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KOORAGANG | @FRNSW Sandpiper Close, building fire in progress, crews in an offensive firefighting mode with 3 lines of hose at work. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:16am • Aug 02, 2023
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PRESTONS | @FRNSW Dalmeny Dr, a transformer fire due to a short circuit, extinguished with a CO2 system. View on X [external link]

access_time 10:23am • Aug 02, 2023
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THURGOONA | @FRNSW Racecourse Rd, fire in a laundry, extinguished by switching off, area ventilated and declared safe. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:53am • Aug 02, 2023
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GRETA | @FRNSW New England Hwy, house fire damaging two level property, all persons self evacuated. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:50am • Aug 02, 2023
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LEUMEAH | @FRNSW Ayers Cr, house fire in progress, crews in breathing apparatus are on the second level in offensive mode, all persons are accounted for. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:19pm • Aug 01, 2023
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COBBITTY | @FRNSW Arcadian Hills Cr, house fire in progress, one crew in breathing apparatus in offensive mode. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:12pm • Aug 01, 2023
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SPRINGWOOD | @FRNSW Sassafras Gully Rd, rescue in progress, bushwalker suffering a broken ankle needs to extracted from difficult terrain. View on X [external link]

access_time 04:08pm • Aug 01, 2023
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Firefighters rescue pet dogs from family's burning home | Cambridge Park

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews today have rescued several family pets from a house fire at Cambridge Park, in Sydney's west. More than 30 firefighters, and eight fire trucks, responded to the blaze which broke out in the laundry of... Learn more about the Firefighters rescue pet dogs from family's burning home at Cambridge Park.

access_time 03:56pm • Aug 01, 2023
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CARLTON | @FRNSW Carlton Rd, house fire in progress, one line of hose at work in an offensive mode. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:55pm • Aug 01, 2023
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CAMBRIDGE PARK | Firefighters rescue pet dogs from family's burning home. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews today have rescued several family pets from a house fire at Cambridge Park, in Sydney's west.More than 30 firefighters, and eight fire... View on X [external link]

access_time 03:50pm • Aug 01, 2023
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Fire and Rescue NSW steps up hazard reduction activity ahead of summer predictions | Mittagong

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is carrying out a hazard reduction burn in the Southern Highlands today, taking advantage of favourable weather conditions to reduce the fuel load ahead of summer. Heavy rains and flooding since the devastating Black Summer bushfires... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW steps up hazard reduction activity ahead of summer predictions at Mittagong.

access_time 02:56pm • Aug 01, 2023
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MITTAGONG | Fire and Rescue NSW steps up hazard reduction activity ahead of summer predictions - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is carrying out a hazard reduction burn in the Southern Highlands today, taking advantage of favourable weather c... View on X [external link]

access_time 02:50pm • Aug 01, 2023
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CAMBRIDGE PARK | @FRNSW Guildford Rd, house fire in progress, crews on scene in an offensive mode. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:22am • Aug 01, 2023
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BERKELEY VALE | @FRNSW Wyong Rd,minor oil spill near the roundabout, crews in attendance rendering safe.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 05:57am • Aug 01, 2023
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TUNCURRY | @FRNSW Tuncurry Street, assisting ambulance with a patient removal due to access difficulties. View on X [external link]

access_time 04:29am • Aug 01, 2023
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BEROWRA | @FRNSW Rickard Rd, house filled with smoke from a wood fire place, area ventilated and the atmosphere was monitored and deemed safe. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:09pm • Jul 31, 2023
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Lithium battery fire in hospital ward | Campbelltown

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have responded to a lithium battery incident this morning at Campbelltown Hospital, in Sydney's south-west. Three fire trucks, including a heavy Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) appliance, rushed to the hospital just after 7.30am in response to... Learn more about the Lithium battery fire in hospital ward at Campbelltown.

access_time 03:51pm • Jul 31, 2023
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CAMPBELLTOWN | Lithium battery fire in hospital ward. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have responded to a lithium battery incident this morning at Campbelltown Hospital, in Sydney's south-west.Three fire trucks, including a heavy Hazardous M... View on X [external link]

access_time 03:45pm • Jul 31, 2023
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RAZORBACK | @ Mount Hercules Rd, single level house fire in progress, vacated recently all persons accounted for. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:57pm • Jul 31, 2023
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LAVINGTON | @FRNSW Wagga Rd, fire in a ten unit motel block, firefighting operations underway. View on X [external link]

access_time 12:58pm • Jul 31, 2023
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Family’s firefighting tradition to live on as veteran bows out after 40 years | Parramatta

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) veteran Inspector Craig Davies today has handed over his firefighting duties to son James, calling time on his 40-year career of protecting and educating communities against emergencies. Despite completing an apprenticeship as a fitter and turner... Learn more about the Family’s firefighting tradition to live on as veteran bows out after 40 years at Parramatta.

access_time 12:16pm • Jul 31, 2023
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PARRAMATTA | Familys firefighting tradition to live on as veteran bows out after 40 years. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) veteran Inspector Craig Davies today has handed over his firefighting duties to son James, calling time on his 40-year career... View on X [external link]

access_time 12:10pm • Jul 31, 2023
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TELOPEA | @FRNSW Evans Rd, bus fire with all passengers evacuated, extinguished one line of hose. View on X [external link]

access_time 09:08am • Jul 31, 2023
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TELOPEA | #FRNSW responding to reports of a bus fire on Evans Rd near the shops. All persons off the bus. Two trucks on the way.... View on X [external link]

access_time 08:04am • Jul 31, 2023
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KREMNOS | @FRNSW Stoney Ridge Rd, shed totally destroyed by fire, extinguished one line of hose. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:02am • Jul 31, 2023
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TUNCURRY | @FRNSW Point Rd, yacht fire while at berth, extinguished two lines of hose, NSW Police are on scene investigating. View on X [external link]

access_time 04:58am • Jul 31, 2023
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ORANGE | @FRNSW Discovery Drive, food stuffs alight on the stove, extinguished by removing, ventilation in progress. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:53pm • Jul 30, 2023
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BROKEN HILL | @FRNSW Knox Street, small amount of grass alight, extinguished one line of hose. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:55pm • Jul 30, 2023
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CRONULLA | @FRNSW Bando Rd, top floor unit alight, extinguished two lengths of hose. All occupants have been accounted for, investigations are continuing.@theleadernews View on X [external link]

access_time 05:53pm • Jul 30, 2023
place Cronulla
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HOMEBUSH | @FRNSW Underwood Road, car fire in an underground car park, extinguished 2 lengths of hose, ventilation is continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:25pm • Jul 30, 2023
place Homebush
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