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An image relating to the news item Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters reunited with their families following Türkiye earthquake mission
Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters reunited with their families following Türkiye earthquake mission | NSW

Fifty-four Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have been welcomed home after their two-week deployment to Türkiye in the aftermath of the fatal earthquakes in the country. The Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) specialists had been working as part of the... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters reunited with their families following Türkiye earthquake mission at NSW.

access_time 07:46pm • Feb 25, 2023
place NSW
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LIVERPOOL | #FRNSW responded to a car that crashed through a fence and finished in a swimming pool on Birkdale Cr. Driver escaped, @NSWAmbulance treating, firefighters making area safe @nswpolice @Lpool_Council View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 03:35pm • Feb 25, 2023
place Liverpool
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Fire investigation experts work to establish cause of service station inferno | Campbelltown

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators are working to determine the cause of a fire which engulfed a service station in Sydney's south-west overnight. The '4th Alarm' blaze broke out on Lindesay Street, Campbelltown, just after 10:15pm, taking 10 FRNSW crews... Learn more about the Fire investigation experts work to establish cause of service station inferno at Campbelltown.

access_time 11:16am • Feb 25, 2023
place Campbelltown
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Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters return from earthquake mission | NSW

A team of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Urban Search and Rescue specialists will arrive back in Sydney today after a two-week deployment to Turkey to support the earthquake response and recovery effort. Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience Steph Cooke... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters return from earthquake mission at NSW.

access_time 07:21am • Feb 25, 2023
place NSW
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Multiple Fire and Rescue NSW crews battling service station inferno | Campbelltown

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are battling to contain a major fire at a service station in Campbelltown, in Sydney's south-west. The blaze broke out at the business on Lindesay Street, near Dan Street, just after 10:15pm, with staff immediately... Learn more about the Multiple Fire and Rescue NSW crews battling service station inferno at Campbelltown.

access_time 11:31pm • Feb 24, 2023
place Campbelltown
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COLEBEE | #FRNSW are on scene after a car has driven into a house on Clearfield St. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance in attendance. @blacktowncc View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 12:51pm • Feb 24, 2023
place Colebee

INGLESIDE | #FRNSW Crews are assisting @NSWRFS at a large structure fire on Mona Vale Rd with reports of 3 warehouses well alight. @nswpolice @beachescouncil View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:37am • Feb 24, 2023
place Ingleside

PARKLEA | #FRNSW Crews are responding to a two car crash on Sentry Dr. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @blacktowncc View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 08:44am • Feb 24, 2023
place Parklea
Driver cut from a car after crash | Curl Curl

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) specialist fire fighters have today freed a driver who tried to stop his runaway car and was crushed by a fence at Curl Curl, on Sydney's northern beaches. The man ran along Bennett Street around 1pm,... Learn more about the Driver cut from a car after crash at Curl Curl.

access_time 05:11pm • Feb 23, 2023
place Curl Curl
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WEDT RYDE | #FRNSW FFs are on scene after a van has crashed into a row of shops on Victoria Rd. No persons trapped or injured. Traffic delays to be expected. @CityofRyde @nswpolice @LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 03:54pm • Feb 23, 2023

KIRRAWEE | #FRNSW are responding to reports of a car fire on Waratah St after multiple calls were received by 000. @SuthShireCncl View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 01:45pm • Feb 23, 2023
place Kirrawee

CURL CURL | #FRNSW FFs are on scene after a car has crashed into a fence on Brighton St. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance attending. @beachescouncil View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 01:21pm • Feb 23, 2023
place Curl Curl
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Fire and Rescue NSW identifies faulty modem as cause of fire in state's Central West | Wellington

A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigation has revealed a blaze which destroyed a home in Wellington, in the state's Central West, was likely sparked by a faulty computer device. Around 4pm yesterday, firefighters were called to Jean Street, where they... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW identifies faulty modem as cause of fire in state's Central West at Wellington .

access_time 11:36am • Feb 23, 2023
place Wellington
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MOLONG | #FRNSW FFs are working to free a trapped occupant after a two car crash on Watson St. @nswpolice @NSWRFS @NSWAmbulance on scene. @Orange_Council View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 08:11am • Feb 23, 2023
place Molong

WELLINGTON | #FRNSW Crews are working to extinguish a house engulfed by flames on Jean St. @nswpolice @NSWRFS providing assistance. @DubboCouncil View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 04:17pm • Feb 22, 2023
place Wellington

WENTWORTH FALLS | #FRNSW Crews are assisting @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance to free multiple trapped occupants after a multi vehicle crash on the Great Western Highway. @LiveTrafficNSW View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 01:25pm • Feb 22, 2023
place Wentworth Falls

PEAKHURST | #FRNSW FFs are on scene after a vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree on Henry Lawson Drive. No persons trapped. @nswpolice @LiveTrafficNSW View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 01:10pm • Feb 22, 2023
place Peakhurst

NARELLAN | #FRNSW FFs have freed a trapped occupant after a two car crash on Camden Bypass. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @CamdenCouncil View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 07:57am • Feb 22, 2023
place Narellan

RT @NSWRFS: Watch&Act: Murringo Flats Rd Fire, Muringo. A grass fire is burning north of Waihemo Rd and south of Murringo Flats Rd approximately 8km NE of Murringo. The fire is burning in a north and north westerly direction. Residents in the area are advised to prepare now. #NSWRFS View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 06:27pm • Feb 21, 2023

RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Geegullalong Rd Fire, Murringo (Hilltops LGA)Firefighters are working to contain a fast moving grass fire burning six kilometres to the south east of Murringo. The fire is burning in a north westerly direction towards Milo Rd. Aircraft are being sent to assist. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 05:55pm • Feb 21, 2023

PENRITH | #FRNSW FFs are working to extinguish a truck fire on Castlereagh Rd after flames engulfed the trucks trailer. @nswpolice @LiveTrafficSyd @penrithcouncil View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 04:01pm • Feb 21, 2023
place Penrith

QUAKERS HILL | #FRNSW at a multi vehicle crash on Falmouth Rd. One person trapped, firefighters setting up to cut the car away for the casualty. Road is blocked in both directions. @blacktowncc @nswpolice @LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 03:22pm • Feb 21, 2023
place Quakers Hill

EASTERN CREEK | #FRNSW Crews are on scene after a crash on the M7. @nswpolice @NSWRFS attending. @blacktowncc View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 02:18pm • Feb 21, 2023
place Eastern Creek

DURAL | #FRNSW are on scene after a two car crash with one car on its side on New Line Rd. @HornsbyCouncil @nswpolice View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 01:25pm • Feb 21, 2023
place Dural

MOOREBANK | #FRNSW FFs are working to contain a paint spill on Moorebank Ave. Traffic delays to be expected. @LiveTrafficSyd @nswpolice @Lpool_Council View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 08:31am • Feb 21, 2023
place Moorebank

HOLSWORTHY | #FRNSW Crews are working alongside @NSWRFS to extinguish a bushfire on Heathcote Rd. @Lpool_Council Further updates and information View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 03:42pm • Feb 20, 2023
place Holsworthy

BURRADOO | #FRNSW FFs are working to extinguish a house fire on St Dennis Cl. All persons evacuated. @NSWAmbulance @WSC_media View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 03:20pm • Feb 20, 2023
place Burradoo

LEPPINGTON | #FRNSW Crews are working alongside @NSWRFS to extinguish a building fire on Anthony Rd. @CamdenCouncil View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:03am • Feb 20, 2023
place Leppington

HUNTINGWOOD | #FRNSW Crews are on scene at a large oil spill on the Great Western Highway near Reservoir Rd. @blacktowncc @LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 09:04am • Feb 20, 2023
place Huntingwood

UNANDERRA | #FRNSW FFs are on scene at a gas leak on Nolan St. 250 people have been evacuated, FRNSW crews will continue to use specialist equipment to monitor the area. @Wollongong_City View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 08:50am • Feb 20, 2023
place Unanderra

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