NYE firebug arrested in Gosford
A man has been charged with arson after allegedly setting fire to trees in the popular Waterfront Park at Gosford straight after the 9 pm fireworks display on Tuesday, December…
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Fire destroys restaurant and apartment at Pearl Beach
A fire engulfed a popular restaurant at Pearl Beach late Saturday night, December, 28. The Amalfi restaurant and apartments on the Pearl Beach beachfront were fully gutted by the flames,…
Application to replace fire-damaged oyster processing facility
The lessee of land at 15 Kowan Rd, Mooney Mooney, has lodged a development application with Central Coast Council for the replacement of a shed on the industrial site which…
Umina firies busy with flood and fire efforts
Local crews from Fire and Rescue NSW 340 Umina have been busy this last week helping their northern neighbours, helping out flood-effected communities in Lismore and battling a huge blaze…
Barbecue fire a timely reminder
A barbecue fire at Berkeley Vale on Thursday, October 28 was a timely reminder to check that gas cylinders are in date and outdoor cooking appliances are safe. Firefighters from…
Fire damages beach access point
Berkeley Vale Fire Brigade has issued a caution about damaged access stairs to Shelly Beach. The brigade was called to the area following reports of a fire at the beach…
Cause of granny flat fire under investigation
Fire and Rescue NSW crews extinguished a house fire in Umina Beach on Tuesday after reports of people trapped inside. On arrival, crews said they found a granny flat on…
Fatal fire at caravan park
A woman has died in a fire at a caravan park at Wadalba on Monday night, August 16. Emergency services were called to the caravan park in Johns Rd, Wadalba…
Investigation underway into Kincumber high school fire
More than 30 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters extinguished a fire at Kincumber High School on April 6. The fire broke out just before 12.15pm and is believed to…
Both Tuggerah Rural Fire Brigade trucks called out to multiple jobs
It was a busy Saturday evening on February 20 for Tuggerah Rural Fire Brigade as both trucks were called out to multiple jobs. Just before 6pm, both Tuggerah fire trucks…
Two units at The Entrance damaged by fire
Fire has burnt through a unit complex at The Entrance. Shortly after 6:30pm on Friday, January 22, emergency services responded to reports of a fire at a unit complex on…
Fire at Woy Woy tip, report
It took firefighters two hours to contain a fire which broke out at Woy Woy Waste Management Facility on January 10. A Central Coast spokesperson said staff observed a stockpile…
45 firefighters needed to extinguish Buttonderry blaze
It took all night on Sunday, January 10, for 45 firefighters and more than a dozen brigades to bring a blaze under control at Buttonderry Waste Management Facility on Hue…
Three car fire at San Remo
Police are investigating the cause of a fire which completely burnt out one car and badly damaged two other cars in the car park at Northlakes Tavern, San Remo. Budgewoi…
Football community rallies to help local family
A Saratoga family whose home was severely damaged by fire on December 19, 2019, has received over $13,000 in donations to get back on their feet courtesy of a fundraiser…
13-year-old charged with manslaughter, refused bail
A 13-year-old Berkeley Vale boy has been charged with manslaughter after police allege that he started the Ebbtide Mall fire that killed resident artist, Patrick Carroll. Emergency services were called…
Teenager charged over starting a fire during a total fire ban period
A teenager has been charged after allegedly using a cigarette lighter to start a fire during a total fire ban period. Just before 4pm on Tuesday, December 11, emergency services…
Fire destroys Umina Mall
Fire has destroyed a mall in Umina. Fire has broke out in the Umina eight shop mall in the early hours of the morning on January 13. Police and fire…
Top floor of multi-storey building caught fire
More than 30 people were forced to evacuate from a multi storey building in North Gosford, on October 30, when the top floor of the building caught fire. Fire and…
New Open Pile Burning Policy under consideration
Rural property owners throughout the Central Coast will benefit from the exhibition of a draft Open Pile Burning Policy that was debated at the ordinary meeting of Central Coast Council…