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RT @NSWRFS: WATCH&ACTTHE SNOWY RIVER WAY FIRE, DALGETY (MONARO)#RFS firefighters and waterbombing aircraft are responding to a bush fire burning in the vicinity of The Snowy River Way east of Dalgety burning towards Maffra. If in the area between Dalgety and Maffra prepare now. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:45am • Oct 01, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: As we look forward to the long weekend, NSW is forecast to have hot, dry & windy conditions, which will increase the fire risk. It's important no matter where you are this long weekend, you live bush fire ready. For more information visit the #RFS website View on X [external link]

access_time 04:39pm • Sep 30, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Sunday 1 October, for the Greater Sydney, Greater Hunter, Far South Coast, Central Ranges, Monaro Alpine, Southern Ranges, Northern Slopes, Upper Central West Plains, and North Western areas. #rfs More at View on X [external link]

access_time 04:39pm • Sep 30, 2023
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KENSINGTON | #FRNSW Alison Rd, rescue incident in progress involving a bus and a pedestrian, police rescue on scene. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:22pm • Sep 29, 2023
place Kensington
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Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters extinguish blaze in grain silo | Condobolin

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a fire which damaged a grain silo at Condobolin, in the state's Central West, overnight. The blaze broke out around 8pm in a loader vehicle, inside the concrete structure, at a major grain... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters extinguish blaze in grain silo at Condobolin.

access_time 09:45am • Sep 29, 2023
place Condobolin
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CONDOBOLIN | Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters extinguish blaze in grain silo. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a fire which damaged a grain silo at Condobolin, in the state's Central West, overnight.The blaze broke out aroun... View on X [external link]

access_time 09:40am • Sep 29, 2023
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HOMEBUSH | #FRNSW Wentworth Street, fire in progress at a two level townhouse, crews have gained fire control and are now investigating the cause. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:10am • Sep 29, 2023
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PYRMONT | #FRNSW Pyrmont Bridge Rd, crews have responded to a crane collapse at a building site, investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 12:40pm • Sep 28, 2023
place Pyrmont
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PORT KEMBLA | #FRNSW Arawata Drive, smoldering shipping container is currently being treated with lime to neutralize contents, crews will remain on scene with rail staff.@illawarramerc View on X [external link]

access_time 05:56am • Sep 28, 2023
place Port Kembla
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WATERLOO | #FRNSW Cooper Street, fire in a unit of a three level apartment block, crews are currently firefighting on the ground level. View on X [external link]

access_time 02:02pm • Sep 27, 2023
place Waterloo
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NIAGARA PARK | #FRNSW Washington Ave, a person trapped between two cars, released by FRNSW crews, transported to hospital by NSW Ambulance service.@CCoastCouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 10:17am • Sep 27, 2023
place Niagara Park
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LIVERPOOL | #FRNSW Memorial Ave, house fire in progress, crews on scene commencing firefighting operations.@LiveTrafficSyd @Liverpool_Champ View on X [external link]

access_time 06:30am • Sep 27, 2023
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CANTERBURY | FRNSW Firefighters have applied a glue solution to the damaged roof area of the building. The solution is designed to initially keep asbestos fibres in place. FFs will hand the premises back to the occupants shortly who will be responsible for remediating the site. View on X [external link]

access_time 04:50pm • Sep 26, 2023
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RT @NSWRFS: WATCH & ACTTalga Rd, Lovedale (Cessnock LGA)Firefighters, supported by waterbombing aircraft are working to contain the fire which is burning in a northerly direction. Fire trucks are conducting property protection, but those in the area should prepare now. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:01pm • Sep 26, 2023
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Large scaly operation for firefighters - VIDEO | Gymea

A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew became engaged in a real-life game of snakes and ladders today, trying to catch a slippery serpent on the loose in Sydney's south. The crew from Menai fire station was called to Gymea Bay... Learn more about the Large scaly operation for firefighters - VIDEO at Gymea.

access_time 01:55pm • Sep 26, 2023
place Gymea
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GYMEA | Large scaly operation for firefighters - VIDEO. A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew became engaged in a real-life game of snakes and ladders today, trying to catch a slippery serpent on the loose in Sydney's south.The crew from Menai fi... View on X [external link]

access_time 01:50pm • Sep 26, 2023
place Gymea
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ERSKINE PARK | #FRNSW Erskine Park Rd, two car motor vehicle accident, one person trapped, extradition in progress.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 12:57pm • Sep 26, 2023
place Erskine Park
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CANTERBURY | FRNSW continues to extinguish a warehouse fire on Canterbury Rd. The fibro/asbestos roof has been damaged. FFs continue to wet the area to contain any particles. FRNSW is working with the EPA, Public Works, Local Council and building occupants to render the site safe View on X [external link]

access_time 10:21am • Sep 26, 2023
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Asbestos risk being managed after fire engulfs whitegoods factory - VIDEO | Canterbury

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) today is working to manage an asbestos risk after fire engulfed a factory at Canterbury, in Sydney's south-west, overnight. More than 70 firefighters and 25 fire trucks were deployed to the blaze, which broke out in... Learn more about the Asbestos risk being managed after fire engulfs whitegoods factory - VIDEO at Canterbury.

access_time 09:56am • Sep 26, 2023
place Canterbury
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CANTERBURY | Asbestos risk being managed after fire engulfs whitegoods factory - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) today is working to manage an asbestos risk after fire engulfed a factory at Canterbury, in Sydney's south-west, overnight.More... View on X [external link]

access_time 09:51am • Sep 26, 2023
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COOMA | #FRNSW Chapman Street, house fire in progress, crews on scene performing firefighting operations. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:57am • Sep 26, 2023
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CANTERBURY | #FRNSW Canterbury Rd, fire in a large factory which produces white goods. Firefighting is continuing with multiple crews and an aerial appliance, traffic is heavy in the area.@CB_Express View on X [external link]

access_time 06:13am • Sep 26, 2023
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ENDENSOR PARK | #FRNSW Alvisio Close, fire in a two storey house, extinguished by two lines of hose, investigations are continuing.@tell_liverpool @Liverpool_Champ View on X [external link]

access_time 06:01am • Sep 26, 2023
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Firefighters carry out hazard reduction burn to protect homes - VIDEO | Cameron Park

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has joined forces with the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) to complete a major hazard reduction operation to protect homes at Cameron Park at Lake Macquarie. More than 40 FRNSW firefighters, in four pumper appliances and... Learn more about the Firefighters carry out hazard reduction burn to protect homes - VIDEO at Cameron Park.

access_time 03:15pm • Sep 25, 2023
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CAMERON PARK | Firefighters carry out hazard reduction burn to protect homes - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has joined forces with the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) to complete a major hazard reduction operation to protect homes at Cameron... View on X [external link]

access_time 03:10pm • Sep 25, 2023
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MOUNT VICTORIA | #FRNSW Great Western Highway, accident involving a semi trailer, rescue in progress to remove driver. View on X [external link]

access_time 12:17pm • Sep 25, 2023
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NORMANHURST | #FRNSW Mt Pleasant Ave, fire in a bathroom of a unit in a residential block, extinguished with a CO2 extinguisher. View on X [external link]

access_time 12:30pm • Sep 22, 2023
place Normanhurst
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Two people survive helicopter crash at aerodrome | Bankstown

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are at the scene of a helicopter crash in Sydney's south-west. Two people were aboard the single-engine aircraft when it plummeted to the ground at the Bankstown Aerodrome in Airport Avenue, near Marion Street, just... Learn more about the Two people survive helicopter crash at aerodrome at Bankstown.

access_time 03:50pm • Sep 21, 2023
place Bankstown
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BANKSTOWN | Two people survive helicopter crash at aerodrome. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are at the scene of a helicopter crash in Sydney's south-west.Two people were aboard the single-engine aircraft when it plummeted to the ground at... View on X [external link]

access_time 03:45pm • Sep 21, 2023
place Bankstown
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RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Bull Ridge Rd, East Kurrajong (Hawkesbury LGA). #RFS crews working to control a bush fire in the vicinity of Bull Ridge Rd & Beela Place, East Kurrajong. Fire is moving in a northerly direction under southerly winds. Those in this area should prepare now. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:03pm • Sep 21, 2023
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