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ABBOTSBURY | #FRNSW FFs are using hydraulic rescue tools to free a trapped driver after a two car crash on The Horsley Drive. @NSWAmbulance and @NSWAmbulance are on scene. @fairfieldtoday View on X [external link]

access_time 10:16am • Nov 04, 2022
place Abbotsbury
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GAROO (Tamworth) | #FRNSW are en route to a truck roll over on Lindsays Gap Rd. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are assisting. View on X [external link]

access_time 08:27am • Nov 04, 2022
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St Clair | #FRNSW working to contain a fire in a home and garage on Cassia Cl. Seven and 24 on scene, all persons accounted for. @nswpolice @penrithcouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 06:22pm • Nov 03, 2022
place St Clair
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FRNSW issues safety reminder as major gas pipeline ruptures | Bathurst

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is helping lead a major operation to maintain community safety and restore vital services after a major gas leak in the state's Central West. Bathurst's largest gas pipeline, running under the Macquarie River, ruptured overnight. The incident... Learn more about the FRNSW issues safety reminder as major gas pipeline ruptures at Bathurst.

access_time 05:12pm • Nov 03, 2022
place Bathurst
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FRNSW protecting historic buildings in flood zones | Riverina

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has been helping reinforce sandbag levees to protect vulnerable properties in the flood-impacted western Riverina. The Edward River and Billabong Creek in Moulamein are now flooding, currently at 5.76 metres and expected to peak at 5.9... Learn more about the FRNSW protecting historic buildings in flood zones at Riverina.

access_time 03:30pm • Nov 03, 2022
place Riverina
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PALM BEACH | #FRNSW crews have protected a large colony of Powerful Owls during a Hazard Reduction of approximately 1 hectare of bushland in the Palm Beach area today. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:03pm • Nov 03, 2022
place Palm Beach
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Fire destroys home under construction | Bossley Park

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has extinguished a large fire which engulfed a two storey home under construction in Sydney's south west overnight. Multiple Triple Zero (000) calls were received about the blaze which broke out in the property on Jindabyne... Learn more about the Fire destroys home under construction at Bossley Park.

access_time 01:01pm • Nov 03, 2022
place Bossley Park
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GUILDFORD | #FRNSW crews are on scene after a car crashed and rolled over on Woodville Rd. FFs are working to free an occupant of the vehicle. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are also on scene View on X [external link]

access_time 11:53am • Nov 03, 2022
place Guildford
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BLACKTOWN | #FRNSW are on scene after a car and motorcycle crash on Main St. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are in attendance. Traffic delays in the area to be expected. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:31am • Nov 03, 2022
place Blacktown
turned_in_not Incident

WETHERILL PARK | #FRNSW crews are on scene after cutting equipment started a fire in a large building. The fire was extinguished by fire sprinklers. FFs are now working to make the area safe for workers to return. View on X [external link]

access_time 09:56am • Nov 03, 2022
place Wetherill Park
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DUNDAS | #FRNSW FFs are working to extinguish a car fire on Dorahy St. One occupant of the vehicle has suffered smoke inhalation. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are in attendance. View on X [external link]

access_time 09:08am • Nov 03, 2022
place Dundas
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WAVERLEY | #FRNSW have extinguished a fire in a school dormatory on Albion Street. Six and 22 battled the blaze. 55 people have been evacuated, no injuires reported. FFs have cleared the building of toxic smoke. Fire is being investigated. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:52pm • Nov 02, 2022
place Waverley
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YAGOONA | #FRNSW crews are on scene after sheets of glass have fallen from a truck on the Hume Hwy. @nswpolice are assisting. Westbound traffic is impacted. @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 03:22pm • Nov 02, 2022
place Yagoona
turned_in_not Incident
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FRNSW carries out rapid damage assessments in flood zones | Cootamundra / Forbes

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has flown three disaster response teams into the flood-impacted South West Slopes, carrying out nearly 100 rapid damage assessments (RDAs) over three hours. Supporting the NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) led operation, FRNSW conducted 83... Learn more about the FRNSW carries out rapid damage assessments in flood zones at Cootamundra / Forbes.

access_time 03:21pm • Nov 02, 2022
place Cootamundra / Forbes
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Roof collapse following house fire | Raymond Terrace

A roof has collapsed on a property following a house fire in Raymond Terrace near Port Stephens earlier today. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) crews responded to numerous Triple Zero (000) calls about the... Learn more about the Roof collapse following house fire at Raymond Terrace.

access_time 03:21pm • Nov 02, 2022
place Raymond Terrace
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WELLINGTON (Dubbo) | #FRNSW crews are currently battling a house fire on Swift St with neighbouring houses under threat. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @NSWRFS are all in attendance. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:53pm • Nov 02, 2022
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FRNSW firefighter nominated for 2023 NSW Young Australian of the Year | Brewarrina

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighter Christopher ‘Burra’ McHughes is one of four people in the running for the 2023 NSW Young Australian of the Year award, with the winner to be announced at a ceremony in Sydney tonight. The respected... Learn more about the FRNSW firefighter nominated for 2023 NSW Young Australian of the Year at Brewarrina.

access_time 01:49pm • Nov 02, 2022
place Brewarrina
turned_in_not Media release

GUILDFORD | #FRNSW crews are working to extinguish a large electrical kiosk fire on Cross St. @nswpolice are in attendance. Cross St is closed with traffic diversions in place. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:02am • Nov 02, 2022
place Guildford
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CABRAMATTA | #FRNSW FFs are on scene at St Johns Rd after power lines have come down across the road. Traffic is impacted with diversions now in place. @nswpolice @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 08:25am • Nov 02, 2022
place Cabramatta
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RAYMOND TERRACE | #FRNSW are currently working to extinguish a house fire on Woodlands Pl. All occupants have been evacuated. @NSWRFS are also in attendance. @PSCouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 08:07am • Nov 02, 2022
place Raymond Terrace
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ST MARYS | #FRNSW are on scene after large volumes of smoke were reported coming from a factory on Anne St. @nswpolice are also in attendance. @penrithcouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 02:56pm • Nov 01, 2022
place St Marys
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SOUTH GRANVILLE | #FRNSW FFs are battling a unit fire on Chiswick Rd. Multiple and a specialist Aerial fire fighting truck have been responded. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are on scene. @CumberlandSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 02:32pm • Nov 01, 2022
place South Granville
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QUAKERS HILL | #FRNSW crews are working to extinguish a house fire on Eastern Rd. All occupants have been evacuated. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are on scene. @blacktowncc @BlacktownNews View on X [external link]

access_time 09:45am • Nov 01, 2022
place Quakers Hill
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JANNALI | #FRNSW ffs are attending a two car crash on Railway Crescent. Traffic is impacted southbound. @nswpolice are also in attendance View on X [external link]

access_time 08:55am • Nov 01, 2022
place Jannali
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EAST LISMORE | #FRNSW crews are currently battling a large two level house fire on Ballina Rd. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are also on scene. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:25pm • Oct 31, 2022
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GRANVILLE | #FRNSW have extinguised a fire in a basment carpark of a three level block of units on Clyde Street. The upper levels are heavily smoke logged. FFs now using fans to clear the building of toxic smoke. 1 child requires @NSWAmbulance for smoke inhalation. @nswpolice View on X [external link]

access_time 04:45pm • Oct 31, 2022
place Granville
turned_in_not Incident
An image relating to the news item FRNSW continues to support farmers and residents impacted by floods
FRNSW continues to support farmers and residents impacted by floods | Across NSW

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is continuing to help farmers move their livestock out of NSW flood zones and support residents who've been cut off by rising water. Over the weekend, FRNSW was called to Concord, in the Riverina, where the... Learn more about the FRNSW continues to support farmers and residents impacted by floods at Across NSW.

access_time 03:06pm • Oct 31, 2022
place Across NSW
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BIDWILL | #FRNSW multiple crews are currently responding to a house fire on Jasmine Terrace after multiple calls received by 000. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:08am • Oct 31, 2022
place Bidwill
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GRANVILLE | #FRNSW Specialist hazardous material ffs are on scene after reports of fumes and strong chemicals at a workplace on Factory St. 200 workers were self evacuated. Crews will remain on scene for some time View on X [external link]

access_time 08:51am • Oct 31, 2022
place Granville
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An image relating to the news item E-scooter catches fire, destroying garage and luxury car
E-scooter catches fire, destroying garage and luxury car | Manly

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews believe a faulty e-scooter sparked a garage fire which has destroyed a luxury Aston Martin car on Sydney's northern beaches. Shortly after 5:30pm today, six FRNSW trucks and more than 20 firefighters were called to... Learn more about the E-scooter catches fire, destroying garage and luxury car at Manly .

access_time 09:06pm • Oct 29, 2022
place Manly
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