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NORTH PARRAMATTA | @FRNSW James Ruse Drive, motor vehicle accident involving a small truck into a tree. Crews on scene commencing a rescue on the driver. @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 07:09am • Aug 16, 2023
place North Parramatta
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Car crashes into a bus in Sydney's Inner West | Drummoyne

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have cut the side of a car away to free the driver of a vehicle that collided with a bus this morning in Sydney's inner west. The incident occurred just before 8am on Victoria Rd,... Learn more about the Car crashes into a bus in Sydney's Inner West at Drummoyne .

access_time 03:15pm • Aug 15, 2023
place Drummoyne
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DRUMMOYNE | Car crashes into a bus in Sydney's Inner West. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have cut the side of a car away to free the driver of a vehicle that collided with a bus this morning in Sydney's inner west.The incident occur... View on X [external link]

access_time 03:10pm • Aug 15, 2023
place Drummoyne
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EAST CORRIMAL | @ Duff Pde, fire in a kitchen, extinguished with a CO2 extinguisher, area ventilated by crews in breathing apparatus. View on X [external link]

access_time 02:18pm • Aug 15, 2023
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BANKSTOWN | @FRNSW Leonard Street, fire in a kitchen extinguished one length of hose, one person transported to hospital with smoke inhalation. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:38pm • Aug 15, 2023
place Bankstown
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DRUMMOYNE | @FRNSW Victoria Rd, motor vehicle accident involving a bus and car, one person removed with rescue equipment and transported to hospital.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 09:51am • Aug 15, 2023
place Drummoyne
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PROSPECT | @FRNSW M4 East bound, three vehicle accident with no persons trapped, crews are on scene rendering scene safe.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 07:54am • Aug 15, 2023
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ABBOTSBURY | @FRNSW Heysen Street, carport on fire which has spread to the vehicle, extinguished one line of hose from a defensive position due to acetylene cylinders. View on X [external link]

access_time 12:07pm • Aug 14, 2023
place Abbotsbury
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WETHERILL PARK | @FRNSW Redfern Street, hazmat incident involving a chlorine spill rendered safe by crews in splash suits and breathing apparatus. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:28am • Aug 14, 2023
place Wetherill Park
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QUEANBEYAN | @FRNSW Bungendore Rd, fire in an air conditioning system causing a business to evacuate staff and customers. Extinguished by CO2 extinguishers, power was isolated to premises. View on X [external link]

access_time 10:08am • Aug 14, 2023
place Queanbeyan
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JERRAWANGALA | @FRNSW Princes Hwy, motor vehicle accident involving a car and a truck, multiple agency in attendance. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:42am • Aug 14, 2023
place Jerrawangala
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LURNEA | @FRNSW Hanna Ave, car fire which impinged on main residence, extinguished with one line of hose. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:15am • Aug 14, 2023
place Lurnea
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NORTH SYDNEY | @FRNSW High Street, fire in a functional room filling multiple levels with smoke, building ventilated after fire control. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:11am • Aug 14, 2023
place North Sydney
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CHIPPENDALE | @FRNSW Myrtle Street, fire in a kitchen in a two level, dwelling extinguished one line of hose, area ventilated and salvage work carried out. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:20am • Aug 11, 2023
place Chippendale
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An image relating to the news item Family of five, including newborn baby, escapes house fire sparked by heater
Family of five, including newborn baby, escapes house fire sparked by heater | Smithfield

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators in Sydney's west have determined that materials left too close to a heater sparked a house fire, from which five people, including a newborn baby, narrowly escaped. More than a dozen firefighters responded to the... Learn more about the Family of five, including newborn baby, escapes house fire sparked by heater at Smithfield.

access_time 10:55am • Aug 11, 2023
place Smithfield
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SMITHFIELD | Family of five, including newborn baby, escapes house fire sparked by heater. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators in Sydney's west have determined that materials left too close to a heater sparked a house fire, from which five... View on X [external link]

access_time 10:50am • Aug 11, 2023
place Smithfield
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TAREE | @FRNSW Davis Street, hazmat incident in progress, crews working to render a mercury spill safe. View on X [external link]

access_time 10:06am • Aug 11, 2023
place Taree
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KARABAR | @FRNSW Edwin Land Pwy, diesel spill over a large area, crews on scene rendering safe. @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 07:26am • Aug 11, 2023
place Karabar
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LAKEMBA | @FRNSW Lakemba Street, fire in a granny flat, extinguished on line of hose, investigations are continuing.@CB_Express View on X [external link]

access_time 07:16am • Aug 11, 2023
place Lakemba
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MASCOT | @FRNSW Botany Rd, fire in a shop, premises severely damaged by fire, extinguished by 3 lengths of hose. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:06am • Aug 11, 2023
place Mascot
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PRESTONS | @FRNSW Jedda Rd, industrial shed alight, farming equipment destroyed by fire, extinguished two lines of hose.@Liverpool_Champ @Lpool_Council View on X [external link]

access_time 07:00am • Aug 11, 2023
place Prestons
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CABRAMATTA | @FRNSW National Street, small fire in a kitchen, extinguished by removal, keep looking while cooking. View on X [external link]

access_time 08:22pm • Aug 10, 2023
place Cabramatta
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An image relating to the news item Firefighters save house and two pet bunnies in possible Lithium battery blaze
Firefighters save house and two pet bunnies in possible Lithium battery blaze | Kings Langley

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have saved a house and two pet rabbits from a possible Lithium battery fire this afternoon in Sydney's west. The blaze broke out around 2.40pm in the garage of the home in Solander Road, Kings... Learn more about the Firefighters save house and two pet bunnies in possible Lithium battery blaze at Kings Langley.

access_time 04:55pm • Aug 10, 2023
place Kings Langley
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KINGS LANGLEY | Firefighters save house and two pet bunnies in possible Lithium battery blaze - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have saved a house and two pet rabbits from a possible Lithium battery fire this afternoon in Sydney's west.... View on X [external link]

access_time 04:50pm • Aug 10, 2023
place Kings Langley
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RT @NSWRFS: Watch & Act - Timbarra Rd Fire (Tenterfield LGA) - Prepare NowFirefighters are currently responding to a fire burning approx. 20kms to the NE of Tenterfield. The fire is burning between Bruxner Hwy and Timbarra Rd.Stay up to date and check View on X [external link]

access_time 04:14pm • Aug 10, 2023
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REVESBY | @FRNSW Daisy St, building fire in progress, crews on scene in a offensive mode. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:05pm • Aug 10, 2023
place Revesby
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KINGS LANGLEY | @FRNSW Solander Rd, house fire in progress, entry gained to garage in an offensive mode. View on X [external link]

access_time 02:59pm • Aug 10, 2023
place Kings Langley
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RT @NSWRFS: WATCH AND ACT - Butterwick Rd, Woodville (Port Stephens) - Prepare Now Firefighters are working to contain a grass fire burning in the Woodville area. The fire is burning in between Butterwick Rd and Croft Rd, heading in a NE direction towards Giles Rd. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:57pm • Aug 10, 2023
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LAKE HAVEN | @FRNSW Goobarabah Rd, fire in a car trailer, extinguished one length of hose, nearby school was evacuated. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:04am • Aug 10, 2023
place Lake Haven
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An image relating to the news item Firefighters investigating cause of boat fires - Video
Firefighters investigating cause of boat fires - Video | Church Point

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are working to identify the cause of a blaze which has destroyed three boats at a marina at Church Point on Sydney's northern beaches. The fire broke out on board one of the vessels moored... Learn more about the Firefighters investigating cause of boat fires - Video at Church Point.

access_time 09:05am • Aug 10, 2023
place Church Point
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