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RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Booral Rd, Girvan (Mid Coast LGA)A bush fire is burning near Booral Rd, Girvan, 25 km N of Nelson Bay. The fire is currently burning in a SW direction, but with an expected wind change, residents near Girvan should prepare now. View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Horseshoe Creek Rd Fire, Upper Horseshoe Creek (Kyogle LGA)If you are in Barkers Vale, in the vicinity of Twin Pines Rd and Williams Rd leave now if not prepared. Leave towards Kyogle travelling south along Williams Rd. For more info: View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Horseshoe Creek Rd Fire, Upper Horseshoe CreekThe fire is burning near Horseshoe Creek Rd and Sargents Rd. Residents in the vicinity of Horseshoe Creek Rd, Sargents Rd and Wainwrights Rd should seek shelter its too late to leave. View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNING: Willi Willi Rd Fire, Moparrabah (Kemspey LGA) Leave Now - Willawarrin If you are in Willawarrin and your plan is to leave or you are unprepared, leave now along Armidale Rd heading south towards Kempsey. For more information: View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNING: Willi Willi Rd Fire, Moparrabah (Kempsey LGA) Shelter Now - Toorumbee Rd If you are in the vicinity of Toorumbee Rd, you are in danger. Seek shelter as the fire approaches. It is too late to leave. View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNING: Springwood Park Rd Fire, Cope (Mid-Western LGA)The fire is currently burning in an easterly direction. Properties west of Ulan Rd in the Cook's Gap and Ulan areas should shelter now.Visit the Hazards Near Me app and #RFS website: View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Rocky River Rd Fire, Rocky River (Tenterfield LGA) A bush fire is burning in the vicinity of Rocky River Rd and Nelson Creek, approximately 30km east of Tenterfield. Residents should prepare now. For more information: View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNING: Willi Willi Rd Fire, MoparrabahPeople in the vicinity of McCoys Creek Rd & Toorumbee Rd are advised to leave now if not prepared. If the path is clear head north along Toorumbee Rd & east along Willi Willi Rd towards Kempsey. View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNING: Springwood Park Rd Fire, Cope (Mid-Western LGA)Shelter Now - Springwood Park Rd & Cope Rd. There is a fire burning towards Cope Rd. Springwood Park Rd & Cope Rd residents, you are in danger. Seek shelter as the fire approaches. It is too late to leave. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have saved an inner-city unit from an explosion and fire, sparked by a faulty Lithium-Ion e-bike battery. The FRNSW crew from Leichhardt was travelling near the city when it responded to a fire alarm In... Learn more about the Faulty Lithium-Ion e-bike battery causes explosion and fire - VIDEO at Darlinghurst.
DARLINGHURST | Faulty Lithium-Ion e-bike battery causes explosion and fire - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have saved an inner-city unit from an explosion and fire, sparked by a faulty Lithium-Ion e-bike battery.The FRNSW crew from... View on X [external link]
RIVERWOOD | #FRNSW Short Street, townhouse fire in progress, crews on scene attacking the fire.@theleadernews View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Carl Tomes Lane Fire, Cherry Tree HillA fire is burning near Carl Tomes Ln, Cherry Tree Hill, 25km NW of Inverell. The fire is burning in an E direction towards Yetman Rd. Those near Carl Tomes Ln, Tomes Ln & Yetman Rd should prepare now. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have carried out a critical series of hazard reduction burns ahead of today's extreme fire conditions in parts of the state. A 13 hectare low-intensity burn has been conducted at Guyra, in the Northern Tablelands,... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW conducts hazard reduction burns ahead of Total Fire Ban at NSW.
NSW | Fire and Rescue NSW conducts hazard reduction burns ahead of Total Fire Ban. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have carried out a critical series of hazard reduction burns ahead of today's extreme fire conditions in parts of the state.A... View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Bean Creek Rd Fire, Bean Creek (Kyogle)A bushfire is burning in the vicinity of Bean Creek Rd, 49km NW of Casino. The fire is burning in a SE direction towards Duck Creek Rd. Residents near Duck Creek Rd should should prepare now. View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Willi Willi Rd Fire, Moparrabah (Kempsey)A bush fire is currently burning in the vicinity of Willi Willi Rd, Moparrabah, 35 km north west of Kempsey. Residents in the vicinity of McCoys Creek Rd and Toorumbee Rd should prepare now. View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Horseshoe Creek Rd Fire, Upper Horseshoe Creek (Kyogle LGA)A fire is burning in the vicinity of Horseshoe Creek Rd, 11km NE of Kyogle. Residents in the vicinity of Horseshoe Creek Rd and Sargents Rd should prepare now. View on X [external link]
BEGA | #FRNSW East Street, house fire in progress, crews on scene attacking the fire, all persons accounted for. View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Total Fire Bans will be in place Monday 16 Oct, for Greater Sydney, Greater Hunter, Far North Coast, North Coast, New England, Northern Slopes, North Western & Upper Central West Plains areas. Hot, dry & windy conditions, high to extreme fire danger is forecast. View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: A community meeting will be held this evening to provide residents with information on the Wallangra Fire burning to the west of Ashford (Inverell LGA).The meeting will be held tonight (15 October 2023) at: 6pm at the Ashford Bowling Club - 29 Bala St, Ashford View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Firefighters and aircraft are working to contain a bush fire burning in the Wallangra area, 50km north of Inverell. The fire is heading in a north easterly direction between Wallangra Rd and Limestone Rd. Residents along Limestone Rd should Prepare Now. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have saved a home from a large Lithium-Ion battery fire at Warrawee, on Sydney’s upper north shore. A resident was charging the battery, used to power a leaf blower, in the carport of the home... Learn more about the Firefighters save house from Lithium-Ion battery blaze at Warrawee.
WARRAWEE | Firefighters save house from Lithium-Ion battery blaze. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have saved a home from a large Lithium-Ion battery fire at Warrawee, on Sydneys upper north shore.A resident was charging the battery, used t... View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has determined there was a 12-percent increase in house fires during winter this year, sparking calls for more working smoke alarms in NSW homes. The latest statistics gathered by FRNSW indicate there were 1063 residential fires... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW concerned about increasing rate of winter fires at NSW.
NSW | Fire and Rescue NSW concerned about increasing rate of winter fires. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has determined there was a 12-percent increase in house fires during winter this year, sparking calls for more working smoke alarms in NSW hom... View on X [external link]
RAVENSWORTH | #FRNSW Bays Water Creek Rd, 4 vehicle accident involving 3 trucks and a car, crews on scene assisting Rural Fire Service.@NSWRFS @LiveTrafficNSW View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are battling a large warehouse fire at Five Dock, in Sydney's inner west. Shortly after 3pm, FRNSW received multiple Triple-Zero (000) calls reporting large volumes of smoke issuing from the warehouse on Parramatta Road. On arrival,... Learn more about the Crews battle a warehouse fire on Parramatta Rd - VIDEO at Five Dock.
FIVE DOCK | Crews battle a warehouse fire on Parramatta Rd - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are battling a large warehouse fire at Five Dock, in Sydney's inner west.Shortly after 3pm, FRNSW received multiple Triple-Zero (000) calls r... View on X [external link]
BELLBIRD | #FRNSW Kearsley St, abandoned house on fire, firefighters have contained it to the room of origin. View on X [external link]
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