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The Latest Breaking News from Fire and Rescue NSW

Lithium-ion battery behind latest killer house fire

Investigators say an overcharged e-bike battery was likely the cause of a house fire that killed a man in the western suburbs of a capital city.

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‘Fastest-growing fire risk’: why do lithium batteries keep exploding across Australia?

Fire and Rescue NSW responded to 272 battery-related fires last year, while Victoria and Queensland authorities say they happen almost every day

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Firefighters contain huge industrial blaze in Sydney

A huge industrial fire in southwest Sydney has been contained, with more than 100 firefighters called to the scene.

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Firefighters confront bus collision, casualties in realistic scenario

The details of the simulation were secret until services arrived.

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Police comb scene of fire after home 'extensively damaged'

Neighbours said the residents weren't home at the time.

Newcastle Herald

Water In Sydney Harbour Looks Like Forbidden Green Gatorade Right Now & Can I Take A Sip?

“It boggles the mind,” said superintendent Adam Dewberry.

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Building destroyed in suspicious fire, police investigate

The blaze took multiple crews more than two hours to extinguish.

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Derelict house alight, police treat as suspicious

Emergency services were called just after 6am this morning.

Newcastle Herald

'Oh my god, it's gonna blow': garbage truck blaze a scary wake-up call

A resident has described the moment the truck burst into flames.

Newcastle Herald

Car engulfed by flames, police investigate arson

Fire and Rescue NSW were late on Saturday August 10.

Newcastle Herald

Tributes laid for teenager lost in Cessnock house fire

'He didn't deserve this.'

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Cars destroyed in suspicious fire at Hunter hospital, building saved

Fire crews worked to prevent the fire spreading to the building.

Newcastle Herald

Police Are Investigating A House Fire As A ‘Domestic-Related Homicide’ After 3 Kids Were Killed

A 28-year-old man has been arrested at the scene in Lalor Park.

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Man cut free from wreckage after crash in the Hunter Valley

Emergency services were called to a single-vehicle crash on Cessnock Road.

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Resident suffers burns as fierce fire destroys Hunter house

Three people evacuated the burning home.

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Mother ‘devastated’ as daughter’s body found in rubble of Sydney home that collapsed after explosion

Rescue teams had worked around the clock looking for Mhey Yumol Jasmin after the blast in Whalan on Saturday

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'Taps, noises': Crews comb rubble for missing resident

Fire crews and police are searching for a missing resident feared trapped in rubble after a townhouse collapsed in Sydney's west following a large explosion.

Newcastle Herald

'Uninhabitable': fierce fire rips through disability support building

It took firefighters an hour to bring the blaze under control.

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Two narrowly escape harm after car smashes into shop

It is believed the driver lost control of the vehicle.

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Vehicle or hazard: electric car charge rules under fire

Property developers say installing electric car chargers in apartment buildings is becoming almost impossible due to inconsistent safety rules.

Newcastle Herald

Cars, caravan torched in string of arson attacks at Wallsend

Fire crews were fighting one blaze while offenders were lighting up the next vehicle.

Newcastle Herald

'As it was': Burwood Inn owner lodges plans for rebuild after fire

The heritage pub could reopen in several months.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter home damaged after fire breaks out

At least six fire trucks were tasked to help extinguish the flames.

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Yacht burns at popular Port Stephens marina

The fire was contained to one vessel.

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Call for e-bike and e-scooter restrictions, EV training

An inquiry is exploring if new rules are needed to safely operate electric and hybrid cars but it's two-wheeled vehicles that are getting the most attention.

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