NSW RFS volunteer dies after medical episode while working on Bean Creek fire near Kyogle
1 year, 5 months ago

NSW RFS volunteer dies after medical episode while working on Bean Creek fire near Kyogle

ABC  

A volunteer firefighter has died after suffering a medical episode while working on a bushfire in northern New South Wales Saturday. Key points: The man was working on a fire burning in the Kyogle region Saturday The NSW RFS Commissioner and Emergency Services Minister have acknowledged the impact on the man's family, fellow RFS members and the local community The fire at Bean Creek is one of 70 burning across the state The NSW Rural Fire Service said the man was part of a crew attending a fire at Bean Creek in the Kyogle region. NSW Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib said the impact of the man's death would be felt by RFS members and the local community. "My heart goes out to the family of the brave volunteer who lost his life today defending the people of NSW on the frontline of this fire," Mr Dib said in a statement to media. "Our emergency services volunteers give so much to help keep others safe, and we are devastated that today this firefighter gave his life in service to our community.

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Volunteer firefighter hospitalised with burns while fighting bushfire in WA's South West
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Volunteer firefighter hospitalised with burns while fighting bushfire in WA's South West

ABC  

A volunteer firefighter has been taken to hospital with burns while battling a bushfire in Western Australia's South West. Elgin Bushfire Brigade captain Chris Scott said it was a change in wind direction that caused the fire to jump a vehicle and injure the crew member. "The wind was swirling around from south-west to the south-east, and that's when it's …

NSW firefighter volunteer dies after struck by fallen tree at Hudson Fire near Walgett
1 year, 4 months ago

NSW firefighter volunteer dies after struck by fallen tree at Hudson Fire near Walgett

ABC  

A volunteer firefighter has died after he was struck by a falling tree while fighting the Hudson bushfire in north-western New South Wales. Key points: Windy conditions were expected to ease by 10pm tonight At least 21,200 hectares have been burnt Properties in the Glengarry area are being assessed for damage The NSW Rural Fire Service said fellow crew members …

NSW fire crews work through weekend to contain more than 70 blazes across the state
1 year, 7 months ago

NSW fire crews work through weekend to contain more than 70 blazes across the state

ABC  

Warm and windy conditions in New South Wales have fanned dozens of blazes across the state, with hundreds of firefighters mobilised to contain them throughout the weekend. Key points: More than 70 fires are burning across NSW, following strong winds on Friday Two fires reached Watch and Act alert level in the Clarence Valley The RFS warns fire danger season …

NSW bushfire victims housed in temporary accommodation 'pods' while coronavirus slows recovery
4 years, 11 months ago

NSW bushfire victims housed in temporary accommodation 'pods' while coronavirus slows recovery

ABC  

The Richardson family has been living with their neighbours for five months since a bushfire destroyed their home on the New South Wales Mid North Coast. It's been tough — but yesterday they got a small rectangular lifeline in the form of a temporary accommodation "pod". "It's got everything we are going to need, we can actually move home," Ms …

Six RFS volunteers suffer injuries after water tanker rolls on NSW South Coast
5 years, 2 months ago

Six RFS volunteers suffer injuries after water tanker rolls on NSW South Coast

ABC  

Six Rural Fire Service volunteers have been injured when a water tanker rolled while fighting the Clyde Mountain fire in Eurobodalla on the South Coast. Key points: Six firefighters are being treated in hospital after a tanker rolled in "tough conditions" on the South Coast The C-130 waterbomber that crashed yesterday was an important tool for the Rural Fire Service …

Three firefighters dead after Large Air Tanker crashes while fighting bushfires in southern NSW
5 years, 2 months ago

Three firefighters dead after Large Air Tanker crashes while fighting bushfires in southern NSW

ABC  

Three US crew members were killed when their Large Air Tanker crashed while fighting a bushfire in southern NSW. Key points: Contact with the aircraft was lost south of Canberra just after 2pm The aircraft was brought into Australia in August, 2019 All Large Air Tankers have been grounded as a "mark of respect" Early Thursday afternoon, the NSW Rural …

Aussie burned in massive inferno caused by wildfires
5 years, 2 months ago

Aussie burned in massive inferno caused by wildfires

Deccan Chronicle  

Burragate, Australia: Two wildfires merged to form a massive inferno in southeast Australia on Saturday, near where a man suffered serious burns protecting a home during a night of treacherous conditions during the nation’s unprecedented fire crisis. Authorities were assessing the damage after firefighters battled flames fanned by strong winds through the night and lightning strikes sparked new blazes in …

Fire in NSW leaves more than 2,000 homes damaged or destroyed as authorities brace for bad conditions
5 years, 2 months ago

Fire in NSW leaves more than 2,000 homes damaged or destroyed as authorities brace for bad conditions

ABC  

Milder conditions are providing a short reprieve for exhausted firefighters across NSW and Victoria before dangerous bushfire weather is set to return on Friday. Key points: On Friday temperatures are expected to reach the mid-30s on the coast and low-to-mid-40s inland The damage bill from bushfires across the country since September is estimated at $700 million Rainfall has not been …

Deadly fires are threatening Australia’s entire way of life
5 years, 2 months ago

Deadly fires are threatening Australia’s entire way of life

CNN  

CNN — Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison may have thought a visit to a fire-ravaged town would help boost his image after a series of stumbles in handling the country’s bushfire crisis. Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images A Royal Australian Navy MH-60R Seahawk "Romeo" helicopter refuels onboard HMAS Adelaide during Operation Bushfire Assist, on Sunday, January 5, in this image …

A firefighter was killed in the Australia bushfires. His son received a medal to honor his father’s bravery
5 years, 2 months ago

A firefighter was killed in the Australia bushfires. His son received a medal to honor his father’s bravery

CNN  

CNN — The 19-month-old son of a firefighter killed while battling Australia’s bushfires received a posthumous medal to honor his father’s bravery on Thursday. Harvey, Keaton’s young son, was dressed in a firefighter outfit with a pacifier in his mouth as New South Wales Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons pinned the medal to his chest. Posted by NSW Rural …

Fires in Australia: Seven people have died in the past 24 hours
5 years, 2 months ago

Fires in Australia: Seven people have died in the past 24 hours

CNN  

CNN — Seven people have died in the past 24 hours in the Australian state of New South Wales as blazing wildfires continue to tear through bushland and towns. Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images A Royal Australian Navy MH-60R Seahawk "Romeo" helicopter refuels onboard HMAS Adelaide during Operation Bushfire Assist, on Sunday, January 5, in this image provided by the …

Bushfires on NSW South Coast kill seven people, destroy 176 buildings
5 years, 2 months ago

Bushfires on NSW South Coast kill seven people, destroy 176 buildings

ABC  

Seven people have died and 176 homes have been destroyed by devastating bushfires that hit southern New South Wales on Wednesday. Key points: Death toll expected to rise as number of people killed reaches seven RFS says 176 homes have been destroyed with 89 homes lost in Conjola Park Karen Lissa thought she was going to die when a bushfire …

In Australia Wildfires, Scenes Of Smoke, Sparks And Chaos
5 years, 2 months ago

In Australia Wildfires, Scenes Of Smoke, Sparks And Chaos

NPR  

In Australia Wildfires, Scenes Of Smoke, Sparks And Chaos Enlarge this image toggle caption Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images Wildfires are a regular occurrence in Australia, but on New Year's Eve, residents of the state of New South Wales experienced blazes stronger and more destructive than they had in years. The New South Wales Rural …

Raging wildfires trap 4,000 at Australian town’s waterfront
5 years, 2 months ago

Raging wildfires trap 4,000 at Australian town’s waterfront

Associated Press  

PERTH, Australia — Wildfires burning across Australia’s two most populous states Tuesday trapped residents of a seaside town in apocalyptic conditions and killed at least two people while more property along the country’s east coast fell victim to a devastating fire season. New South Wales state Rural Fire Services Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons said this wildfire season is the worst on …

Death toll of Australia's fire disaster reaches 10 as volunteer firefighter is killed in Albury
5 years, 2 months ago

Death toll of Australia's fire disaster reaches 10 as volunteer firefighter is killed in Albury

Daily Mail  

One volunteer firefighter has been killed and two other members of the crew injured after their truck rolled while they were fighting a blaze. Strong winds are believed to have rolled the truck, killing Mr McPaul and injuring another crew member who was also battling a blaze in the refuge area behind the property. The RFS on Monday afternoon confirmed …

NSW volunteer firefighter dies after truck rollover near Victorian border
5 years, 2 months ago

NSW volunteer firefighter dies after truck rollover near Victorian border

ABC  

A volunteer firefighter has died and two others have been injured while working on a fire burning near Albury, the NSW Rural Fire Service has confirmed. Key points: All three firefighters were working on a blaze near Jingellic, 70 kilometres east of Albury It follows difficult conditions in which some fires generated dangerous thunderstorms Temperatures hit the low 40s in …

Australia wildfires: Firefighters killed as 'catastrophic' blazes encircle Sydney
5 years, 3 months ago

Australia wildfires: Firefighters killed as 'catastrophic' blazes encircle Sydney

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Catastrophic conditions fuelled massive bushfires …

Two volunteer firefighters die during NSW bushfires after RFS truck rolls off road
5 years, 3 months ago

Two volunteer firefighters die during NSW bushfires after RFS truck rolls off road

ABC  

Two volunteer firefighters were killed and three others injured in "the worst imaginable set of circumstances" when their truck rolled after being hit by a tree in Sydney's south-west. Key points: The men who died, Geoff Keaton, 32, and Andrew O'Dwyer, 36, were both fathers to young children Their truck was part of a convoy near the Green Wattle Creek …

South Australian bushfires destroy homes, as person dies in car crash in Murraylands
5 years, 3 months ago

South Australian bushfires destroy homes, as person dies in car crash in Murraylands

ABC  

A person has been killed and an unknown number of homes have been destroyed in fires burning throughout South Australia. Key points: CFS responded to 200 blazes throughout the state A driver died when a car hit a tree near one of the fires Four firefighters are being treated for burns and smoke inhalation By Saturday morning, there was only …

NSW bushfire burning at Kerry Ridge downgraded to watch and act, 'mega-fire' downgraded to advice
5 years, 3 months ago

NSW bushfire burning at Kerry Ridge downgraded to watch and act, 'mega-fire' downgraded to advice

ABC  

The Gospers Mountain "mega-fire" burning north-west of Sydney, as well as a bushfire in the Hunter region have both been downgraded. Fire crews lost control of a backburn on the "mega-fire" yesterday afternoon and 20 structures around Mount Irvine, Mount Wilson and Mount Tomah were destroyed as a result. RFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons said the crews in the area were …

Homes believed lost in NSW 'mega blaze' as firefighters tackle 70-metre flames in windy conditions
5 years, 3 months ago

Homes believed lost in NSW 'mega blaze' as firefighters tackle 70-metre flames in windy conditions

ABC  

A "mega blaze" is believed to have destroyed several homes in the Hawkesbury area north-west of Sydney, where authorities issued an emergency warning. NSW Rural Fire Service Deputy Commissioner Rob Rogers said there were reports properties were "impacted" after the fire grew "considerably" at its southern end over the afternoon. "Firefighters are trying to protect as many properties as they …

Several dead, hundreds of homes burned in Australia’s ‘mega fire’
5 years, 3 months ago

Several dead, hundreds of homes burned in Australia’s ‘mega fire’

Al Jazeera  

Bushfires blazing in state of New South Wales merge into what firefighters have dubbed a ‘mega fire’. Fires raging out of control in the Australian state of New South Wales have merged into what firefighters dubbed a “mega fire”, escalating the destruction of the country’s worst fire season on record. Cooler weather and more favourable wind conditions have assisted firefighters …

NSW bushfires threatening properties as hot, windy conditions stoke flames
5 years, 3 months ago

NSW bushfires threatening properties as hot, windy conditions stoke flames

ABC  

More than 100 fires were burning across NSW on Tuesday night due to warm and windy conditions, with an emergency situation continuing at the Currowan fire on the South Coast. Key points: The Currowan bushfire between Batemans Bay and Ulladulla has spread towards the coast and remains at emergency level The emergency alert issued for a fire burning through the …

Firefighters battle to save residents and properties from NSW South Coast bushfire
5 years, 3 months ago

Firefighters battle to save residents and properties from NSW South Coast bushfire

ABC  

Firefighters and aircraft have spent the night attacking a massive, fast-moving bushfire threatening six beach communities on the New South Wales South Coast. Key points: The fire reached the coast on Tuesday and spread quickly towards Kioloa, Pebbly Beach, Depot Beach and Durras North Residents in those areas, as well as Termeil and Flat Rock, are urged to shelter and …

NSW bushfires destroy more than 250 homes in a week as RFS warns number will rise
5 years, 4 months ago

NSW bushfires destroy more than 250 homes in a week as RFS warns number will rise

ABC  

More than 250 homes have been destroyed by bushfires in the last week in northern New South Wales, the Rural Fire Service has confirmed, and the figure is set to rise. Key points: Hundreds of victims of the NSW fires are expected to be displaced The RFS said the tally of homes destroyed would likely rise as crews reached affected …

NSW bushfires: Inside the community that's now a ghost town after blazes ripped out its heart
5 years, 4 months ago

NSW bushfires: Inside the community that's now a ghost town after blazes ripped out its heart

ABC  

It was four days of waiting by a roadblock, imagining the worst. Access had been denied back into the decimated community of Wytaliba, just east of Glen Innes in northern NSW, as authorities assessed the damage including the risk from fresh dangers like falling burnt trees. Journalists descended on Wytaliba this week, hoping to put it on the map, but …

NSW fires destroy homes, leave people trapped as RFS fights 15 emergency blazes
5 years, 4 months ago

NSW fires destroy homes, leave people trapped as RFS fights 15 emergency blazes

ABC  

The NSW Rural Fire Service says two houses have been destroyed and people are trapped in their homes, as an unprecedented bushfire emergency grips the state. The RFS said firefighters were in "uncharted territory" and at the peak of the crisis, a record 17 blazes burned simultaneously at emergency level. RFS commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons said parts of the M1 motorway …

Fire damage in Tasmania's south-west wilderness revealed in new photos
6 years, 2 months ago

Fire damage in Tasmania's south-west wilderness revealed in new photos

ABC  

New photos have revealed the extent of the damage by a large fire burning in national park in Tasmania's south-west wilderness. Firefighters brace for warm weather The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting a "very high" fire danger until Friday, as hot to very hot conditions are expected in parts of Tasmania. Tourists fined, thrown out of park for lighting fire …

NSW crews fly in to back up Tasmanian firefighters on massive Gell River blaze
6 years, 2 months ago

NSW crews fly in to back up Tasmanian firefighters on massive Gell River blaze

ABC  

Fire crews are bracing for difficult conditions over the next 48 hours at the Gell River blaze in south-west Tasmania, as reinforcements arrive from New South Wales. Key points: There is a high fire danger and total fire ban in southern Tasmania Specialist firefighters from NSW will be dropped in by helicopter today at the northern edge of the blaze …

NSW fires: Uarbry couple mourn loss of town and fear living in the bush again
8 years, 1 month ago

NSW fires: Uarbry couple mourn loss of town and fear living in the bush again

ABC  

Mark and Jane Rice's home in Uarbry was spared from the fire, but with most of their community now destroyed they feel as though they are homeless. "We chose to get married here and have our reception in the dance hall — both are now gone," Ms Rice said. The couple said that as they were driving out of town …

NSW fires: Uarbry all but wiped out as firefighters continue to battle blazes
8 years, 1 month ago

NSW fires: Uarbry all but wiped out as firefighters continue to battle blazes

ABC  

Most of the small community of Uarbry has been wiped out by a bushfire burning near Dunedoo, residents say, as the New South Wales Rural Fire Service continues to battle blazes across the state. Two firefighters seriously injured NSW RFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons said two firefighters had been hospitalised for injuries received fighting Sunday's fires. The NSW RFS issued emergency …

Tasmanian bushfires: NSW, ACT send firefighters to help as state battles dozens of bushfires
9 years, 2 months ago

Tasmanian bushfires: NSW, ACT send firefighters to help as state battles dozens of bushfires

ABC  

NSW and ACT emergency services agencies are sending 140 people to assist in the bushfire emergency in Tasmania. no significant rainfall on the horizon, local resources are understandably stretched," NSW Rural Fire Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons said. The remote area specialists being sent are made up of 60 NSW RFS firefighters, 20 NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service firefighters, and 20 …

SE Australia bushfires raging as crews fight to save lives and homes
11 years, 2 months ago

SE Australia bushfires raging as crews fight to save lives and homes

ABC  

Bushfires are continuing to burn across south-eastern Australia after a day hundreds of firefighters fought to save lives and homes. Officials confirmed that a woman died in the Grampians fire at Roses Gap, and three homes were destroyed in South Australia's Eden Valley north-east of Adelaide. Key points: More than 100 bushfires are burning across Victoria, South Australia and New …

Firefighters in control as Blue Mountains bushfire threat eases
11 years, 5 months ago

Firefighters in control as Blue Mountains bushfire threat eases

ABC  

The NSW Rural Fire Service is continuing to gain the upper hand in the battle against bushfires in the Blue Mountains, but warns it could take weeks for them to be extinguished. The fire burning near Springwood is within containment lines, although the RFS says residents may see some smoke and should remain vigilant. "It's a very difficult period for …

Military exercise sparked big Australian wildfire
11 years, 5 months ago

Military exercise sparked big Australian wildfire

India TV News  

Sydney : Fire officials defended Australia's defense department on Thursday after investigators revealed a military training exercise ignited the largest of the wildfires that have torn across the nation's most populous state over the past week. The Rural Fire Service said Wednesday that one of the more than 100 fires that have burned since last week began at a Defense …

NSW bushfire emergency: Firefighters hope to take advantage of cooler conditions
11 years, 5 months ago

NSW bushfire emergency: Firefighters hope to take advantage of cooler conditions

ABC  

Thousands of people in New South Wales are enduring another uncertain night as the state's bushfire situation remains dynamic and dangerous. "These fires are all quite large and still burning aggressively at parts, and people still need to remain vigilant and ensure that they keep up to date with the bushfire situation." In the worst-hit areas in the Blue Mountains, …

Live: Fire threat eases across southern Australia
12 years, 2 months ago

Live: Fire threat eases across southern Australia

ABC  

Cooler weather across New South Wales and Victoria has given fire crews a chance to get on top of about a dozen fires still burning across the south-east of the country. The NSW Rural Fire Service says of the 84 fires burning across the state, the blaze causing the most concern is near Coonabarabran in the north-west, which covers 53,000 …

Firefighters fear complacency after NSW deaths
12 years, 9 months ago

Firefighters fear complacency after NSW deaths

ABC  

Fire and Rescue New South Wales believes heaters or log fires sparked two overnight blazes that killed elderly people. An elderly woman died when her weatherboard home caught alight at about 2:00am at Wallerwang, west of the Blue Mountains near Lithgow. He says there have been 27 house fires in NSW since winter officially started five days ago. "Our real …

Crews plan back-burning through night
18 years, 2 months ago

Crews plan back-burning through night

ABC  

Victoria's fire authorities are hoping to complete a 30-kilometre back-burn overnight around a fire burning in Victoria's north-east. A separate fire at Hermit Mountain in the remote north-east of Victoria, near the New South Wales border, is burning out of control near Tom Groggin station. "New South Wales were assisting Victoria yesterday, we had something like 11 aircraft working on …

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