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Two backpackers made a lucky escape from a Lithium-ion battery fireball at a hostel in Darlinghurst, Sydney this morning. It's believed an e-bike exploded. Learn about battery safety here: View on Twitter [external link]

DARLINGHURST | CCTV captures suspected Lithium-ion battery explosion inside inner-city hotel - VIDEO. Extraordinary CCTV footage, obtained by Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW), has captured the moment two backpackers were caught in a fireball when a L... View on Twitter [external link]

BIDWELL | #FRNSW house fire in progress, crews on scene attacking the fire. View on Twitter [external link]

WOY WOY | #FRNSW house fire in progress, crews are on scene working towards fire control. View on Twitter [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: Total Fire Bans are now in place for the Northern Slopes, North Western, and Greater Hunter areas. With hot, dry and windy conditions, extreme and high fire danger ratings are forecast for several areas in the north of the state. View on Twitter [external link]

DUBBO | #FRNSW Hennessy Dr, Grass fire in progress, crews from the RFS and FRNSW are currently working to contain it. View on Twitter [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning Coolagolite Rd FireThe fire is threatening properties around Barragga Bay & embers are causing spot fires near Wapego. At 2am conditions should ease as a southerly change hits, but this may push the fire towards Bermagui. For more info: View on Twitter [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: At 6pm, there are 86 fires burning, with 29 not yet contained. There are currently over 1300 firefighters and incident management specialists working to contain these fires. Extreme and high fire danger has been forecast tomorrow, with 3 TOBANs declared. View on Twitter [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Coolagolite Rd Fire, Coolagolite Bermagui Monitor ConditionsA southerly change is expected around midnight which should ease conditions but has the potential to push the fire back towards Bermagui. Evac centres have been set up. View on Twitter [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Allandale St Fire, Kearsley (Cessnock LGA)An evac centre for residents affected by the Allandale St Fire has been established at: East Cessnock Bowling Club - Neath Street, Cessnock Cessnock Showground is now open for livestock View on Twitter [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNING: Coolagolite Rd Fire, Coolagolite The fire is burning in an Easterly direction. The areas of Murrah, Bunga, Cuttagee, Barragga Bay and Bermagui are in danger. Seek shelter as the fire approaches. It is too late to leave. View on Twitter [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNING: Coolagolite Rd Fire, Coolagolite (Bega Valley)The fire continues to burn in an easterly direction towards Cuttagee, Barragga Bay & Bermagui. Residents in those areas should seek shelter as the fire approaches. It is too late to leave. View on Twitter [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Allandale St Fire, KearsleyToo late to leave - Abernethy and Elrington The fire continues to burn in an southerly and easterly direction. Spot fires are occurring ahead of the main firefront in the Elrington area. View on Twitter [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNING: Coolagolite Rd Fire, CoolagoliteA bush fire is burning in an easterly direction towards Cuttagee, Barragga Bay and Bermagui. If you are in these areas, you are in danger. Seek shelter as the fire approaches. It is too late to leave. View on Twitter [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Allandale St, Kearsley (Cessnock LGA)Too late to leave - AbernethyA bush fire is burning in the Kearsley area, moving in a southerly direction towards Abernethy. People in the Abernethy area, it is too late to leave. View on Twitter [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Coolagolite Rd, CoolagoliteA fire is burning near Coolagolite Rd, 12km west of Bermagui. The fire is burning in a easterly direction under strong westerly winds. Properties in the vicinity of Coolagolite Rd should prepare now. View on Twitter [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Allandale St, Kearsley (Cessnock LGA) A fire is burning near Allandale St Kearsley, 5km to the SE of Cessnock. The fire is burning in an E direction towards Lake Rd and Kearsely Rd. Residents near Lake Rd and Kearsely Rd should prepare now. View on Twitter [external link]

LURNEA | Smoke alarm warning after man dies in house fire. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is urging NSW residents to check their smoke alarms following the death of a man after a fire broke out in his granny flat at Lurnea, in Sydney's south-west,... View on Twitter [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Gap Creek Lookout Rd Fire, Martinsville A bush fire is burning 11km north west of Morriset, moving in a SE direction towards Mount Nellinda Rd. People in the vicinity of Mount Nellinda Rd should prepare now. View on Twitter [external link]

SPRING HILL | #FRNSW M1, single vehicle accident involving a truck, rescue is in progress by FRNSW crews. View on Twitter [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: Total Fire Bans will be in place tomorrow, Tuesday 3 October, for the Greater Sydney Region, Greater Hunter, Far South Coast, Northern Slopes, North Western, Upper Central West Plains, Lower Central West Plains and Central Ranges. View on Twitter [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNING - Henry Lawson Drive Fire, Home RuleA fire is burning in Home Rule, near Henry Lawson Dr & Drews Lane burning in a S direction towards Lowes Peak. Those near Eurunderee & Budgee Budgee leave now if not prepared towards Mudgee. View on Twitter [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNING - Henry Lawson Dr Fire, Home Rule (Mid-Western LGA) A grass fire is burning near Henry Lawson Dr & Drews Lane burning south to Lowes Peak. If in Brewers Ln, St Fillians Rd, Saints Ln, Lowes Peak Rd & Henry Lawson Dr. It is too late to leave Seek shelter now. View on Twitter [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: ADVICE Henry Lawson Dr Fire, Home Rule (Cudgegong)#RFS firefighters are working to contain a grass fire burning in the vicinity of Henry Lawson Dr and Drews Ln towards St Fillans Rd, approx 11km SW of Gulgong. If you are south of Home Rule Prepare Now. View on Twitter [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Shannons Flat Rd Fire, BinjuraA fire is burning near Shannons Flat Rd, 25kms north west of Cooma. The fire is burning in an E direction towards Nightingale Rd. Residents in the area of Nightingale Rd and Billingara Rd should prepare now. View on Twitter [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Bundle Hill Rd, Bawley PointA fire is burning in the vicinity of Bundle Hill Rd. The fire is burning in an E direction, towards Murramarang Rd. Properties between Forester Dr and Moores Rd, to the west of Murramarang Rd should prepare now. View on Twitter [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: As we move into the hottest part of the day, we are reminding everyone to remain vigilant to the threat of fire and to follow the total fire ban rules. There are currently over 75 fires burning, with 30 not yet contained. For more information visit: View on Twitter [external link]

RT @NSWRFS: Watch & Act: Cappanana Rd Fire, BredboA fire is burning in the vicinity of Cappanana Rd, 5km east of Bredbo. The fire is burning to the east of Jerangle Rd and is burning in an easterly direction. Residents in the area of Cappanana Rd should prepare now. View on Twitter [external link]