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FIRES: Glenugie a ‘taste test’ of what Sunday can bring

Region’s fire crews have been prepped and now on standby for horror heatwave weekend.

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27th Nov. 2020 11:11 PM

Firefighters battle bushfires in Angourie on September 10, 2019. (AAP Image/Jason O'Brien)

Teen firey's dashcam captured him lighting blazes: court

The 18-year-old allegedly lit fires on the North Coast before helping to put them out as a volunteer firefighter.

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27th Nov. 2020 7:11 AM

Brendan Piccini is accused of lighting nine fires in the Tweed and then responding to them as part of the Burringbar Rural Service.

UPDATE: Fireys play waiting game as blaze battles continue

Fires on two fronts keep fire authorities on constant vigil, ahead of a wait and see weekend.

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25th Nov. 2020 4:11 PM

Firefighters have been kept busy with a fire at Franklins Road near Glenugie. Photos: NSW RFS.

The fire that forced Cate into the frontline

Woombah RFS volunteer tells her story in the latest episode of On The Frontline

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25th Nov. 2020 12:11 PM

WATCH: Dramatic scenes from Halfway Creek fire

‘It’s going to be a hot summer’ - residents fight sudden fires alongside choppers and firefighters

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23rd Nov. 2020 8:11 PM

Out-of-control bushfire closes Pacific Highway

Smoke from a bushfire currently burning out of control has closed the Pacific Highway south of Grafton this afternoon, with...

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23rd Nov. 2020 2:11 PM

Smoke from a bushfire burning near Franklins Rd, Glenugie, has reduced visibility on the Pacific Highway, forcing the road to be closed in both directions.

Total fire ban declared for Far North Coast today

The Rural Fire Service has declared a total fire ban for today, with the mercury tipped to hit 40C in some parts of the...

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23rd Nov. 2020 8:11 AM

A total fire ban has been declared for the Far North Coast region today.

Myall Creek Road fire: ‘It was going straight for the house’

In his 13 years as a volunteer firefighter, Andrew Paull had never battled anything as angry and opportunistic as the Myall...

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23rd Nov. 2020 1:11 AM

Kaitlyn’s terrifying baptism of fire

Rookie firefighter Kaitlyn Ward was looking for a challenge when she joined her local brigade. She got it. LISTEN TO...

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18th Nov. 2020 7:11 AM

‘It was exactly what hell would look like’

Despite the terrifying experience, firefighter Steve Smith said he was proud to help save the heart of a community

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16th Nov. 2020 1:11 AM

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