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HELENSBURGH | @FRNSW Postmans track, two storey house fully involved with flame, crews in a defensive firefighting mode. View on X [external link]

access_time 10:38am • Jul 16, 2023
place Helensburgh
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LUDDENHAM | @FRNSW Elizabeth Drive, tipper truck destroyed by fire, extinguished one length of hose. @Liverpool_Champ View on X [external link]

access_time 07:03am • Jul 16, 2023
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MAITLAND | @FRNSW Devonshire Street, two level building totally destroyed by fire, extinguished with multiple line of hose and an aerial firefighting appliance. Investigations are continuing, site handed over to the NSW police service. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:28am • Jul 16, 2023
place Maitland
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BRADBURY | @FRNSW Creigan Road, fire in a construction site, multiple sheets of plastic on fire. Extinguishment is continuing with several lengths of hose. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:21am • Jul 16, 2023
place Bradbury
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EDEN | @FRNSW Morehead Street, fire on a balcony, extinguished with one line of hose. Site handed over to the police, investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:17am • Jul 16, 2023
place Eden
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NARELLEN | @FRNSW Camden Valley Way, fire in a restaurant extinguished one line of hose and installed sprinkler systems. Salvage and investigations are continuing.@CamdenCouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 06:15am • Jul 16, 2023
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SYDNEY | @FRNSW George Street, rescue incident in progress at town hall railway station, one person being treated by ambulance staff. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:14pm • Jul 15, 2023
place Sydney
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GREENACRE | Final Update | #FRNSW has extinguished the fire in the scrap metal yard. Roads are reopening, no injuries reported and smoke has dissipated firefighters have places booms over drains to filter water runoff.. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:19pm • Jul 15, 2023
place Greenacre
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GREENACRE | @FRNSW Claremont Ave, fire has been contained, salvage efforts are continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:01pm • Jul 15, 2023
place Greenacre
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GREENACRE | #FRNSW - 40 firefighters continue ro fight a fire in a scrap metal yard, the fire is contained but continues to burn fiercely in the centre. All smoke is toxic and an irritant, our advice is to avoid the area. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:35am • Jul 15, 2023
place Greenacre
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GREENACRE | @FRNSW Claremont Ave, scrap yard on fire, 10 appliances in attendance, protracted incident is predicted.@CB_Express @ourcbcity View on X [external link]

access_time 11:34am • Jul 15, 2023
place Greenacre
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GREENACRE | #FRNSW currently have water on the fire in the scrap metal yard. On site personnel are using an excavator to assist firefighters. The fire is causing large volumes of smoke in the area. Avoid the area and if close by close doors, windows and vents. View on X [external link]

access_time 10:30am • Jul 15, 2023
place Greenacre
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GREENACRE | #FRNSW working to contain a fire in a scrap metal yard on Claremont Ave. Six fire trucks with 22 firefighters in attendance. @2GB873 @LiveTrafficSyd @ourcbcity @CB_Express @dailytelegraph @smh View on X [external link]

access_time 10:23am • Jul 15, 2023
place Greenacre
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CHIFLEY | @FRNSW Namatjira Place, unit fire involving a mattress in an unoccupied premises, extinguished one line of hose.@RandwickCouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 06:13am • Jul 15, 2023
place Chifley
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BYRON BAY | @FRNSW Grevillea lane, gas cylinder on fire, cooling in progress with one line of hose. View on X [external link]

access_time 08:07pm • Jul 14, 2023
place Byron Bay
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TWEED HEADS | @FRNSW Kennedy Drive, house fire in progress, crews using offensive firefighting tactics. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:36pm • Jul 14, 2023
place Tweed Heads
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MOONEY MOONEY CREEK | @FRNSW M1 Motorway, truck fire northbound, crews using foam for extinguishment.@CCexpressadvoc View on X [external link]

access_time 06:08pm • Jul 14, 2023
place Mooney Mooney Creek
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WILTON | #FRNSW - 2 vehicle crash on Picton Road. One person treated and transported by @NSWAmbulance @NSWRFS @nswpolice still in attendance @LiveTrafficSyd FRNSW departed the scene after the casualty was released. @dailytelegraph View on X [external link]

access_time 04:30pm • Jul 14, 2023
place Wilton
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MOONEY MOONEY | #FRNSW and @NSWRFS have extinguished a prime mover (destroyed) and an area of bush on the M1 north bound just before the Mooney Bridge, truck was separated from the trailers no damage to them. Heavy traffic @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 04:25pm • Jul 14, 2023
place Mooney Mooney
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SEVEN HILLS | @FRNSW Wall Park Avenue, fire on the top floor in a two level, crews in offensive fire attack.@blacktowncc @BlacktownNews View on X [external link]

access_time 03:56pm • Jul 14, 2023
place Seven Hills
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WILTON | #FRNSW - Picton rescue truck on scene at a serious crash on Picton Road west of the Hume Hwy. One person trapped south bnd traffic on Picton Rd closed. @LiveTrafficSyd @2GB873 @wdillycouncil @WSFM1017 @2SM1269 @nswpolice @NSWRFS also on scene providing fire protection. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:45pm • Jul 14, 2023
place Wilton
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HORNINGSEA PARK | #FRNSW have contained a large grass fire near the trash and treasure markets. Crews are now blacking out the fire. Six fire trucks with 22 firefighters on scene. @Lpool_Council @Liverpool_Champ @LiveTrafficSyd @2GB873 @WSFM1017 View on X [external link]

access_time 02:56pm • Jul 14, 2023
place Horningsea Park
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SEVEN HILLS | #FRNSW have contained a fire in a two level home on Wall Park Road. Now checking for fire spread and search the house for any occupants, all believed to be out..@WSFM1017 @2GB873 @2SM1269 @blacktowncc View on X [external link]

access_time 02:52pm • Jul 14, 2023
place Seven Hills
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MOUNT DRUITT | @FRNSW The Avenue, granny flat at the rear of premises completely destroyed, extinguished two lines of hose. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:03pm • Jul 14, 2023
place Mount Druitt
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SUMMER HILL | @FRNSW Carlton Cres, unit fire extinguished with one line of house, investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:01pm • Jul 14, 2023
place Summer Hill
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SUMMER HILL | #FRNSW has contained a fire in a ground floor unit on Carlton Cresent. Six people evacuated no injuries reported. @2GB873 @2SM1269 @WSFM1017 @abcsydney @dailytelegraph @smh View on X [external link]

access_time 10:17am • Jul 14, 2023
place Summer Hill
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PYRMONT | @FRNSW Bowman Street, 12 people rescued from a stalled lift, no medical assistance required. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:22am • Jul 14, 2023
place Pyrmont
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GUILDFORD | @FRNSW Kennedy Street, boat fire in a driveway threatening the main residence, extinguished two lines of hose. Occupants treated for smoke inhalation by ambulance staff. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:52pm • Jul 13, 2023
place Guildford
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ARTARMON | #FRNSW caravan totally involved in fire on Barton Rd, one male suffering severe burns. Two fire trucks in attendance. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance on scene. @2GB873 @abcsydney @dailytelegraph @smh @2SM1269 View on X [external link]

access_time 06:04pm • Jul 13, 2023
place Artarmon
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BERKELEY | @FRNSW Shearwater Dr, car into a domestic garage, crews stabilising structure with hydraulic tools. View on X [external link]

access_time 04:32pm • Jul 13, 2023
place Berkeley
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