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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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NORTH SYDNEY | A truck has lost multiple 15L drums of chlorine on the Bradfield and Pacific Hwys. The drums have been ruptured by other motorists. North bound traffic is affected just after the harbour bridge. #HAZMAT crews are working on a plan to contain and remove the spill. View on X [external link]
FORBES | A home on Flint St has been severely damaged by fire overnight. Firefighters arrived just after 9:30 pm and found a single level unit well alight. The fire was contained to the unit of origin. No injuries were reported, investigations into the cause are ongoing. View on X [external link]
NARRABRI | A fire that started in a conveyer belt of a factory on Baranbar St has spread into a silo. Hose lines have been directed into the silo to keep it cool and it will eventually be emptied and fully extinguished. #FRNSW crews have been on scene since 4:17 am this morning. View on X [external link]
NARRABRI | A fire that started in a conveyer belt of a factory on Baranbar St has spread into a silo. Hose lines have been directed into the silo to keep it cool and it will eventually be emptied and fully extinguished. #FRNSW crews have been on scene since 4:17 am this morning. View on X [external link]
SMITHFIELD | #FRNSW crews are responding to a structure fire on Reserve St. Initial reports suggest the structure is a garage. View on X [external link]
HURSTVILLE | Firefighters have just arrived at a house fire on The Avenue. Smoke is issuing. View on X [external link]
Just before 9:00 am, Fire and Rescue NSW was called to a house fire on The Avenue, Hurstville. On arrival, firefighters found smoke issuing from a single level home. Crews gained entry to the property and extinguished the fire to the... Learn more about the House Fire at Hurstville.
DUNDAS | A 10 tonne crane has toppled off a low-loader truck, trapping the cranes operator at a property on Kissing Point Road. @NSWAmbulance and #FRNSW crews have accessed and stabilised the patient. @MyCareFlight have landed and will soon transport the patient to hospital. View on X [external link]
PALM BEACH | A large tree is down on powerlines across Barrenjoey Road at Surf Rd. #FRNSW crews are on scene and will work with the @NSWSES and energy authority to clear the road. View on X [external link]
WEST TAMWORTH | A house on Green St has been severely damaged by fire. The single level home was found well alight on arrival by #FRNSW crews and is thought to be unoccupied. Operations are ongoing. View on X [external link]
CHERRYBROOK | #FRNSW crews have extinguished a car fire on New Line Road. A large explosion was observed as firefighters arrived to find the car well alight under high voltage powerlines. Once extinguished, the scene was handed over to @nswpolice. View on X [external link]
RT @FRNSW_RS3: @FRNSW firefighters were kept busy over the weekend with a serious house fire #WaggaWagga and a car fire #AlburyCall Triple Zero (000) to report fires & emergenciesPlease ensure that you have working smoke alarms in your home#FRNSW View on X [external link]
ARNCLIFF | #FRNSW rescue crews are working to extract one person from a 3 car crash on the M5 Motorway. City bound traffic is heavily affected. Avoid the M5 tunnel. View on X [external link]
BAR BEACH | #FRNSW crews from Lambton Fire Station used rope rescue equipment to descend down to a man who became stuck on a cliff face. The man was secured and the pair were hauled to the top of the cliff. View on X [external link]
DEE WHY | A section of bush is on fire near Richmond Ave. #FRNSW has 3 fire engines and 12 firefighters in attendance, along with members from the @NSWRFS. The fire is contained however crews will remain on scene until it's completely extinguished. View on X [external link]
WARRIEWOOD | #FRNSW rescue crews are in attendance at the Warriewood blowhole. A swimmer has an injured leg. She will be stabilised and then airlifted by @tollambulance rescue helicopter. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has extinguished a house fire on The Cottage Way in Port Macquarie in the early hours of this morning. Firefighters from Port Macquarie and Wauchope fire stations arrived to find the top level of a two-storey... Learn more about the Smoke Alarm Saves Family of Three at Port Macquarie.
This a fitting tribute to the 343 @FDNY firefighters that were killed on Sept 11 2001. As well as those who have died since that time or were somehow affected by the events of that morning. View on X [external link]
MALABAR | 26 #FRNSW firefighters from 6 crews from Sydneys South East have contained a bushfire at the rifle range near Franklin St. Operations are ongoing to fully extinguish the fire. View on X [external link]
GREYSTANES | One person has been treated for smoke inhalation following a fire in a single level home on Alpha Rd. Two kids also self-evac but were not harmed. Operations are ongoing. Fire is contained. View on X [external link]
SOUTH LISMORE | A semi-trailer is on fire on Elliott Rd. 3 #FRNSW crews are working to extinguish the fire which has been contained to the prime mover. View on X [external link]
WESTON | A council recycling truck has been severely damaged by fire on Cessnock Road. #FRNSW crews arrived just after 8:30 am and got to work extinguishing the vehicle. View on X [external link]
LEICHHARDT | A car and truck have crashed on the City West Link. At least one person is injured. @nswpolice, @NSWAmbulance and #FRNSW are responding to assist. Avoid the area @LiveTrafficNSW, @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
BOTANY | Six #FRNSW crews are working to extinguish an electrical fire at a factory on Swinbourne St. There have been 50 people evacuated. No injuries have been reported. View on X [external link]
BONDI JUNCTION | #FRNSW crews are responding to reports of a second floor unit on fire on Newland St. View on X [external link]
TELOPEA | Multiple #FRNSW crews are working to extinguish a house fire on Grace St. View on X [external link]
REDHEAD | Easing weather conditions has enabled#FRNSW and @NSWRFS to contain ahazard reduction burnnear Kalaroo Rd. A large amountof smoke is visible in the area howeverno property is under threat. Operations are ongoing. View on X [external link]
CARTWRIGHT | #FRNSW crews have contained and extinguished a fire in a ground floor unit on Willan Drive this morning. One person self-evacuated prior to FRNSWs arrival and no injuries reported. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice in attendance. View on X [external link]
MOONEY MOONEY | #FRNSW crews are assisting the @NSWRFS at a building fire on Kowan St. Fire is in an industrial unit containing plastic racking and gas cylinders. View on X [external link]
NOWRA | #FRNSW crews from Nowra and Shoalhaven have contained a shed fire on McKay St. Operations are ongoing. View on X [external link]
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