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UPDATE: Gas leak fears in hospital theatres

A SURGEON fell ill and another staff member collapsed at Lismore Base Hospital, sparking an emergency response.

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28th Aug. 2018 7:08 AM

ATMOSPHERE CHECK: A Fire & Rescue NSW Lismore Hazmat crew were at Lismore Base Hospital early Monday morning to check on a possible gas leak. After conducting atmospheric tests it was declared safe.

Backyard blaze next to Bruce Hwy sparks concern

Firefighters have left the scene of a backyard blaze next to the Bruce Highway at Cooroy.

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23rd Aug. 2018 3:08 PM

Six QFES crews are rushing to put out a blaze next to the Bruce Highway.

Closures in place as Gordonbrook fire jumps road

Residents are urged to remain cautious as the crews attend to the fire.

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22nd Aug. 2018 1:08 PM

The Gordonbrook fire has jumped the road and closures are in place.

Fiefighters fight to control blaze at North Deep Cree

Firefighters are continuing their efforts to control a blaze at North Deep Creek.

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20th Aug. 2018 5:08 PM

Fire threatens North Deep Creek properties

Residents told to prepare to leave as conditions could get worse.

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20th Aug. 2018 4:08 PM

Reinforcements arrive to fight Burnett bushfires

Most of the recruits were only called in for the job on late Sunday afternoon.

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20th Aug. 2018 1:08 PM

FIREYS: Rural firefighters Jim Sharpe, Nigel Terrell, Mike Orkibi and Kevin Guyer fuel up at Glendon St Cafe before heading off to assist with the South Burnett fires.

Fire breaks out near school, major traffic issues

Diversions are in place near a Sunshine Coast school as fire burns in bushland, causing a major smoke hazard.

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16th Aug. 2018 1:08 PM

FILE PHOTO: Firefighters are responding to a fire near Meridan State College at Little Mountain.

US water bombers arrive in two weeks for summer

FIREYS battled fires this week without two of the service’s greatest weapons. The two huge US water bombers are leased each...

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16th Aug. 2018 4:08 AM

The view over Bega Valley to the fire at Bemboka from Brown Mountain on Wednesday.

Parrot stuck on roof tells rescuers to ‘f*** off’

HOW’S this for ungrateful? Firefighters called in to rescue a macaw stuck on a roof were told by the foul-mouthed bird to...

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14th Aug. 2018 4:08 PM

The crew were told to bond with the parrot by saying "I love you".

Fireys, paramedics rush to car on roof

EMERGENCY services rushed to a car crash at Glass House Mountains where a car was reportedly on its roof.

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14th Aug. 2018 11:08 AM

FILE PHOTO: Firefighters and paramedics were called to reports of a car on its roof at Glass House Mountains this morning.

Firefighters return to Ballandean bushfire, flames continue

Crews back on scene this morning but firefighters are being praised for massive efforts with more than 60 vegetation fires...

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13th Aug. 2018 8:08 AM

TIMELY REMINDER: Bushfires throughout the region over the weekend come as a warning of the dangerous conditions.

Man, 60, hospitalised after motorbike rolls into gully

A MAN in his 60s has been airlifted to hospital after he suffered serious injuries from a motorbike accident on a Sunshine...

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10th Aug. 2018 12:08 PM

A rescue helicopter is at the scene of a hinterland motorbike accident where a man in his 60s is trapped down an embankment.

Hiker hospitalised after Mt Ngungun injury

A HIKER has been hospitalised after they were injured on the Mt Ngungun track.

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10th Aug. 2018 11:08 AM

A hiker injured themselves about seven minutes up the Mt Ngungun track.

CAUTION: Crews still on scene at bushfire

Residents are urged to decide what actions they will take if the bushfire situation changes.

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10th Aug. 2018 9:08 AM

BUSY: Local fire crews were kept busy after many fires broke out across the South Burnett on Saturday.

OPINION: Seriously, give our fireys a break

WE'VE said it before and we'll say it again - our firefighters are heroes.

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06th Aug. 2018 4:08 PM

Kingaroy firefighters attending to the grass fire on Kelvyn St on Saturday night at 11pm.

UPDATE: Cause of wrecking yard fire discovered

At least 8 cars in flames as three crews work to fight blaze

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06th Aug. 2018 11:08 AM

Wrecking yard fire

VIDEO: Tweed Heads Fire and Rescue.

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02nd Aug. 2018 9:08 AM

Firefighters battle five grass fires in two hours

ONE blaze was burning close to a property as multiple crews were called to fight the series of fires.

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23rd July 2018 7:07 AM

GRASS FIRES: Crews were called to fight five blazes on the Southern Downs.

Emergency crews kept busy as grass fire flares near Gympie

firefighters are currently backburning and strengthening firebreaks.

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22nd July 2018 4:07 PM

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Gladstone firefighters' numbers to be bolstered

Gladstone will receive 10 new recruits to bolster numbers.

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21st July 2018 1:07 PM

Member for Gladstone Glenn Butcher, Inspector Barry Maulga, Acting Chief Superintendent Paul Smeath enjoy a joke after the presser.

Dry conditions have firefighters on edge

FIREFIGHTERS are urging Bundaberg residents to be aware this bushfire season as fires are predicted to increase more than...

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08th July 2018 6:07 PM

HIGH DANGER: Rural Fire service's south-west regional manager Tony Johnstone said there has been extremely dry conditions leading into bushfire season.

Fire crews battle blaze on roof of Nambour home

UPDATE: FIREFIGHTERS have entered a Nambour home after reports of a fire on the Cope St property.

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05th June 2018 12:06 PM

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Woman suffers smoke inhalation in Maroochydore shop fire

UPDATE: Firefighters believe a dryer caught fire before smoke began issuing from a business this afternoon, leaving...

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25th May 2018 1:05 PM

EMERGENCY: 2 sinking cars, 2 fires, 10 call outs

Here's how the past three days unfolded in the Gympie region

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21st May 2018 11:05 AM

Paramedics and the RACQ Lifeflight rescue helicopter were called to a Tuchekoi property after a petrol vapour explosion on Sunday.

Facing the devastation after a house fire

All it takes is a forgotten burning candle, a faulty electrical appliance or an unattended frying pan for your world to...

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19th May 2018 7:05 AM

BE PREPARED: Coffs Harbour-based Fire and Rescue firefighters have called on the community to be prepared for winter and the likelihood of house fires. Here local crews respond to a call-out in Moonee St this week.