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Garbage Truck Fire | Claremont Meadows

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has called in a specialist aerial pumper to gain access to a fire in a garbage truck in Sydney's west today. FRNSW and other emergency services responded to numerous reports that a garbage truck was... Learn more about the Garbage Truck Fire at Claremont Meadows .

access_time 05:11pm • Aug 04, 2023
place Claremont Meadows
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CLAREMONT MEADOWS | Garbage Truck Fire - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has called in a specialist aerial pumper to gain access to a fire in a garbage truck in Sydney's west today. FRNSW and other emergency services responded to numerous r... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 05:05pm • Aug 04, 2023
place Claremont Meadows

MERRYLANDS | #FRNSW working to contain fire in an abandoned building on Gladstone St. Four fire trucks on scene, water is on the fire. @2gb @7NewsSydney @9NewsSyd @LiveTrafficSyd @abcnews View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 04:54pm • Aug 04, 2023
place Merrylands

WALLSEND | @FRNSW Minmi Rd, rubbish compactor alight, crews at work in an offensive mode with 2 lines of hose. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 12:19pm • Aug 04, 2023
place Wallsend

CLAREMONT MEADOWS | @FRNSW Gipps Street, truck fire in progress, crews at work with foam producing equipment. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 12:17pm • Aug 04, 2023
place Claremont Meadows

RIVERSTONE | @FRNSW Garfield Rd, two vehicle accident involving a car and bus, crews on scene performing rescue duties.@LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 11:49am • Aug 04, 2023
place Riverstone

TABULAM | @FRNSW Clarence River Rd, car fire totally destroying the vehicle, extinguished one line of hose. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 05:31am • Aug 04, 2023
place Tabulam

GRIFFITH | @FRNSW Lawson Cr, fire in a fuse box, extinguished one CO2 extinguisher. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 04:56pm • Aug 03, 2023
place Griffith

CHIPPENDALE | @FRNSW Regent Street, structure fire in progress, all persons evacuated, offensive firefighting is continuing. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 04:45pm • Aug 03, 2023
place Chippendale
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Firefighters rescue cow stuck in thick mud in Sydney's west | Kemps Creek

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has rescued a cow, stuck up to its neck in thick mud, on a rural property in Sydney's west. The calf had wandered into the dam on Mamre Road, Kemps Creek, when it found itself unable... Learn more about the Firefighters rescue cow stuck in thick mud in Sydney's west at Kemps Creek.

access_time 10:36am • Aug 03, 2023
place Kemps Creek
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KEMPS CREEK | Firefighters rescue cow stuck in thick mud in Sydney's west - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has rescued a cow, stuck up to its neck in thick mud, on a rural property in Sydney's west.The calf had wandered into the dam on Mam... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:31am • Aug 03, 2023
place Kemps Creek

Beverly Hills #FRNSW rescue trucks responding to reports of a car and truck crash on the M5 near King Georges Rd. @LiveTrafficSyd @2SM1269 @2GB873 @dailytelegraph @CB_Express @WSFM1017 @TripleMSydney @KIIS1065 View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 08:01am • Aug 03, 2023

WINSTON HILLS | #FRNSW responding to a serious crash on Windsor Road xs Rifle Range Road, reports of people trapped. @2GB873 @WSFM1017 @abcsydney @LiveTrafficSyd @2SM1269 View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 07:52am • Aug 03, 2023
place Winston Hills

DUNDEE | @FRNSW New England Hwy, truck fire involving the trailer and tyres, salvage work in continuing. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 05:51am • Aug 03, 2023
place Dundee

SPRINGWOOD | @FRNSW Macquarie Rd, fire in the engine of a train, extinguished by stopping train and cooling with one line of hose.@bmgazette View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 05:49am • Aug 03, 2023
place Springwood

GRIFFITH | @FRNSW Watson Rd, domestic garage fire which completely destroyed the structure, extinguished one length of hose. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 05:45am • Aug 03, 2023
place Griffith

TAREE | @FRNSW Hughes Street, large amount of rubbish and grass alight which is threatening a vacant property, crews in an offensive mode to protect the vacant house. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 06:56pm • Aug 02, 2023
place Taree

LIVERPOOL | @FRNSW Reilly Street, house and domestic garage fire, extinguished 3 lines of hose, investigations are continuing. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 05:02pm • Aug 02, 2023
place Liverpool

PERISHER | Fire and Rescue NSW retrieves 'injured skier' in alpine training exercise. Specialist Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have hit the slopes at Perisher Valley, in the Snowy Mountains, to test their preparedness for emergencies in diff... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 03:16pm • Aug 02, 2023

PARKES | Firefighters put to the test this weekend during regional championships. Parkes is already famous for its role in the moon landing and its annual festival honouring the King of Rock and Roll now the local Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) c... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 11:35am • Aug 02, 2023
place Parkes

KOORAGANG | @FRNSW Sandpiper Close, building fire in progress, crews in an offensive firefighting mode with 3 lines of hose at work. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 11:16am • Aug 02, 2023
place Kooragang

PRESTONS | @FRNSW Dalmeny Dr, a transformer fire due to a short circuit, extinguished with a CO2 system. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:23am • Aug 02, 2023
place Prestons

THURGOONA | @FRNSW Racecourse Rd, fire in a laundry, extinguished by switching off, area ventilated and declared safe. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 05:53am • Aug 02, 2023
place Thurgoona

GRETA | @FRNSW New England Hwy, house fire damaging two level property, all persons self evacuated. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 05:50am • Aug 02, 2023
place Greta

LEUMEAH | @FRNSW Ayers Cr, house fire in progress, crews in breathing apparatus are on the second level in offensive mode, all persons are accounted for. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 07:19pm • Aug 01, 2023
place Leumeah

COBBITTY | @FRNSW Arcadian Hills Cr, house fire in progress, one crew in breathing apparatus in offensive mode. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 06:12pm • Aug 01, 2023
place Cobbitty

SPRINGWOOD | @FRNSW Sassafras Gully Rd, rescue in progress, bushwalker suffering a broken ankle needs to extracted from difficult terrain. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 04:08pm • Aug 01, 2023
place Springwood
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Firefighters rescue pet dogs from family's burning home | Cambridge Park

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews today have rescued several family pets from a house fire at Cambridge Park, in Sydney's west. More than 30 firefighters, and eight fire trucks, responded to the blaze which broke out in the laundry of... Learn more about the Firefighters rescue pet dogs from family's burning home at Cambridge Park.

access_time 03:56pm • Aug 01, 2023
place Cambridge Park
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CARLTON | @FRNSW Carlton Rd, house fire in progress, one line of hose at work in an offensive mode. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 03:55pm • Aug 01, 2023
place Carlton

CAMBRIDGE PARK | Firefighters rescue pet dogs from family's burning home. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews today have rescued several family pets from a house fire at Cambridge Park, in Sydney's west.More than 30 firefighters, and eight fire... View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 03:50pm • Aug 01, 2023
place Cambridge Park

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