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KURRI KURRI @FRNSW Hughes close, top floor unit fire in progress, crews in offensive firefighting mode. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:19pm • Aug 28, 2023
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Fire destroys old coal tower, disrupts rail corridor | Casino

Fire has destroyed an old coal tower overnight at Casino, in the state’s northern rivers district, causing disruptions to the Brisbane-Sydney rail corridor. At least seven Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) appliances, supported by Rural Fire Service (RFS) units and a... Learn more about the Fire destroys old coal tower, disrupts rail corridor at Casino.

access_time 12:15pm • Aug 28, 2023
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CASINO | Fire destroys old coal tower, disrupts rail corridor - VIDEO. Fire has destroyed an old coal tower overnight at Casino, in the states northern rivers district, causing disruptions to the Brisbane-Sydney rail corridor.At least seven... View on X [external link]

access_time 12:10pm • Aug 28, 2023
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Fire investigators working to determine cause of fatal fire | Punchbowl

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators plan to further examine the scene of a fatal weekend fire at Punchbowl, in Sydney’s west, in a bid to determine the cause. The fire broke out on the top floor of the two-storey townhouse... Learn more about the Fire investigators working to determine cause of fatal fire at Punchbowl.

access_time 11:00am • Aug 28, 2023
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PUNCHBOWL | Fire investigators working to determine cause of fatal fire. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators plan to further examine the scene of a fatal weekend fire at Punchbowl, in Sydneys west, in a bid to determine the cause.The fi... View on X [external link]

access_time 10:55am • Aug 28, 2023
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FAIRFIELD | @FRNSW Cathcart Street, house fire in progress, crews in an offensive firefighting mode. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:06am • Aug 28, 2023
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CASINO | @FRNSW Bent Street, silo fire continuing, rail disruptions in the area.@_northernrivers View on X [external link]

access_time 06:05am • Aug 28, 2023
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Firefighters contain acid emergency | Dubbo

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have contained a major acid spill at a factory at Dubbo, in the state's central west. The incident occurred at the business in Purvis Lane around 5.30 this morning. Around 300 litres of acid spilt into... Learn more about the Firefighters contain acid emergency at Dubbo.

access_time 02:05pm • Aug 25, 2023
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DUBBO | Firefighters contain acid emergency - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have contained a major acid spill at a factory at Dubbo, in the state's central west.The incident occurred at the business in Purvis Lane around 5.30 this m... View on X [external link]

access_time 02:00pm • Aug 25, 2023
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Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters' skills put to the test in major earthquake simulation | Brisbane (Qld)

Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters, specialising in Urban Search and Rescue (USAR), have taken part in a major global exercise testing their preparedness to respond to a catastrophic earthquake. The Asia Pacific Earthquake Response Exercise (APERE), held in Brisbane this... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters' skills put to the test in major earthquake simulation at Brisbane (Qld).

access_time 10:40am • Aug 25, 2023
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BRISBANE (QLD) | Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters' skills put to the test in major earthquake simulation - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters, specialising in Urban Search and Rescue (USAR), have taken part in a major global exercise testin... View on X [external link]

access_time 10:35am • Aug 25, 2023
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DUBBO | @FRNSW Purvis Lane, fire in a shop that has resulted in a chemical spill. Clean up and salvage work are in progress. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:34am • Aug 25, 2023
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ROSSMORE | @FRNSW Bringelly Rd, hazmat incident in progress with a large amount of glue on the roadway.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 03:55pm • Aug 24, 2023
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Fire and Rescue NSW delivers car crash simulations to ‘drive home’ safety lessons for teenagers | NSW

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and its emergency services partners have jolted thousands of teenagers into being smarter and safer drivers, staging confronting car crash simulations to press home the potential consequences of poor decisions behind the wheel. The realistic demonstrations... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW delivers car crash simulations to ‘drive home’ safety lessons for teenagers at NSW.

access_time 11:50am • Aug 24, 2023
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NSW | Fire and Rescue NSW delivers car crash simulations to drive home safety lessons for teenagers - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and its emergency services partners have jolted thousands of teenagers into being smarter and safer driver... View on X [external link]

access_time 11:45am • Aug 24, 2023
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FAULCONBRIDGE | @FRNSW Taronga Way, house fire in progress in a two level residential premises, crews in an offensive firefighting mode. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:05am • Aug 24, 2023
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HURSTVILLE | @FRNSW Forest Rd, fire in a closed shop, crews have fire gained entry and are in offensive mode. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:45am • Aug 24, 2023
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GLEBE | @FRNSW Glebe Point Road, minor fire in the engine compartment of a bus, all passengers safely evacuated. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:27am • Aug 24, 2023
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MOUNT WARRIGAL | @FRNSW Madigan Bld, domestic garage fire in progress threatening a car and the main residence. View on X [external link]

access_time 12:54pm • Aug 23, 2023
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WETHERILL PARK | @FRNSW Metters Pl, motor vehicle accident involving a truck and five cars. Clean up of fuel spill in progress. View on X [external link]

access_time 10:43am • Aug 23, 2023
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WETHERILL PARK | @FRNSW Redfern Street, shipping container alight, being cooled with two lines of hose to prevent fire spread. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:50am • Aug 23, 2023
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KINGSWOOD | @FRNSW Jean Street, house fire in progress in a single level unoccupied premises. Crews have fire control with two lines of hose in a defensive mode.@penrithcouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 06:08am • Aug 23, 2023
place Kingswood
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SURRY HILLS | #FRNSW has extinguished the fire in the garage on Belvoir Street. No injuries... View on X [external link]

access_time 04:26pm • Aug 22, 2023
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WETHERILL PARK | FRNSW has extinguished a fire in a shipping container crane at complex on Redfern Street. Firefighter now working to contain a hazardous diesel spill... View on X [external link]

access_time 04:24pm • Aug 22, 2023
place Wetherill Park
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Surry Hills | #FRNSW are attacking a fire in a garage in an apartment complex on Belvoir Street. Six with 22 on scene, no reports of injuries at this stage..@LiveTrafficSyd @2GB873 @abcsydney @dailytelegraph @smh View on X [external link]

access_time 04:12pm • Aug 22, 2023
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WETHERILL PARK | @FRNSW Redfern Street, large crane on fire, crews in a defensive mode, no other property is currently under threat. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:09pm • Aug 22, 2023
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MACQUARIE PARK | @FRNSW Waterloo Rd, smoke in a battery room, investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 10:33am • Aug 22, 2023
place Macquarie Park
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ARMIDALE | @FRNSW Burns Rd, smoke from a wood fire causing dizziness and nausea, extinguished with one line of hose, area was then ventilated. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:48am • Aug 22, 2023
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ALBION PARK | @FRNSW Fleet Cresent, single level house fire involving a mattress alight, extinguished two lengths of hoses. View on X [external link]

access_time 04:06pm • Aug 21, 2023
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KELLYVILLE | @FRNSW Windsor Rd, minor fuel spill rendered safe by crews. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:52pm • Aug 21, 2023
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