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Multiple Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews from western Sydney have brought a house fire under control on New Farm Road, West Pennant Hills today. Firefighters from Eastwood Fire Station arrived on scene shortly after 3pm to find the single-level house... Learn more about the House Fire at West Pennant Hills.
More than 20 firefighters are battling a bush fire near a residential area in Brockman Avenue, Revesby Heights. While no homes are under immediate threat, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews from multiple stations in the area are working to extinguish... Learn more about the Bush Fire at Revesby Heights.
Just after 3pm today Fire and Rescue were called to the M1 Motorway at Hallaron for a prime mover which ruptured its fuel tank due to an exploded stray tyre landing underneath the truck. On Arrival Doyalson crew observed 100Ltr diesel... Learn more about the Spillage at Halloran.
More than 20 firefighters are currently working to extinguish a fire that broke out just before 4pm at a home on Kit Place, Rooty Hill. Firefighters from Mount Druitt Fire Station arrived first on scene to find a large fire... Learn more about the House Fire at Rooty Hill.
Just after 1.30pm today with numerous Triple Zero (000) Fire and Rescue were responded to a Building Fire in Chisholm Rd, Catherine Fields On arrival crews from Narrellan found a shed well alight impinging on a house with venting Gas cylinders More... Learn more about the Building Fire at Catherine Field.
Just before midday today Fire and Rescue NSW responded to Victoria Rd, Gladesville following reports of an explosion in a three storey apartment building. Upon arrival crews from Gladesville Fire Station observed thick black smoke issuing from a second storey... Learn more about the Building Fire at Gladesville.
Just after 11am today Fire and Rescue NSW were called to Oxley Hwy, Yarrowitch following reports of a truck rollover . Initial reports suggested the driver was trapped and a large amount of fuel had been leaking as a result of... Learn more about the Motor Vehicle Accident at Yarrowitch.
Just after 9pm Fire and Rescue received a call to a large building alight in Macquaire St, in the middle of the City. On arrival crews for City of Sydney Station found a large church with smoke coming from the roof... Learn more about the Building Fire at Sydney.
Just after 10pm on Monday, 7 December Fire and Rescue NSW responded to numerous Triple Zero (000) calls to a shed fire on Hambledon Hill Rd, Hambledon Hill. Firefighters from Singleton Fire Station arrived on scene a short time later... Learn more about the Shed Fire at Hambleton Hill.
Just after 9.30 last night Fire and Rescue NSW responded to a House Fire in Macedon St, Minto after receiving numerous Triple Zero (000) calls reporting smoke in the area. On arrival crews from St Andrews Fire Station found a single... Learn more about the House Fire at Minto.
Just after 2.30pm today Fire and Rescue NSW operators received reports of a truck on fire on Oaks Rd Thirlmere. Crews from both Picton and Camden Fire Stations responded to the scene along with crews from the NSW Rural Fire Service.... Learn more about the Truck fire at Thirlmere.
Just before 1.30pm, a number of Fire and Rescue NSW crews from across Sydney's South West were called to a truck fire on the Hume Highway, St Andrews. Upon arrival crews found the fire from the truck had jumped the road... Learn more about the Truck fire at St Andrews.
RT @BOM_NSW: ⚡Severe Thunderstorm Warning⚡for DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALLFor latest warnings: … View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: WATCH AND ACT: Gavel Dr Fire, Dubbo (Dubbo LGA). The Large Air Tanker has been tasked to assist #NSWRFS & @FRNSW crews work to… View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: A total fire ban tomorrow Saturday 5 December, for the Eastern Riverina Fire Area. Hot, dry and windy conditions are expected t… View on X [external link]
Just after 2.10pm this afternoon Fire and Rescue NSW received multiple Triple Zero (000) calls reporting a fire at a large industrial factory on Henry St, Picton. First arriving crews from Picton Fire Station found the building well alight with large... Learn more about the Building Fire at Picton.
RT @NSWRFS: ADVICE: Ardlethan Rd Fire, Cowabbie (Coolamon LGA)Crews are responding to a stubble fire burning to the west of Ardlethan Road… View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: ADVICE: Valley Dr Fire, East Tamworth (Tamworth LGA).Crews are working to contain a grass fire burning to the east of Valley D… View on X [external link]
MAROUBRA | #FRNSW is attending a house on Beauchamp Road that is fully alight. Five fire crews have responded. All persons so far accounted for. View on X [external link]
SEAFORTH | #FRNSW is attending a home in Battle Boulevard following a gas explosion that has injured two people. @NSWAmbulance also in attendance. View on X [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: As West As It Gets! That’s the catch cry of crews at our two furthest west stations (238 Broken Hill and 239 South Bro… View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and other emergency services responded to hundreds of incidents last night following a storm cell that swept through the Greater Sydney area, with 351 Triple Zero (000) calls received in a three-hour period. More than 200... Learn more about the Storm response at Ashfield.
RT @NSWRFS: Today, Wednesday 2 December, the North Western area is the only region under a Total Fire Ban, with Very High fire danger. Repo… View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Advice: Firefighters have the been able to bring a number of fires in the Maryvale area under control. They will remain on scen… View on X [external link]
RT @BOM_NSW: ⚡Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning⚡for DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES. They are forecast to affect Camden, Campbellto… View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch&Act: Twiggs Rd, Maryvale. Firefighters are responding to a number of new fires nth of Wellington along the Mitchell Highw… View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: There will be one total fire ban tomorrow, Wed 2 December, for the North Western Fire Area. Hot, dry and windy conditions are e… View on X [external link]
RT @morningshowon7: When was the last time you cleaned grease from your BBQ, emptied the lint filter in your dryer or checked your smoke al… View on X [external link]
RT @BOM_NSW: #Heat & #Thunderstorms are pretty much the story of the day across #NSW. Large parts have felt hot #temperatures return along… View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: We are tracking a number of storms across NSW including recent activity in the area of West Wyalong. These storms are producing… View on X [external link]
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