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CHURCH POINT | Firefighters investigating cause of boat fires - Video. 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... View on X [external link]

access_time 09:00am • Aug 10, 2023
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CROWS NEST | @FRNSW Willoughby Street, fire in a clothes dryer, crews currently at work with one line of hose. View on X [external link]

access_time 08:42am • Aug 10, 2023
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CHURCH POINT | @FRNSW McCarrs Creek Road, boat fire which has spread to adjoining crafts, extinguished using foam and RFS marine appliances.@pittwaterdaily @NSWRFS View on X [external link]

access_time 06:56am • Aug 10, 2023
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PARRAMATTA | @FRNSW Cowper Street, fire in an 11th floor unit due to unattended cooking, extinguished by removal, Working smoke alarms have saved this property from any further damage.@Parramatta_News @parracity View on X [external link]

access_time 06:49am • Aug 10, 2023
place Parramatta
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CARTWRIGHT | @FRNSW Willan Drive, fire in a second floor unit has completely destroyed two units. It was extinguished with two lines of hose, investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:44am • Aug 10, 2023
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PARRAMATTA | @FRNSW Noller Pde, unit fire in progress, crews in offensive firefighting mode. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:28pm • Aug 09, 2023
place Parramatta
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RANDWICK | @FRNSW Glebe Street, fire in a unit due to unattended cooking. Area ventilated and one person treated for smoke inhalation. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:27pm • Aug 09, 2023
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MITTAGONG | @FRNSW Princes Street, house fire in progress, crews in an offensive mode. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:13pm • Aug 09, 2023
place Mittagong
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HAMILTON | @FRNSW Murray Street, vertical rescue in progress using a stokes litter, NSW ambulance are also on scene. View on X [external link]

access_time 02:43pm • Aug 09, 2023
place Hamilton
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ULLADULLA | @FRNSW Princes Hwy, one vehicle accident which has knocked over a large LPG cylinder, atmosphere monitored by crews and the cylinder has been secured. View on X [external link]

access_time 12:18pm • Aug 09, 2023
place Ulladulla
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REVESBY | @FRNSW Victoria Street, fire in a kitchen, extinguished one line of hose, salvage work is continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:25am • Aug 09, 2023
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Fire and Rescue NSW conducts ‘cultural burns’ in bushfire-prone areas – | Merimbula

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) today is using traditional cultural practices to reduce bushfire risk on the Far South Coast, an area devastated during the horrific ‘Black Summer’ crisis. The 2019-20 bushfire season was the state’s worst on record, with... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW conducts ‘cultural burns’ in bushfire-prone areas – at Merimbula.

access_time 09:10am • Aug 09, 2023
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MERIMBULA | Fire and Rescue NSW conducts cultural burns in bushfire-prone areas VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) today is using traditional cultural practices to reduce bushfire risk on the Far South Coast, an area devastated during the ho... View on X [external link]

access_time 09:05am • Aug 09, 2023
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WENTWORTHVILLE | @FRNSW Hampden Rd, power pole alight, extinguished with one line of hose, power outages in the area. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:45am • Aug 09, 2023
place Wentworthville
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GRANVILLE | @FRNSW Railway Street, small fire in a hallway of a unit block, extinguished one line of hose. Area has been ventilated and NSW Police are in attendance. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:41am • Aug 09, 2023
place Granville
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SOUTH KEMPSEY | @FRNSW Robert Eggins Street, house fire in progress, crews in an offensive mode with two lengths of hose. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:03pm • Aug 08, 2023
place South Kempsey
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BATEAU BAY | @FRNSW Curzon Ave, LPG fire in a kitchen due to a build up in a non ventilated area, extinguished one line of hose.@CoastComNews View on X [external link]

access_time 07:02pm • Aug 08, 2023
place Bateau Bay
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BROOKVALE | @FRNSW William Street, fire in an oven in progress, all persons accounted for, William Street blocked in both directions.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 02:54pm • Aug 08, 2023
place Brookvale
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ABERDEEN | @FRNSW Macqueen Street, house fire in progress, crews at with 2 lines of house in a defensive mode. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:41am • Aug 08, 2023
place Aberdeen
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Broken Hill firefighters honoured for siege bravery | Broken Hill

Eight Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have been honoured for their bravery, dealing with a life-threatening siege at Broken Hill, in the state’s far west. On 29 May last year, crews from FRNSW stations, 238 Broken Hill and 239 Broken... Learn more about the Broken Hill firefighters honoured for siege bravery at Broken Hill.

access_time 10:35am • Aug 08, 2023
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BROKEN HILL | Broken Hill firefighters honoured for siege bravery. Eight Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have been honoured for their bravery, dealing with a life-threatening siege at Broken Hill, in the states far west.On 29 May las... View on X [external link]

access_time 10:30am • Aug 08, 2023
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GOSFORD | @FRNSW Georgiana Pl, vertical rescue in progress at a building site, one male requiring extraction. View on X [external link]

access_time 10:21am • Aug 08, 2023
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GLENN INNES | @FRNSW Hunter Street, mobile home fire, extinguished with a CO2 extinguisher, occupant treated by ambulance staff. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:17am • Aug 08, 2023
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DONDINGAL | @FRNSW Gowings Hill Rd, one vehicle accident, crews on scene performing rescue. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:12am • Aug 08, 2023
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WYONG | @FRNSW M1 truck fire in progress, multiple crews at work with foam producing equipment.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 08:27pm • Aug 07, 2023
place Wyong
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NUNDERI | @FRNSW Pinegold Place, garage fire in progress, house and other structures under threat. View on X [external link]

access_time 04:24pm • Aug 07, 2023
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BILGOLA PLATEAU | @FRNSW Plateau Rd, vertical rescue in progress, one male has fallen three levels and requires extraction. View on X [external link]

access_time 02:48pm • Aug 07, 2023
place Bilgola Plateau
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WARRAWEE | @FRNSW Pacific Hwy, small fire in a kitchen of a business, extinguished by removal. View on X [external link]

access_time 02:30pm • Aug 07, 2023
place Warrawee
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Wyong firefighters claim first place in latest Regional Championships | Parkes

A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew from the state's Central Coast is proving an unstoppable force in the firefighting championships, blitzing the latest major event to again claim the silverware. 'Wyong A' notched up an impressive 1,235 points - 313... Learn more about the Wyong firefighters claim first place in latest Regional Championships at Parkes.

access_time 02:10pm • Aug 07, 2023
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PARKES | Wyong firefighters claim first place in latest Regional Championships. A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew from the state's Central Coast is proving an unstoppable force in the firefighting championships, blitzing the latest major event... View on X [external link]

access_time 02:05pm • Aug 07, 2023
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