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Penrith Area - FRNSW firefighters worked for about 90 minutes to cut the wreckage of a car away from a driver who was crushed in the vehicle that split in two after a crash on Dunheved Road just before 1:30am. NSW Ambulance paramedics treated and transported the driver. View on X [external link]

access_time 08:21am • Oct 01, 2025
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WARRAWONG - Fire extinguished in a unit on the top level of a five storey block on Bent Street. Only one level evacuated. No injuries reported at this stage. Time of call was - 15:37. View on X [external link]

access_time 04:00pm • Sep 29, 2025
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CASTLE HILL | A fire in the kitchen area has been contained in a childrens fun centre on Hudson Street Castle hill. Approx 50 evcuations, no injuries. FRNSW crews still on scene checking the kitchen exhaust system which goes up through the roof. Time of call 11:30. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:58am • Sep 29, 2025
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Smoke advisory no longer in place. FRNSW has finished operations and have handed the site back to the occupants. View on X [external link]

access_time 09:32am • Sep 28, 2025
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Smoke advisory no longer in place. FRNSW has finished operations and have handed the site back to the occupants. View on X [external link]

access_time 09:31am • Sep 28, 2025
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Firefighters tackling large blaze at paper storage facility | Matraville

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are battling a major fire at a paper processing plant in Matraville, in Sydney's east. FRNSW responded to numerous Triple Zero (000) calls shortly after 1pm. On arrival at the Botany Road business, crews were confronted... Learn more about the Firefighters tackling large blaze at paper storage facility at Matraville.

access_time 06:18pm • Sep 26, 2025
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Matraville | The fire in the paper/cardboard processing facility is expected to burn for some time. FRNSW crews continue to battle the blaze that is deep seated in the compacted paper and cardborad. All water runoff is captured on site. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:11pm • Sep 26, 2025
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Matraville | Smoke advisory: Large fire burning at a facility Botany Road, Matraville near Bumborah Point Road. People in the area are advised to say away from the fire, minimise outdoor travel, and close doors, windows and vents at your premises. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:05pm • Sep 26, 2025
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MATRAVILLE | ***VISION ALERT*** Firefighters tackling large blaze at paper storage facility. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are battling a major fire at a paper processing plant in Matraville, in Sydney's east.FRNSW responded to numerous Tr... View on X [external link]

access_time 04:18pm • Sep 26, 2025
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Matraville | Smoke advisory: Large fire burning at a facility Botany Road, Matraville near Bumborah Point Road. People in the area are advised to say away from the fire, minimise outdoor travel, and close doors, windows and vents at your premises. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:44pm • Sep 26, 2025
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Matraville | Paper storage facility on fire on Botany Road. More than 20 fire trucks and 60 firefighters working to contain and extinguish the fire. More to follow. Time of call was 13:10 View on X [external link]

access_time 02:39pm • Sep 26, 2025
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ROOTY HILL | Fire and Rescue NSW extinguished a fire in a paddock adjoining a workshop, house and a number of vehicles on Pimelea Place ealier today. One truck minor damage. The attached video demonstrates how FRNSW gets water onto the fire and into the truck. Get Bushfire Ready View on X [external link]

access_time 09:27pm • Sep 25, 2025
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ARNCLIFFE - Final Update - FRNSW has freed two people from the wreckage of one vehilce using rescue equipment. NSW Ambulance paramedics treating and transporting a number of casulaties. Forest Road Close - Police are investigatin the crash. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:59am • Sep 25, 2025
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ARNCLIFFE | Forest Road xs Roach Street - Forest Road Closed - FRNSW Rescue trucks on scene working to cut two people out of the wreckage of a vehicle after a multi vehicle crash. NSW Ambulance treating a number of casualties. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:43am • Sep 25, 2025
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Upgraded vessel launched to protect against water pollution | Leeton

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has launched a new specialist vessel to deal with Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) operations on the Murrumbidgee River and other local waterways. The Australian made vessel replaces an earlier craft, offering a larger and more stable platform... Learn more about the Upgraded vessel launched to protect against water pollution at Leeton.

access_time 03:17pm • Sep 23, 2025
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Upgraded vessel launched to protect against water pollution | Lithgow

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has launched a new specialist vessel to deal with Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) operations on Lake Lyell and other local waterways. The Australian-made vessel replaces an earlier craft, offering a larger and more stable platform from which... Learn more about the Upgraded vessel launched to protect against water pollution at Lithgow.

access_time 01:02pm • Sep 22, 2025
place Lithgow
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LITHGOW | Upgraded vessel launched to protect against water pollution. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has launched a new specialist vessel to deal with Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) operations on Lake Lyell and other local waterways.The Australian... View on X [external link]

access_time 11:02am • Sep 22, 2025
place Lithgow
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AUBURN | It took more than 80 firefighters approximately 7 hours to extinguished a fire in a large unoccupied building Tavistock Street overnight. Police and Fire investigators are returning to the site this morning to continue investigations. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:20am • Sep 20, 2025
place Auburn
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AUBURN | More than 80 firefighters continue to battle a blaze in a large unoccupied building on Tavistock Street. No injuries reported or evacuation required at this stage. There is smoke in the area. FRNSW is recommeding for people to keep doors, windows and vents closed. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:10pm • Sep 19, 2025
place Auburn
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AUBURN - Unoccupied building on fire at the end of Tavistock Street. More than 16 fire trucks and 60 firefighters working to extinguish the blaze. No threats to adjoining properties, building is located at the end of a road and next to a park. View on X [external link]

access_time 09:07pm • Sep 19, 2025
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AVALON | The Urban Search and Rescue Truck - USAR 1 and specialist firefighters are on scene to assist with stabilising a home that is being searched after a fire. The house is built on a steep slope and has collapsed in some parts, one person is still unaccounted for. View on X [external link]

access_time 02:55pm • Sep 19, 2025
place Avalon
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Firefighters to search house fire scene for missing person | Avalon

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are preparing to search the scene of a devastating house fire, on Sydney’s northern beaches. At 1am today, FRNSW responded to calls of a house fire in Hilltop Road, with one person unaccounted for. On arrival,... Learn more about the Firefighters to search house fire scene for missing person at Avalon .

access_time 01:02pm • Sep 19, 2025
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AVALON | Firefighters to search house fire scene for missing person. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are preparing to search the scene of a devastating house fire, on Sydneys northern beaches.At 1am today, FRNSW responded to calls of a hous... View on X [external link]

access_time 11:02am • Sep 19, 2025
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AVALON | FRNSW using RPAS (Drone) technology to guide and check the effectiveness of water streams from the ladder truck onto this house fire. The home is located on steep terrain on Sydney's Norther Beaches, there has been roof and floor collapse. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:44am • Sep 19, 2025
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Fire agencies raise the alarm: nine winter house fire deaths in 2025 |

NSW fire agencies are urging everyone to check they have working smoke alarms after nine people died in residential blazes this winter. Fire fatalities in accidental fires can be preventable, with working smoke alarms an important warning system for households. Fire and... Learn more about the Fire agencies raise the alarm: nine winter house fire deaths in 2025 at .

access_time 05:42pm • Sep 18, 2025
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| Fire agencies raise the alarm: nine winter house fire deaths in 2025. NSW fire agencies are urging everyone to check they have working smoke alarms after nine people died in residential blazes this winter.Fire fatalities in accidental fires... View on X [external link]

access_time 03:42pm • Sep 18, 2025
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HORNSBY Area | Power Outage - FRNSW has responded to three incidents with people trapped in lifts. Firefighters carry lift keys to open doors and or maybe able to lower the carriage. Forcing entry is a last resort and usually not required. No injuries or distress reported. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:44am • Sep 17, 2025
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Investigations ongoing at scene of fatal gas leak | Riverstone

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators are continuing efforts to determine the cause of a fatal gas leak at a Riverstone restaurant in Sydney’s west. At approximately 9:20am today, FRNSW responded to calls about a suspected gas leak in a restaurant... Learn more about the Investigations ongoing at scene of fatal gas leak at Riverstone .

access_time 05:55pm • Sep 16, 2025
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MOUNT ANNAN | FRNSW are cutting the roof of car that is on its side trapping one occupant on Boronia Ave. Ambulance paramedics currently stabilising and treating the casualty. Time of response - 16:34 View on X [external link]

access_time 05:30pm • Sep 16, 2025
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MAYS HILL (Parramatta) - FRNSW are going to use a ladder platform truck to lower a patient who has suffered an injury after a fall on the second level of an apartment block on Franklin Street. Time of call 4:30pm. Ambulance paramedics stabilising and treating the injured person. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:15pm • Sep 16, 2025
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