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GIRRAWEEN | Firefighters respond to explosions at industrial estate. 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 ca... View on X [external link]

access_time 04:20pm • Jul 26, 2023
place Girraween
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GIRRAWEEN | #FRNSW investigating reports of a toxic vapour venting from drains in an industrial area on Mandoon Rd. #HAZMAT crews investigating, 80 people evac as precaution. No injuries.. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:06pm • Jul 26, 2023
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GIRRAWEEN | @FRNSW Mandoon Rd, hazmat incident in progress, crews on scene assessing possible environmental concerns. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:59pm • Jul 26, 2023
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Home destroyed in blaze suspected to have been caused by faulty Lithium battery-powered e-scooter | Merewether

A Newcastle man has been forced to jump out a window to escape a fire, thought to have been started by a faulty Lithium battery-powered e-scooter. The blaze broke out in the lounge room of a home in Macquarie Street,... Learn more about the Home destroyed in blaze suspected to have been caused by faulty Lithium battery-powered e-scooter at Merewether.

access_time 01:11pm • Jul 26, 2023
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MEREWETHER | Home destroyed in blaze suspected to have been caused by faulty Lithium battery-powered e-scooter. A Newcastle man has been forced to jump out a window to escape a fire, thought to have been started by a faulty Lithium battery-power... View on X [external link]

access_time 01:05pm • Jul 26, 2023
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CARLINGFORD | @FRNSW Snowden Ave, house fire in progress, crews in an offensive firefighting mode, all occupants accounted for. View on X [external link]

access_time 12:46pm • Jul 26, 2023
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SHELL COVE | @FRNSW Minor fuel spill rendered safe by FRNSW crews at local marina. View on X [external link]

access_time 12:44pm • Jul 26, 2023
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BRADBURY | @FRNSW Poplar Cr, house fire in progress, all occupants evacuated, firefighting is continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:02am • Jul 26, 2023
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MEREWETHER | @FRNSW Macquarie Street, fire in a two level house, extinguished with 3 lines of hose, all occupants accounted for. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:54am • Jul 26, 2023
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STRATHFIELD SOUTH | @FRNSW Cosgrove Rd, a compactor alight, extinguished one line of hose, salvage work is continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:48pm • Jul 25, 2023
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Quick-thinking by resident and off-duty firefighter prevents Lithium fire disaster | Broken Hill

Quick-thinking by a resident and an off-duty firefighter has prevented a Lithium battery explosion burning down a home at Broken Hill, in the state's far west. The resident started charging a newly-purchased solar power generator at his Morgan Street home around... Learn more about the Quick-thinking by resident and off-duty firefighter prevents Lithium fire disaster at Broken Hill.

access_time 02:16pm • Jul 25, 2023
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BROKEN HILL | Quick-thinking by resident and off-duty firefighter prevents Lithium fire disaster - VIDEO. Quick-thinking by a resident and an off-duty firefighter has prevented a Lithium battery explosion burning down a home at Broken Hill, in t... View on X [external link]

access_time 02:10pm • Jul 25, 2023
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NEUTRAL BAY | @FRNSW Waters Rd, fire in a lift motor room, extinguished one CO2 extinguisher, area was ventilated by crews in breathing apparatus. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:00pm • Jul 25, 2023
place Neutral Bay
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KEARSLEY | @FRNSW Congewai Street, house fire in progress, crews in breathing apparatus have commenced an offensive attack. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:55am • Jul 25, 2023
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HOWLONG | @FRNSW Jude Road, factory fire in progress, crews in offensive firefighting operations with two lengths of hose. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:53am • Jul 25, 2023
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WYEE | @FRNSW Hue Hue Rd, single vehicle accident, one person trapped in car, crews on scene working toward extraction. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:17am • Jul 25, 2023
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ELIZABETH BAY | @FRNSW Billyard Ave, fire in a 4th level apartment of an 8 level block. Fire extinguished by installed sprinklers and 1 line of hose. Salvage work and investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:16am • Jul 25, 2023
place Elizabeth Bay
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MERRYLANDS | @FRNSW Robertson Street, single level house destroyed by fire, all occupants accounted for. Crews remaining in attendance to complete salvage work. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:10am • Jul 25, 2023
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ST MARYS | @FRNSW Queen Street, car into a shop, one person removed from vehicle by rescue crews, police are remaining on scene. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:40pm • Jul 24, 2023
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MARRICKVILLE | Update 1 - Fire extinguished in unit. One person #smokeinhalation and #burns to hands @NSWAmbulance now treating. @2GB873 @abcsydney @dailytelegraph @smh @InnerWestNews @IWCouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 06:28pm • Jul 24, 2023
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MARRICKVILLE | @FRNSW Cahill Place, unit fire in progress, crews in offensive firefighting mode, one person treated for smoke inhalation.@InnerWestNews View on X [external link]

access_time 06:11pm • Jul 24, 2023
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MARRICKVILLE | Firefighters attacking #UNITFIRE on Cahill place. #FRNSW has six with 22 working on the incident. @InnerWestNews @IWCouncil @2GB873 @abcsydney @2SM1269 @dailytelegraph @smh one person with smoke inhalation View on X [external link]

access_time 06:06pm • Jul 24, 2023
place Marrickville
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TUNCURRY | @FRNSW Manning Street, building fire in progress, crews on site in offensive mode in the kitchen area. View on X [external link]

access_time 04:16pm • Jul 24, 2023
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NEWCASTLE EAST | @FRNSW Parnell Place, smoke filled building evacuated, investigations reveal an electrical fault, power isolated to premises. View on X [external link]

access_time 02:59pm • Jul 24, 2023
place Newcastle East
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WORONORA | @FRNSW Prince Edward Park Rd, fuel spillage at the boat shed, crews working to render safe. View on X [external link]

access_time 12:36pm • Jul 24, 2023
place Woronora
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BLACKTOWN | @FRNSW Indigo way, garage and fence fire extinguished 2 lines on hose, main residence unaffected. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:48am • Jul 24, 2023
place Blacktown
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STRATHFIELD | @FRNSW Rochester Street, two vehicle motor vehicle accident, one car on side, crews at work with hydraulic tools.@InnerWestNews @IWCouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 06:24pm • Jul 23, 2023
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INGELBURN | @FRNSW Cumberland Rd, fire in a shed close to the main residence, extinguished two lines of house. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:52am • Jul 23, 2023
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SADLIER | @FRNSW Euraka Cresent, fire in progress at a single level property, crews in offensive mode. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:26am • Jul 23, 2023
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AIRDS | @FRNSW Dangar Way, house fire in progress, crews at work in offensive mode with two lines of house. All occupants accounted for, adjoining property unaffected, investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:06am • Jul 23, 2023
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