Tag: fire and rescue
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COASTIES TAKE WALK IN FIRIES’ SHOES
Our firefighters regularly put their lives on the line for us, rushing into burning buildings and facing other hazardous situations. On Tuesday, a group of Central Coast community representatives got a firsthand look at what it’s like for those on the frontline.
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FIRE TEARS THROUGH DERELICT GOSFORD BUILDING
Fire has ripped through an abandoned building in Gosford this afternoon. Orange flames burst through the windows of the derelict Beane Street building, as black smoke billowed into the sky. More than a dozen people were evacuated from neighbouring buildings. Fire and Rescue Crews were decontaminated for asbestos, after extinguishing the blaze in less than…
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HOME DESTROYED BY FIRE IN WYOMING
More than 20 firefighters were called to a Wyoming house last night when it quickly became engulfed in flames. It’s not yet known how or even where it started. (overnight vision courtesy of Taz Jenson)
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CENTRAL COAST FAMILY HOMELESS AFTER GARAGE FIRE SPREADS
There’s been a lucky escape for a Tuggerah family after a fire broke out at their Ambrosius Court home on Friday afternoon. Six firefighting crews were called to the address just before 3 o’clock, after flames spread from the garage. The blaze damaging two bedrooms and causing part of the roof to collapse. While no one was…
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NEW TANKER PROTECTS FIRIES PROTECTING COASTIES
Local firefighters have received a safety boost with Saratoga Fire and Rescue getting a brand new tanker. The truck features four-wheel drive capability, to help with navigating rough terrain. It can also carry 3,500 litres of water for an emergency. Its cabin protection features, including a water spray system, are a huge advantage for the…
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CENTRAL COAST FAMILY HOMELESS AFTER EARLY MORNING FIRE
A young family has been left homeless after a fire tore through a Chittaway Bay house this morning. Firefighters say a quick evacuation and the decision to get out and stay out saved their lives.
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THE ENTRANCE HOUSE GUTTED BY FIRE
Residents at The Entrance awoke to the sound of sirens this morning, as a vacant house was destroyed by flames. Detectives are working to determine the cause, with the inferno thought to be suspicious.