Update on nsw fire

Largest coal plant vanishes in a puff of smoke The ft m chimney at the former Longannet coal-fired power station is demolished on December 9 in Kincardine, Scotland. Major highway south-west of Perth remains closed due to heavy smoke Bushfires are raging across parts of the Augusta-Margaret River Shire in Western Australia, km south of Perth. Dozens of Australian animals listed as endangered overnight Overnight Australian species were added to a "red list" of animals deemed vulnerable to extinction.

Residents evacuated as bushfires ravage parts of WA amid heatwave As Western Australia's record-breaking hot weather continues, bushfires have broken out. Perth experiences one of the hottest early summer weeks in 90 years Maximum temperatures are expected to remain above 30 degrees in Perth as it experiences a record hot spell.

Bushfire rages near Western Australia town of Koondoola A deliberately lit bushfire has put residents in the Western Australian town of Koondoola on high alert as the fire burned out of control. Cardboard city erected in Sydney for homeless mice, rats, lizards A cardboard city has been erected by ecologists in nature sanctuary in Sydney, for animals left homeless by fires.

New study reveals what's really behind Australia's worsening bushfires The average annual area burned in Australian bushfires has grown by per cent in the past 32 years, a landmark study found. Summer bushfire forecast predicts high-risk regions in western NSW Despite above average rainfall in recent months, large swathes of NSW are at risk of a higher than normal bushfire season this summer, the National Council for Fire and Emergencies Services have said.

Emergency warning issued for out-of-control bushfire east of Perth An emergency warning has been issued for an out-of-control bushfire east of Perth. Firefighters to be taught how to save wildlife from bushfires Firefighters in NSW will be given special training to try and help save wildlife caught up in bushfires. Novel approach to keep firefighters safe ahead of bushfire season The battle to prepare for this year's bushfire season is well underway with a critical program being used to keep firefighters safe.

Two to stand trial over death of NZ volunteer firefighter in Mr Pullen, a volunteer firefighter from New Zealand, was in the region helping with the firefighting effort in when police allege he was struck and killed on a road outside of Singleton. Police investigate suspicious fires in Sydney's west At least 29 suspicious fires that occurred between May and July this year are under investigation. To improve your experience update it here. News NSW Fires.

Twin girls dead after fire near Byron possibly started by candle Twin girls have died after a house fire, near Byron Bay in NSW, with the blaze believed to have been started by a candle on top of a piano. Firefighters battle factory fire in Sydney's west A Sydney factory has caught fire in Lidcombe, in the city's west, sending large plumes of potentially hazardous smoke into the air. Fireball-dropping drones part of new technology upgrades for NSW firefighters NSW emergency fire services have been bolstered by a range of new technological advances that will give crews more information about the blazes they're fighting.

Boy praised for being 'brave' after getting fingers stuck in plug hole The child had four of his fingers "well and truly trapped in the basin's drain plug hole" when rescue teams arrived at the family home near Newcastle. Body of a man found inside burnt out home in Sydney's south Emergency crews made the discovery soon after putting out the blaze just after 8am. Residents in NSW warned of smoke as hazard reduction burns begin Smoke may settle in low lying residential areas tomorrow and over the weekend across Greater Sydney particularly in the north, north west and Central Coast.

Extreme Canada fires similar to devastating Australian season Australian fire and emergency crews are now in the thick of Canada's raging wildfires, facing conditions disturbingly akin to the devastating bushfire season. Urgent carbon monoxide poisoning warning Authorities are warning families not to bring coal-burning devices indoors during winter after 17 people presented to hospital in NSW in one week with carbon monoxide poisoning. Each incident is given a name to assist with managing multiple incidents.

The name of an incident does not necessarily reflect the exact location of that incident. A fire which is spreading on one or more fronts. Effective containment strategies are not in place for the entire perimeter. The fire is at a stage where fire fighting resources are only required for patrol purposes and major re-ignition is unlikely. You may be in danger and need to take action immediately. Any delay now puts your life at risk. There is a heightened level of threat. Conditions are changing and you need to start taking action now to protect you and your family.

Curtis Scott pleads not guilty to domestic violence charges Unregistered NRL player Curtis Scott has pleaded not guilty to domestic violence charges as a court heard his ex-girlfriend and accuser has moved to the same street as his current partner. Teenage boy charged with murder after year-old fatally stabbed A teenage boy died in hospital after being fatally stabbed on the New South Wales Central Coast overnight. Merchants on Amazon selling boxes of tampons for triple figures Some sellers on Amazon are selling boxes of tampons to Australians at massively inflated prices, as the COVID crippled supply lines leave supermarket shelves empty.

Sydney restaurant's new employ fast becoming boss' favourite The newest employee at the Matterhorn Swiss restaurant in Turramurra, on Sydney's north shore, is fast becoming the boss' favourite.

Mum unable to get ambulance after giving birth on bathroom floor Sydney mum Melanie Moir, a midwife, had a 'rapid labour' and gave birth to her son, Ethan, on her bathroom floor on January 2. Flash flooding hits Lithgow after sudden deluge of rain NSW State Emergency Services said there have been more than 50 calls for help since 1.

Lithgow hit by flash flooding after sudden downpour Flash flooding has hit Lithgow in NSW's Blue Mountains after the area experienced a month's worth of rain in just an hour. NSW's 25, cases an 'underestimate', 11 more die with virus Reporting a positive rapid antigen test could soon become mandatory in New South Wales as the testing system continues to pivot away from PCR. Man and woman charged over alleged drugging, sexual assault on NYE On New Year's Day a woman went to police in north-west NSW and said she had been drugged and raped over a number of hours the night before.

NSW doubles rapid test order amid deadliest day of pandemic Sixteen more people have died with the virus, making it the state's deadliest day since the pandemic began. Critical workers in NSW given iso exemption amid supply issues Asymptomatic close contacts who are "critical" workers in the grocery and manufacturing sectors will be given an isolation exemption to attend work.