2008
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Displaying incidents items 191 to 220 of 242
1st March 2008 - Helicopter crash at Arcadia
This afternoon firefighters from Castle Hill were called to a helicopter crash in Cobah Road at Arcadia. On arrival firefighters found that all of the occupants had got out of... more
29th February 2008 - North Nowra house fire
Late tonight firefighters from Nowra, Berry and Hazmat specialists from Shellharbour responded to a house on fire in Peak Avenue at North Nowra. Fire crews arrived to find smoke pouring... more
28th February 2008 - Storm damage in Newcastle
A severe storm moved through areas of Newcastle around noon causing damage to the shopping centre in Park Avenue, Kotara. Firefighters from Charlestown and New Lambton assisted with a partial... more
27th February 2008 - Acetylene fire in Tumut
This morning firefighters from Tumut, Wagga Wagga and Gundagai responded to a fire involving an acetylene cylinder at an industrial complex in Adelong Road, Tumut. The fire was extinguished quickly... more
26th February 2008 - Plane crash in Wee Waa
Firefighters from Wee Waa and Narrabri, including hazardous material (hazmat) specialists, responded to the scene of a plane crash this morning. Two crop dusters were involved in a mid-air collision... more
25th February 2008 - Boat fire in Manly
This afternoon firefighters from Manly and Dee Why fire stations together with the crew from the NSW Fire Brigades (NSWFB) fast-attack firefighting vessel, Marine 1, responded to a boat on... more
24th February 2008 - Gas leak in Randwick
Firefighters from Randwick and Hazmat specialists from Alexandria were called to a leaking LPG cylinder in Alison Road at Randwick early this morning. The gas leak was from a large... more
23rd February 2008 - Car into house in Kellyville
This evening firefighters from Kellyville, Castle Hill and Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) specialists responded to an accident at Ellerstone Circuit, Kellyville. Fire crews were on scene within five minutes... more
22nd February 2008 - Car accident in Wentworth Falls
Firefighters from Wentworth Falls and Katoomba were called to a serious car accident on the Great Western Highway at Wentworth Falls this morning. The first fire crews arrived within seven... more
21st February 2008 - Warehouse fire at Smeaton Grange
This morning firefighters from Narellan, Camden, Campbelltown, Rosemeadow, Macquarie Fields and St Andrews responded to a fire in a warehouse in Hartley Road at Smeaton Grange. On arrival fire crews... more