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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

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

Nymboida bushfire warning eases, containment work continues at Scone

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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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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

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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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NSW RFS volunteer dies after medical episode while working on Bean Creek fire near Kyogle
1 year, 2 months ago

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

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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 …

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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

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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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Man's body recovered from floodwaters as severe weather to impact flood-affected NSW communities
2 years, 2 months ago

Man's body recovered from floodwaters as severe weather to impact flood-affected NSW communities

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Giant hail, damaging winds, severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall is forecast to hit already flood-affected communities in southern and western New South Wales over the next three days and will continue into next week. Key points: The BOM and SES say intense storms are set to impact communities already reeling from flooding over the next few days The RFS has …

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NSW border town of Mungindi loses only supermarket in overnight fire
4 years, 3 months ago

NSW border town of Mungindi loses only supermarket in overnight fire

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Locals say they will be forced to leave their border bubble to get supplies after the only butcher and supermarket in town burned down. Key points: The fire burnt out-of-control for over two hours Moree Plains mayor says locals would need to leave the border bubble for essential supplies The Northern Tablelands MP says a temporary store will be established …

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