Sydney Bushfire Emergency: Homes Under Threat in Leppington
Emergency crews battle a fast-moving bushfire in Leppington, Sydney's south-west. Over a dozen crews are on scene as residents are urged to prepare to leave. Stay alert.
Emergency crews battle a fast-moving bushfire in Leppington, Sydney's south-west. Over a dozen crews are on scene as residents are urged to prepare to leave. Stay alert.
A massive fire involving 100 tonnes of chicken manure sparked a major emergency response in Waurn Ponds, Geelong. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours. Read the full story.
A massive fire has destroyed the Sapphire Wood Furniture factory in Greenacre, Sydney. Dozens of firefighters are on scene. No injuries reported.
The NASCAR community is grieving after a house fire claimed the life of driver Denny Hamlin's father. His mother remains in critical condition. Read the full story.
A man has died from extensive burns after a fire tore through a Manoora apartment block. Neighbours describe leaping from balconies to escape the fast-moving blaze. Read the full story.
A quick-thinking neighbour in Bellambi crawled through thick smoke to rescue an 11-month-old baby from a burning house. The infant was taken to hospital in a stable condition.
A brand new, vacant home in Langford was damaged in a suspicious early morning blaze. Police are investigating and urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.
A newly built Spencer Road home in Langford was damaged by a suspicious fire early Monday. Police are investigating and urge witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers.
A man and woman have died following a devastating house fire in Herne Hill, Geelong. Emergency services responded to the blaze on Sunday morning.
A man is fighting for life after a severe apartment fire in Cairns. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Sheridan Street. Read the latest on this developing story.
A man in his 60s was flown to John Hunter Hospital with chest and back injuries after a glider crash near Ravensworth. Emergency services, including the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, responded to the incident.
As the Hunter Region looks towards 2050, three critical issues—coal mining's legacy, unchecked urban sprawl, and lagging education—will define its future success. Explore the cumulative impacts.
A NSW Rural Fire Service volunteer was hospitalised after a stick lodged near his eye while fighting the Hollydeen blaze. He has since been released after surgery.
A man in his 70s is being treated for injuries after a fire broke out in his Garbutt unit. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services responded to the scene. Read the latest details.
For 45 years, Fire and Rescue NSW Balgownie crews have traded Christmas Eve for a festive lolly run on a vintage fire truck, bringing joy to the suburb's children. Discover the heartwarming local tradition.
A Christmas morning fire at a Hamilton Hill retirement village gutted one home and damaged two others. Two residents hospitalised for smoke inhalation. Police seek information, offering rewards up to $25,000.
Two women were injured after jumping from a balcony to escape a suspicious fire in a Sydney unit block. Police have established a crime scene as investigations begin.
Upper Hunter farmers celebrate as the critical Coulsons Creek Road reopens just before Christmas, ending a costly five-year detour. The $60 million project fixes a botched council upgrade.
A blaze at the popular Dove and Olive pub in Surry Hills forced evacuations and halted light rail services. No injuries reported as firefighters extinguish the roof fire.
Discover Stamford's historic charm and Burghley House's opulence, famed film locations from Pride & Prejudice to The Crown. Plan your Lincolnshire visit today.
A B-double truck carrying lithium-ion batteries caught fire on the Hume Highway near Yass, closing the road in both directions. Motorists face 90-minute delays. Stay informed and avoid the area.
An eight-year-old Townsville boy is being praised for his quick thinking after waking to a smoke-filled bedroom and alerting his family to a house fire. Read his heroic story.
Townsville firefighters warn of Christmas fire dangers from cooking and lithium batteries. Learn their crucial safety tips to protect your home this holiday season.
The iconic Bushells Tea House in Guildford, Perth, has sold for $1.2 million. Discover the history of this unique property and why it was a bargain buy.
A vehicle fire in a Cairns CBD car park forced evacuations and brought emergency services to the scene. Read the latest on the incident and its impact.
Twelve people evacuated after a fierce fire tore through a Cooks Hill unit block. Four residents jumped from windows to escape, with five taken to hospital. Read the latest from the scene.
An elderly man and a younger woman suffered life-threatening burns in a fierce apartment fire on Water St, Spring Hill. Fire crews made a daring rescue. Read the latest on the investigation.
A Geelong brewery faced an unusual emergency when bread buns spontaneously combusted. Firefighters were called to the scene. Read the full story.
Emergency services rushed to Geelong's Cunningham Pier after a fire ignited underneath the structure. The blaze was brought under control, with no injuries reported. Read the full details.
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