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Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) advises an elderly man has died following a house fire at Cammeray, on Sydney's Lower North Shore, last weekend. The blaze broke out inside a unit on the third floor of a Miller Street complex just... Learn more about the NSW winter fire death toll rises to seven after elderly man's death at Cammeray.
CAMMERAY | NSW winter fire death toll rises to seven after elderly man's death. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) advises an elderly man has died following a house fire at Cammeray, on Sydney's Lower North Shore, last weekend.The blaze broke out ins... View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch & Act: Summerland Way, DilkoonA fire is burning near Dilkoon in the Clarence Valley. The fire has spotted 5km to the east and is burning in an easterly direction towards Lawrence. Residents on the western side of Lawrence should prepare now. View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Advice - Opal Fields Fire, Grawin Opal Fields (Walgett LGA)Firefighters are on scene of a fire burning 4kms to the NE of Glengarry. The fire is currently burning in a NE direction. Residents in the area should stay up to date and monitor conditions at: View on X [external link]
A team of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters from Wyong is about to embark on a gruelling nine-day trek across the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea to raise money for Motor Neurone Disease research. Wyong Captain, Jamie Loader, first... Learn more about the Wyong firefighters tackle the Kokoda Track for charity at Wyong.
WYONG | Wyong firefighters tackle the Kokoda Track for charity. A team of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters from Wyong is about to embark on a gruelling nine-day trek across the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea to raise money for Motor Ne... View on X [external link]
LIVERPOOL | @FRNSW Smith Cresent, fire in a single level premises, crews in an offensive firefighting mode.@Liverpool_Champ View on X [external link]
PENRITH | @FRNSW Illawong Ave, house fire in progress, all persons accounted for. View on X [external link]
LIVERPOOL | @FRNSW Smith Street, house fire in progress, crews in offensive firefighting mode.@Liverpool_Champ View on X [external link]
MARAYONG | @FRNSW Davis Rd, a bus into a power pole which has brought down wires, 4 passengers being assessed by ambulance crews.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
GILGANDRA | @FRNSW Raymond St, shed fire extinguished by one line of hose. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) specialist crews have rendered safe the scene of a hazardous materials incident today at Arncliffe in Sydney's south. FRNSW HAZMAT operators were called in to assist the Australian Border Force (ABF) during an operation in Kelsey... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW crews declare HAZMAT scene safe at Arncliffe .
ARNCLIFFE | Fire and Rescue NSW crews declare HAZMAT scene safe. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) specialist crews have rendered safe the scene of a hazardous materials incident today at Arncliffe in Sydney's south.FRNSW HAZMAT operators were calle... View on X [external link]
KENSINGTON | @FRNSW Boronia Street, lithium battery fire, extinguished by switching off, area ventilated by crews in breathing apparatus. View on X [external link]
Bourke Fire Station has significantly upgraded its fleet, with the arrival of a new, state-of-the-art Regional Pumper. The truck is one of 18 new firefighting appliances being deployed across NSW to help better protect communities during bushfires and other emergencies. The multi-purpose... Learn more about the Bourke receives new $510,000 Bushfire Pumper at .
| Bourke receives new $510,000 Bushfire Pumper. Bourke Fire Station has significantly upgraded its fleet, with the arrival of a new, state-of-the-art Regional Pumper.The truck is one of 18 new firefighting appliances being deployed across NS... View on X [external link]
GRANVILLE | @FRNSW James Ruse Drive, two vehicle accident west bound, car on side after collision with tip truck, rescue in progress. @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
KATOOMBA | @FRNSW Lurline Street, gas leak in progress, crews on scene monitoring the atmosphere with gas detecting equipment. View on X [external link]
BLACKHEATH | @FRNSW Great Western Hwy, truck fire in the rear trailer, extinguished with firefighting foam, vehicle in the process of being removed.@bmgazette @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
RHODES | @FRNSW Blaxland Rd, lift rescue completed, three people released from stalled lift by rescue crews. View on X [external link]
BASS HILL | @FRNSW Robertson Rd, fire due to unattended cooking, extinguished by removal. Keep looking while cooking! View on X [external link]
CRANEBROOK | @FRNSW Tornado Cresant, fire in a kitchen due to unattended cooking, area rendered safe by removal. View on X [external link]
GREENACRE | @FRNSW Waterloo Rd, fire in a kitchen due to unattended cooking, extinguished with one CO2 extinguisher, area ventilated by crews in breathing apparatus. View on X [external link]
NORTH PARRAMATTA | @FRNSW James Ruse Drive, motor vehicle accident involving a small truck into a tree. Crews on scene commencing a rescue on the driver. @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have cut the side of a car away to free the driver of a vehicle that collided with a bus this morning in Sydney's inner west. The incident occurred just before 8am on Victoria Rd,... Learn more about the Car crashes into a bus in Sydney's Inner West at Drummoyne .
DRUMMOYNE | Car crashes into a bus in Sydney's Inner West. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have cut the side of a car away to free the driver of a vehicle that collided with a bus this morning in Sydney's inner west.The incident occur... View on X [external link]
EAST CORRIMAL | @ Duff Pde, fire in a kitchen, extinguished with a CO2 extinguisher, area ventilated by crews in breathing apparatus. View on X [external link]
BANKSTOWN | @FRNSW Leonard Street, fire in a kitchen extinguished one length of hose, one person transported to hospital with smoke inhalation. View on X [external link]
DRUMMOYNE | @FRNSW Victoria Rd, motor vehicle accident involving a bus and car, one person removed with rescue equipment and transported to hospital.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
PROSPECT | @FRNSW M4 East bound, three vehicle accident with no persons trapped, crews are on scene rendering scene safe.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
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