Battery fires in waste on the rise
Central Coast Council has issued a crucial warning about the proper disposal of batteries, following a series of fires at Umina and Wyoming. The incidents, which occurred during the holiday…
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Solar panel fire extinguished
Fire and Rescue NSW crews have extinguished a solar panel fire which broke out at a home in Woongarrah on Tuesday, January 5. At 9.45am, a triple zero caller reported…
“I have never seen fire behavior like I have seen this season” – Viki Campbell
As the Central Coast breathes a collective sigh of relief with the Gospers Mountain and Three Mile fires no longer posing a threat to the region, brave local Rural Fire…
Charmhaven fire destroys property and closes highways and railway station
The fire which started at Charmhaven on New Year’s Eve, and spread over 335ha, is officially out. District Manager for Central Coast Rural Fire Service, (RFS) Superintendent Viki Campbell, said…
Birds suffering fires, smoke & drought
Spare a thought for birds across the state, some have been flying to the Central Coast to escape the fire, smoke and drought, smaller birds are likely not to have…
Fire fighters brace for next heatwave
Rural Fire Service (RFS) firefighters will take advantage of cooler weather conditions over the next few days to conduct back burns in an effort to contain the Three Mile fire,…
5@5 Weekly Video News, Dec 6, 2019
The ‘must know’ news stories from across the Central Coast: Fire & Smoke warning, Birds & Chicks attacked, Mad Cow Theatre, Cricket, Cycling, New rock fishing laws, The Entrance shallows…
Walkabout Wildlife Park makes extraordinary fire arrangements
Calga’s Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park remains temporarily closed to the public following the relocation in the last 12 days of most of its 300 animals. The move is a precaution…