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SILVERWATER |Building fire Update #FRNSW working with @NSW_EPA to capture firefighting water run off on Duck Creek using FRNSW boat. Duck Crk feeds into the Parramatta R. #protecttheenviromment View on Twitter [external link]
SILVERWATER | #FRNSW fire in an industrial unit on Holker St continues to smoulder. Hazmat crews have blocked drains to minimise firefighting water runoff entering adjoining Duck Creek.. @NSW_EPA and @nswpolice in scene View on Twitter [external link]
SYDNEY | Update #FRNSW gas leak has been stopped on Pitt Street. Firefighters checked the area for flammable gas, all clear, road to reopen.. @LiveTrafficSyd @cityofsydney View on Twitter [external link]
SYDNEY | #FRNSW dispersing a gas leak on Pitt Street which is closed between Market and Park St. Water main also leaking, Gas and Water Co in attendance, Firefighters dispersing hazardous flammable gas. @LiveTrafficNSW @cityofsydney View on Twitter [external link]
BEECROFT | #FRNSW working with @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice at a serious crash on Beecroft Rd. Beecroft Rd will be closed in both directions at Hannah Street for several hours View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have got down on their hands and knees to extinguish a blaze in a Bankstown car park, saving up to 60 vehicles. More than a dozen firefighters were called to the second level of... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW saves up to 60 vehicles in car park blaze at Bankstown.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are attempting to extinguish multiple vehicles ablaze in a car park at Bankstown in Sydney's west. The fire broke out in the multi-level car park, behind a block of shops, in West Terrace around 3.15pm. Three... Learn more about the Vehicles ablaze in car park at Bankstown.
BRONTE | Update 1 - #FRNSW has stabilised the front of a home and garage on Chesterfield Pde after a car crashed into it using acrow props carried on their Rescue Truck. No injuries to driver @WaverleyCouncil @nswpolice @TheWenty View on Twitter [external link]
COWAN | #FRNSW Rescue from Berowra has established an exclusion zone around an excavator that is in contact with electrical wires on the Pacific Hwy. For safety reasons the operator will remain in excavator until power is switched off, operator ok.. road closed. @LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
BRONTE | #FRNSW heavy rescue truck assessing a house and garage on Chesterfield Pde after a car crashed into it.... @WaverleyCouncil @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance View on Twitter [external link]
The 54 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Urban Search and Rescue specialists, who formed part of a 72-strong contingent of Australian emergency services workers to earthquake-damaged Türkiye, have been honoured at a 'welcome home' dinner held by Sydney's Türkish community... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW Firefighters deployed to Türkiye honoured by community at 'welcome home' dinner at Sydney.
A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) team from Wyong, on the state's Central Coast, has once again claimed brigade bragging rights by taking out the first round of the 2023 firefighting championships. The station has been the state champion since 2018... Learn more about the Wyong brigade comes out on top in northern region Firefighter Championships at Swansea.
An e-bike has exploded in flames, which have spread through the garage and ground floor of a home at Eastgardens, in Sydney's east. Fourteen Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) trucks attended the fire which broke out around 8pm last night in... Learn more about the e-bike explodes in flames, spreads to home at Eastgardens.
The 54 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Urban Search and Rescue specialists, who formed part of a 72-strong contingent of Australian emergency services workers to earthquake-damaged Türkiye, are to be honoured at a ‘welcome home dinner’ held by Sydney’s Türkish... Learn more about the MEDIA ALERT TODAY: Fire and Rescue NSW Firefighters deployed to Türkiye honoured by community at ‘welcome home’ dinner at SYDNEY.
RT @NSWRFS: WATCH AND ACT: Dalgety Rd Fire, Berridale (Snowy Monaro LGA) - Prepare Now Crews are working to control a grass fire burning between Dalgety Road and Bobundara Road 5km south east of Berridale. The fire is burning in a south easterly direction towards Arable Road. #NSWRFS View on Twitter [external link]
CARINGBAR SOUTH | #FRNSW have rescued two occupants of a truck that crashed into a house at the bottom of the hill on Weerona Place. Firefighters have stabilised the truck. @SuthShireCncl View on Twitter [external link]
Four Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have turned ‘snake charmers’, completing a special course to catch wayward reptiles finding their way into homes in Sydney’s south. The On-Call (Retained) firefighters, from Menai and Bundeena FRNSW stations, have passed a two-day... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW embarks on large ‘scale’ operation to train more snake catchers at Menai.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are working to free a pilot from the wreckage of a light plane crash this afternoon at Bankstown airport in Sydney's south-west. The single-engine, four-seater aircraft came down at the airport around... Learn more about the Firefighters rush to scene of plane crash at Bankstown.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have battled a major fire that's engulfed a home and threatened an adjacent school at Wiley Park in Sydney's south-west. Seven fire trucks, including an aerial platform, responded to multiple Triple Zero (000) calls reporting... Learn more about the House destroyed, school evacuated during fire at Wiley Park.
WILEY PARK| #Frnsw Lakemba Public School evacuated, fire in adjoining home on Alice Street. All kids and teachers safe.. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators are poring over the scene of a major warehouse fire that burned through the night at Chipping Norton, in Sydney's south west. More then 25 fire trucks and 100 firefighters rushed to the Rickard... Learn more about the Investigators probe major warehouse fire at Chipping Norton.
RT @NSWRFS: WATCH AND ACT: Craigs Rd Fire, Curraweela (Upper Lachlan LGA) Monitor Conditions - Curraweela area of Craigs Road, Jerrong Road and Wombeyan Caves Road. Conditions have eased this evening and the spread of fire and fire activity has eased, although still active. #NSWRFS View on Twitter [external link]
The Chipping Norton fire on Rickard Rd is contained. Its expected to burn overnight. A smoke plume over the area may sit low overnight due to a possible inversion layer. No evacuations are needed. Please ensure that windows, vents and doors are closed during the night and morning View on Twitter [external link]
CHIPPING NORTON | Update 1 #FRNSW fire has escalated, 10 fire trucks now responding with approx 40 firefighters, large warehouse is totally involved. @nswp @NSWAmbulance @LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
CHIPPING NORTON | #FRNSW has six with 24 working to contain a fire in a warehouse on Rickard St. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNINGCraigs Rd Fire, Curraweela (Upper Lachlan LGA) The fire is burning quickly towards Wombeyan Caves Rd. If between Jerrong Rd and Wombeyan Caves Rd seek shelter as the fire approaches. It is too late to leave. #NSWRFS View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: The Craigs Road grass fire near Taralga is producing a lot of smoke. It's visible from the International Space Station and is blowing over Picton and Wollongoing. Smoke could settle in southern Sydney tonight. #nswrfs View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: If you’re in the Picton or Wollongong areas, you may be seeing and smelling smoke. It’s coming from the Craigs Road fire near Taralga. Please don’t call Triple Zero just to report smoke. Stay up to date on fires with the Hazards Near Me NSW app or #nswrfs View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Craigs Rd Fire, CurraweelaFire is burning in the Curraweela area, spreading east. Properties in Craigs Rd, Taralga Rd and Old Station Creek Rd are being impacted. Residents should shelter now, it is too late to leave. #NSWRFS View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNINGCraigs Rd Fire, Curraweela Fast moving grass fire Curraweela area, north of Taralga. Impacting Taralga Rd, Jerrong Rd and Old Station Creek Rd. Seek shelter as the fire approaches. It is too late to leave. #NSWRFS View on Twitter [external link]
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