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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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HURLSTONE PARK | #FRNSW firefighters from Burwood came to the rescue last night when Willow got her foot stuck in a piece of wrought iron furniture. A few careful cuts were made with a small power tool and Willows foot was quickly released. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue (FRNSW) extinguished a fire at a single-level home at Lidcombe in Western Sydney yesterday afternoon. Firefighters in breathing equipment quickly controlled the blaze as the home was well alight with large amounts of smoke issuing... Learn more about the House Fire at Lidcombe.
BURRADOO | Two people have been released from a two car crash on Moss Vale Rd. They were both treated by @NSWAmbulance and airlifted to hospital. The road remains closed. @NSWSES and @nswpolice in attendance. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) contained a chemical off-gassing at a recycling centre at Alstonville near Ballina on the Far North Coast this afternoon. HAZMAT specialists are in the process of rendering the centre safe after a Garbage Truck was smouldering... Learn more about the Chemical Smell Evacuates Workplace at Alstonville .
YENNORA | Multiple #FRNSW crews are responding to reports of a spray-booth alight in a building on The Promenade. View on X [external link]
KURRI KURRI | A house on Northcote St has been badly damaged by fire. One occupant is suffering smoke inhalation. Operations are ongoing. View on X [external link]
MURRENGENBURG | A truck carrying construction materials has rolled on the Kings Hwy near Pooh Bear Corner. The driver is uninjured #FRNSW and @NSWRFS are preparing to decant the trucks fuel. View on X [external link]
PADSTOW | 140 people have self-evacuated a building on Gow St following a spillage of 500 litres of glue. Power has been isolated by #FRNSW crews as a precaution due to flammability of the substance. View on X [external link]
EASTERN CREEK | 2000 litres of cream has spilt from a truck at a service station on Wallgrove Rd. A large load of sand has been whipped up and is on its whey. It will be spread across the slippery hazard. View on X [external link]
COOTAMUNDRA | #FRNSW rescue crews are working with @NSWAmbulance, @nswpolice and @NSWRFS following a serious multi-vehicle crash on Boundary Rd. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) saved several apartments from fire damage following an electrical fire outside a unit block at Guildford in Western Sydney earlier this afternoon. More than 20 Firefighters worked quickly to protect nearby homes from the electrical transformer... Learn more about the Electrical Fire at Guildford.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) extinguished a trailer that was on fire at Banora Point in Tweed this morning. Firefighters were confronted with a man suffering burns and smoke issuing from the rear of an enclosed trailer when crews arrived on... Learn more about the Trailer Fire at Banora Point.
ERINA | A car has left the road and crashed through a fence and hit a house on The Entrance Road. The driver was helped from the car and is in the care of @NSWAmbulance paramedics. View on X [external link]
CARDIFF | #FRNSW attended a car crash just before 10 pm last night. Crews arrived to find a car on top of another car and a badly damaged carport. The driver had climbed from the wreckage and was treated by @NSWAmbulance. Firefighters assisted salvage crews with vehicle recovery. View on X [external link]
MIRANDA | A leak of 300 litres of diesel is being contained by #FRNSW HAZMAT specialists in the loading dock of the Westfield shopping centre. View on X [external link]
FERODALE | #FRNSW firefighters are responding to a truck crash on the Pacific Hwy near The Bucketts Way. HAZMAT crews will assess the load and contain a fuel spill. Sth bound traffic is affected. @nswpolice @LiveTrafficNSW View on X [external link]
DARLING POINT | #FRNSW HAZMAT experts are working with @nswpolice to identify the source of toxic fumes that have overcome people in a building on Eastbourne Rd. 10 people have been evacuated. View on X [external link]
COFFS HARBOUR | Operations in the Coffs Harbour region are ongoing. #FRNSW has assigned 19 crews to assist the @NSWSES today following more damaging weather in the last 24 hours. Please call the SES on 132500 to request assistance and Triple Zero (000) for all other emergencies. View on X [external link]
SWANSEA HEADS | A car is on fire in a garage on Northcote Ave. Firefighters are on scene and have reported a partial roof collapse. @NSWRFS, @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are in attendance. No injuries reported. View on X [external link]
CECIL HILLS | Specialist #FRNSW rescue operators are working to remove a driver from his car which has impacted heavily with a tree. Patient is being treated by @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are in attendance. View on X [external link]
GLENDALE | #FRNSW firefighters are working to contain and extinguish multiple grassfires on Oakland St, near Glendale TAFE. @NSWRFS crews are also responding to assist. View on X [external link]
LIDCOMBE | A factory unit on Gormley St is well alight. #FRNSW has assigned multiple resources. A large amount of smoke is visible in the area. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are also in attendance. View on X [external link]
At 07:01 this morning Fire and Rescue (FRNSW) attended an abandoned factory that was on fire on Victoria Road in Lidcombe. Fifteen fire trucks attended the scene, which took over an hour to contain. One factory was totally destroyed by fire... Learn more about the Factory Fire at Lidcombe.
SAWTELL | #FRNSW crews have been working with the @NSWSES across Coffs Harbour following the supercell thunderstorm that hit on Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters have used RPAS (drones) to assess the damage and have covered many roofs including over 70 shattered skylights. View on X [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Recently I had the privilege of meeting Dr Kristine Klugman. First woman appointed to NSW Fire Brigades Board of Fire Commissioners. To prove women could meet the requirements to become a firefighter she successfully undertook the physical assessment, the first woman to do this. View on X [external link]
RIVERSTONE | A car has crashed into the trailer of a truck trapping the driver. #FRNSW crews from Blacktown are working to release the trapped patient. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice in attendance. View on X [external link]
COFFS HARBOUR REGION | #FRNSW has committed 2 Strikes Teams to assist the @NSWSES. These teams total 10 vehicles and 34 firefighters. Crews will work to tarp and secure damaged roofs in Toormina and Sawtell. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) battled a unit fire in Cooks Hill in Newcastle earlier this morning. Firefighters quickly worked to extinguish the fire across two apartments which were well alight when crews arrived at the unit on Darby Street At... Learn more about the Unit Fire Cooks Hill at Cooks Hill.
LITTLE BILLABONG | #FRNSW HAZMAT specialists are in attendance at a two-truck crash on the Hume Hwy. one driver is trapped and one truck has rolled over. @nswpolice, @NSWSES, @NSWAmbulance and @NSWRFS in attendance. View on X [external link]
CHIPPING NORTON | #FRNSW rescue crews from Liverpool Fire Stn are working to free one trapped person by removing the roof of the car that is on its side. View on X [external link]
Further Information
- For flood information and warnings, visit the NSW State Emergency Service website [external link].
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