW firefighters have extinguished the fire in a home and garage on Hinchinbrook Drive. @nswpolice @nswpolice @2GB873 @dailytelegraph @smh @WSFM1017 @TripleMSydney @2SM1269 View on X [external link]

access_time 09:35pm • Sep 04, 2023
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