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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.

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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
place Matraville
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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
place Rooty Hill
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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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