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Bushfire in Pilliga State Forest near Narrabri in north-west NSW upgraded to emergency level
1 year ago

Bushfire in Pilliga State Forest near Narrabri in north-west NSW upgraded to emergency level

ABC  

A bushfire near Narrabri in north-west NSW has been upgraded to emergency warning level for the second time in 24 hours, with residents in the area of Bohena Creek told it is to late to leave. Key points: A bushfire in the Pilliga State Forest has burnt more than 64,000 hectares The Rural Fire Service says there are concerns for …

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Volunteer RFS firefighter Leo Fransen remembered as loving family man in Forster funeral service
1 year ago

Volunteer RFS firefighter Leo Fransen remembered as loving family man in Forster funeral service

ABC  

A volunteer firefighter killed by a falling tree while battling a major blaze in northern New South Wales has been remembered as a compassionate and loving family man. Key points: Leo Fransen died fighting a bushfire in northern NSW on November 16 Family and friends have remembered him as a dedicated volunteer and family man RFS commissioner posthumously awards Mr …

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Captain Leo Fransen identified as volunteer firefighter who died while battling NSW blaze
1 year, 1 month ago

Captain Leo Fransen identified as volunteer firefighter who died while battling NSW blaze

ABC  

A lifelong volunteer firefighter who died while battling a bushfire burning in the New South Wales north-west has been remembered as a "committed life member" of the Rural Fire Service. Key points: Diamond Beach RFS Captain Leo Fransen died after he was struck by a tree while fighting fires in the state's north-west Captain Fransen was part of a strike …

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Queensland's Scenic Rim on alert amid dry conditions, high fuel loads and Black Summer bushfire memories
1 year, 1 month ago

Queensland's Scenic Rim on alert amid dry conditions, high fuel loads and Black Summer bushfire memories

ABC  

A timely change in the wind saved Charlie Clarke's cattle farm from devastation during the Black Summer bushfires of 2019. On the Scenic Rim, west of the Gold Coast, fire bans have been enforced early in the season, and on Mr Clarke's Beechmont smallholding, the lack of rain has stunted the grass pastures. Past experiences prepare residents Bushfires that swept …

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Extreme bushfire warning for northern NSW and the Hunter as BOM forecasts near-record heat
1 year, 1 month ago

Extreme bushfire warning for northern NSW and the Hunter as BOM forecasts near-record heat

ABC  

A fire raging south-west of Grafton on the NSW Mid North Coast escalated to Emergency level on Wednesday afternoon before being downgraded to Advice hours later, with residents in the region being advised to seek shelter. Key points: Hot and dry conditions are driving two bushfires in northern NSW Extreme fire risk was declared in the Hunter, North-Western and Northern …

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Nymboida bushfire warning eases, containment work continues at Scone
1 year, 2 months ago

Nymboida bushfire warning eases, containment work continues at Scone

ABC  

Residents in a rural area south-west of Grafton on the NSW North Coast remain on alert after a nearby fire returned to the emergency warning level for a second time before being downgraded. Key points: The Glens Creeks Road fire at Nymboida was burning at Emergency level until 5pm About 30 properties were under threat throughout the afternoon The emergency …

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Bushfire near Kempsey will take 'at least a week' to contain, as PM Anthony Albanese warns of 'difficult' summer
1 year, 2 months ago

Bushfire near Kempsey will take 'at least a week' to contain, as PM Anthony Albanese warns of 'difficult' summer

ABC  

The Prime Minister has paid his respects to a man who died protecting his home in Temagog during the Willi Willi Road fires, near Kempsey. Key points: The Willi Willi Road fire near Kempsey has burned through more than 23,000 hectares Hat Head Road has reopened for residents, with the RFS warning motorists to take caution Firefighters say conditions are …

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NSW fire in Willi Willi Road in Kempsey area burns more than 9,600 hectares, fire service says
1 year, 2 months ago

NSW fire in Willi Willi Road in Kempsey area burns more than 9,600 hectares, fire service says

ABC  

A fire in the north of New South Wales that has razed 9,600 hectares is yet to be contained, but has been downgraded to watch and act, the fire service says. Key points: On Monday, more than 1,000 firefighters were active across the state with three reaching emergency level The RFS said properties have been lost, but it was not …

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Schools closed, extreme fire danger warnings issued in NSW as hot, windy weather returns
1 year, 2 months ago

Schools closed, extreme fire danger warnings issued in NSW as hot, windy weather returns

ABC  

Six New South Wales schools are closed as hot and windy conditions set in across large parts of the state, while the recovery effort from a large fire still burning on the state's Far South Coast begins. Key points: Six total fire bans are in place amid extreme fire danger for five NSW regions Nearly 50 fires are already burning …

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Promised RFS chopper arrives briefly in Coffs Harbour before heading to flooded central-west NSW
2 years, 1 month ago

Promised RFS chopper arrives briefly in Coffs Harbour before heading to flooded central-west NSW

ABC  

A $6-million Rural Fire Service helicopter has arrived at its new home at Coffs Harbour but has already been deployed to respond to flooding in central-west New South Wales. Key points: A RFS helicopter primarily used for rescue will be permanently based in Coffs Harbour The chopper is being used to help with the flood response in central-west NSW Coffs …

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