03/09/2026
Shortly before 1100 today, fire tore through two adjoining businesses and attached residences in Aberdeen, resulting in significant damage and the closure of the New England Highway.
Fire and Rescue NSW Station 342 Kandos firefighter, Andrew Potts who was performing standby duties at Fire and Rescue NSW Station 283 Denman responded to this incident and was involved in firefighting operations, which involved multiple deployments in self contained breathing apparatus as part of a fire attack crew.
Thankfully there were no reported casualties.
A laundromat and takeaway shop have gone up in flames, after fire broke out at a neighbouring home i