Explosions, thick smoke, and workers evacuated. A car was destroyed in a fire behind Tamworth’s Atrium on Saturday, but was an e-bike really to blame? Police say the cause is still unknown.
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Posted inAccidents and road closures, Glen Innes
Woman airlifted after bus crashes and catches fire near Glen Innes
A coach carrying 20 passengers left the New England Highway and burst into flames near Glen Innes on Friday night. One woman was airlifted, the driver was hospitalised, and an investigation is underway.
Posted inArmidale, Emergency management, Uralla
Hazard reduction burn this weekend in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park
An 800 hectare hazard reduction burn near Armidale and Uralla this weekend could send smoke across Spring Camp, Enmore and Blue Knobby Roads.
Posted inCommunity development, Consultations and feedback, Energy, Inverell Shire
Residents invited to have their say on Inverell battery project
Construction on the proposed Inverell Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) could begin as early as 2028, with the project now moving toward a major public consultation stage next week.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Nundle
Rescue operation underway after Nundle crash
A teenager has been pulled from a ute that crashed down a steep embankment near Nundle this morning. A multi-agency rescue involving a helicopter is ongoing and Barry Road is closed in both directions.
Posted inFire, Uralla
Fifteen fires, one tip, one fix: Uralla’s battery wake-up call
Just one battery in the wrong bin can spark a fire. Uralla’s tip has had 15 of them since December.
Posted inEmergency management, Tamworth
New vessels launched to protect against water pollution
A new fleet of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) vessels are making their way to the New England to help clean up our waterway.
Posted inLocal News
Households warned against smoke alarm complacency this winter
Residents are urged to make sure they have working smoke alarms fitted in their homes, as Fire and Rescue NSW launches its annual Winter Fire Safety Campaign.
Posted inEmergency management
Wi-fi installed on SES and Fire and Rescue vehicles to keep first responders connected
Mobile Wi-Fi equipment has now been installed in over 1,300 Fire and Rescue NSW and NSW State Emergency Service vehicles