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TABLE TOP | @FRNSW Olympic Hwy, 5 kilometer oil spill currently being rendered safe by FRNSW crews. View on X [external link]

access_time 09:41am • Jul 30, 2023
place Table Top
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BONNYRIGG | @FRNSW Elizabeth Drive, two vehicle accident, all occupants removed from scene, clean up under way. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:20am • Jul 30, 2023
place Bonnyrigg
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AIRDS | @FRNSW Riverside Drive, fire in a two level townhouse, both levels affected by smoke and fire, all occupants are accounted for. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:19am • Jul 30, 2023
place Airds
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PUTTA BUTTA | @FRNSW Stockmans Drive, fire in an air conditioning system, extinguished two lengths of hose, salvage work carried out. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:16am • Jul 30, 2023
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CHIPPING NORTON | @FRNSW Rickard Road, fire in a disused building, extinguished 3 lengths of hose. View on X [external link]

access_time 10:17am • Jul 29, 2023
place Chipping Norton
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NARROMINE | @FRNSW Duffy Street, single level house fire, extinguished two lengths of hose, salvage and overhaul in progress. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:16am • Jul 29, 2023
place Narromine
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BANKSTOWN | @FRNSW Arthur Street, fire in a bedroom, extinguished one line of hose, investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:33am • Jul 29, 2023
place Bankstown
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GUNNADAH | @FRNSW Wattle Street, car fire extinguished by FRNSW crews in breathing apparatus. View on X [external link]

access_time 04:52am • Jul 29, 2023
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THE ENTRANCE | @FRNSW The Entrance Rd, fire in progress at industrial complex which is currently vacant. Offensive firefighting operations are in progress. View on X [external link]

access_time 04:44pm • Jul 28, 2023
place The Entrance
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CANOWINDRA | @FRNSW Belubula Way, house fire in a single level property, extinguished 3 lengths of hose, investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:43pm • Jul 28, 2023
place Canowindra
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CONCORD | @FRNSW Bertham Street, domestic garage alight, firefighting operations have prevented damage to main residence. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:41pm • Jul 28, 2023
place Concord
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ALEXANDRIA | @FRNSW Bourke Road, fire in an industrial laundry in progress, crews in breathing apparatus are in offensive mode. Fire control has been made, salvage work and investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:19am • Jul 28, 2023
place Alexandria
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GIRRAWEEN | Final Update #FRNSW @NSW_EPA @CumberlandSyd have worked together to make safe the #HAZMAT incident on Mandoon Rd. Site handed back to occupants and road reopened. View on X [external link]

access_time 08:05pm • Jul 27, 2023
place Girraween
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GIRRAWEEN | #HAZMAT Update - Firefighters continue to work with @NSW_EPA, currently at the end of the storm water drainage system approx 1.5 km from the site. Water samples being taken by both agencies.. current water samples. Neutral PH level and no toxic vapours. Work continues View on X [external link]

access_time 04:43pm • Jul 27, 2023
place Girraween
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MASCOT | @FRNSW Botany Road, fire in a food shop, contained to the flue by FRNSW crews in breathing apparatus.@BaysideNSW View on X [external link]

access_time 03:44pm • Jul 27, 2023
place Mascot
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The efforts of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters and an inbuilt fire wall have prevented a dangerous blaze from spreading from a restaurant to an adjoining real estate office in Baulkham Hills. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:35pm • Jul 27, 2023
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Fire Wall prevents spread of fire in the Hills District | Baulkham Hills

The efforts of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters and an inbuilt fire wall have prevented a dangerous blaze from spreading from a restaurant to an adjoining real estate office in Baulkham Hills. Firefighters were called to the property on... Learn more about the Fire Wall prevents spread of fire in the Hills District at Baulkham Hills .

access_time 03:21pm • Jul 27, 2023
place Baulkham Hills
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Chemical Spill Update in Sydney's West | Girraween

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) continues to work with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Cumberland Council to investigate a chemical spillage at Girraween, in Sydney's West. Firefighters initially responded to the incident in Mandoon Road at 1:30pm yesterday afternoon,... Learn more about the Chemical Spill Update in Sydney's West at Girraween .

access_time 02:35pm • Jul 27, 2023
place Girraween
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EDMONDSON PARK | @FRNSW Zeppelin Road, gas leak due to workers activity in progress, crews at scene rendering safe. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:26pm • Jul 27, 2023
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EDMONDSON PARK | #Gasleak, #FRNSW at Zetland Rd where a gas main has been ruptured by workers. One worker suffered burns, firefighters initial treatment, @NSWAmbulance now on scene. Road closed. View on X [external link]

access_time 12:58pm • Jul 27, 2023
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GRASMERE | @FRNSW Werombi Road, rescue incident involving a person with their hand stuck in a piece of equipment, released by FRNSW crews. View on X [external link]

access_time 12:09pm • Jul 27, 2023
place Grasmere
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Working smoke alarm saves family from e-bike fire | Guildford

A smoke alarm has saved three men from an e-bike fire in their home at Guildford, in Sydney's west, this morning. When the alarm activated at 7am, a man, aged in his 30's, woke to find his bike on fire whilst... Learn more about the Working smoke alarm saves family from e-bike fire at Guildford.

access_time 11:51am • Jul 27, 2023
place Guildford
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KILLARA | @FRNSW Eastern Arterial Road, one vehicle on its side, one person released by FRNSW crews and was assessed by ambulance staff. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:52am • Jul 27, 2023
place Killara
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Firefighters formally recognised for Surry Hills inferno response | Town Hall

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews who battled a major building fire in Surry Hills have received special recognition from the City of Sydney during a ceremony held today. The intense ‘10th alarm’ blaze destroyed an historic Randle Street warehouse on... Learn more about the Firefighters formally recognised for Surry Hills inferno response at Town Hall.

access_time 08:16pm • Jul 26, 2023
place Town Hall
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TOWN HALL | Firefighters formally recognised for Surry Hills inferno response. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews who battled a major building fire in Surry Hills have received special recognition from the City of Sydney during a ceremony held to... View on X [external link]

access_time 08:10pm • Jul 26, 2023
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NORTH CURL CURL | @FRNSW Curl Curl beach, two people trapped on the rocks, vertical rescue in progress by FRNSW crews. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:36pm • Jul 26, 2023
place North Curl Curl
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GIRRAWEEN | Update 1 - #FRNSW working with @NSW_EPA on Mandoon Road to investigate a chemical spill in a storm water system. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:13pm • Jul 26, 2023
place Girraween
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An image relating to the news item Fire and Rescue NSW ramps up hazard reduction burns amid predictions of challenging fire season
Fire and Rescue NSW ramps up hazard reduction burns amid predictions of challenging fire season | Uralla

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) today has conducted a hazard reduction burn in the state's north, with another 40 planned across the state, ahead of what's expected to be a challenging fire season. 20 firefighters, including three FRNSW crews and three... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW ramps up hazard reduction burns amid predictions of challenging fire season at Uralla.

access_time 04:51pm • Jul 26, 2023
place Uralla
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URALLA | Fire and Rescue NSW ramps up hazard reduction burns amid predictions of challenging fire season - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) today has conducted a hazard reduction burn in the state's north, with another 40 planned across the st... View on X [external link]

access_time 04:45pm • Jul 26, 2023
place Uralla
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An image relating to the news item Firefighters respond to explosions at industrial estate
Firefighters respond to explosions at industrial estate | Girraween

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is responding to a major Hazmat incident at an industrial complex at Girraween, in Sydney's west. Thirty firefighters and eight fire trucks were called to the incident in Mandoon Road, just after 1:30pm. Occupants of units within... Learn more about the Firefighters respond to explosions at industrial estate at Girraween.

access_time 04:26pm • Jul 26, 2023
place Girraween
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