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We responded to 125,583 incidents in 2021-22. The incidents displayed below are note-worthy incidents that have been published as media releases or tweets. Details about incidents may change and should not be used as emergency information and/or advice.
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JOHNS RIVER | Elderly man identified as victim of third fatal house fire in NSW this winter. A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) canine unit today is at the scene of a fatal house fire at Johns River, on the state's mid-coast.A man, aged in his 70s,... View on X [external link]
ELDERSLIE | @FRNSW 3 car motor vehicle accident on the Camden by pass, emergency crews in attendance.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
BATEMANS BAY | @FRNSW Short street, Car fire with minor damage to a vehicle, extinguished one line of hose. @BatemansBayPost View on X [external link]
NEWTOWN | @FRNSW Wells street , bbq area and patio completely destroyed by fire, extinguished one line of hose. @InnerWestNews View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews today have revived a family pet they rescued from a burning house at Kellyville Ridge, in Sydney's north-west. More than 30 firefighters were called in to attack the blaze in Olea Street around 4am. Two adults,... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW crews save precious pet's life after family home impacted by fire at Kellyville Ridge.
Fire and Rescue NSW's station at Picton, in Sydney's south-west, has received another upgrade with the arrival of a new state-of-the-art, light Bushfire Tanker. The new Tanker, built on an Isuzu chassis by Macarthur company, Alphatex Industries, replaces the older Mitsubishi... Learn more about the New Light Bushfire Tanker at Picton.
The Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) station at Ballina is boasting an impressive addition to its fleet, a $530-thousand-dollar Bushfire Tanker, designed to extinguish blazes safely and more efficiently. The Isuzu four-wheel-drive is designed to operate in rugged conditions, allowing firefighters... Learn more about the New, state-of-the-art Bushfire Tanker at Ballina.
Tarro Fire Station has received another fleet upgrade with the arrival of a new, state-of-the-art light Bushfire Tanker. The truck is one of 18 new firefighting appliances being deployed across NSW to help better protect communities during bushfires and other emergencies. The... Learn more about the New $530,000 Bushfire Tanker arrives in station at Tarro.
REDFERN | @FRNSW Motor vehicle accident with a person trapped on Cleveland street. Ambulance in attendance, one lane closed.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
LANE COVE NORTH |@FRNSW Multi vehicle accident involving two trucks, six cars and a bus at the M2 tunnel near Mowbray Road. Rescue in progress, tunnel access restricted. @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews today have extinguished a house fire at Balmain, in Sydney's inner west. Approximately 20 firefighters, using four fire trucks and an aerial pumper, responded to the blaze in Terry Street, near Schultz Street, just after... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW contains house fire in Sydney's inner west at Balmain.
CASULA |@FRNSW Car accident on the M5 off ramp, heavy traffic in the area. @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
KOGARAH |@FRNSW Car leaking petrol on Gray street, traffic delays in the area. @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
KEMPSEY | @FRNSW South west rocks rd, a garage fire has been extinguished using multiple lines of hose, investigations are continuing. @macleayargus View on X [external link]
KEIRAVILLE |@FRNSW GIPPS RD, fire in eaves caused by an electrical fault, extinguished with one line of hose. @illawarramerc View on X [external link]
KIAMA | @FRNSW One car accident on Gipps street, multiple agencies have freed driver, clean up in progress.@Kiama_News View on X [external link]
KELLYVILLE | @FRNSW Fire at Olea Street, Kellyville has severly damaged the rear of a two storey residence. Investigations are continuing to determine the cause.@hillsshiretimes View on X [external link]
PYMBLE | @FRNSW Tauton street, fire at rear of premises extinguished by one line of hose. View on X [external link]
FORSTER | @FRNSW Rescue incident in progress at Bennett Head reserve, civilian needing assistance on cliff face.@greatlakesadvocate View on X [external link]
There was a round of 'a-paws' for Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews on the Central Coast yesterday when they rescued a pet dog and bird from a house fire. Seven fire appliances, including an aerial platform, rushed to the two-storey... Learn more about the Firefighters rescue pet Poodle and Cockatiel from Central Coast house fire - (updating pet details) at Springfield.
FAIRY MEADOW | @FRNSW Carters Lane , 3 garages alight with flame threatening adjoining houses, multiple crews at work in breathing apparatus. @illawarramerc View on X [external link]
TERRIGAL | @FRNSW Newlands Ave , two storey house extensively damaged by fire, extinguished with two lines of hose. @CCexpressadvoc View on X [external link]
HERMITAGE FLAT | @FRNSW Coalbrook Street, house fire with extensive damage to the premises, extinguished with two hose lines. @lithgowmercury View on X [external link]
UNANDERRA | @FRNSW Glastonbury Ave, fire in an industrial oven, offensive firefighting operations underway. @illawarramerc View on X [external link]
MOUNT COLAH | @FRNSW One car on roof, two persons trapped, rescue under way, north bound Pacific Hwy. @LiveTrafficNSW @CoastComNews View on X [external link]
SPRINGFIELD | @FRNSW Kitchen fire at Rumbalara Pl Springfield, extinguished with one line of hose. @CoastComNews View on X [external link]
NEWCASTLE | @FRNSW Gas leak has caused closures to Hunter Street, check @LiveTrafficNSW for details. View on X [external link]
BLACKTOWN | @FRNSW St Martins Cresent, a unit fire has been contained using two lines of hose, all persons accounted for. @BlacktownNews View on X [external link]
WILLMOT | @frnsw Two persons removed from a vehicle into a tree using rescue equipment, transported by ambulance to hospital. @NSWAmbulance @BlacktownNews View on X [external link]
BALGOWNIE | @FRNSW Crews at work at 40 Ryan Street Balgownie with a garage alight. All persons accounted for, fire has spread to the attached dwelling, operations are continuing. View on X [external link]
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