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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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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]

access_time 10:59am • Sep 10, 2021
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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]

access_time 08:58am • Sep 10, 2021
place Weston
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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]

access_time 07:38am • Sep 10, 2021
place Leichhardt
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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]

access_time 08:36pm • Sep 09, 2021
place Botany
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BONDI JUNCTION | #FRNSW crews are responding to reports of a second floor unit on fire on Newland St. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:49pm • Sep 09, 2021
place Bondi Junction
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TELOPEA | Multiple #FRNSW crews are working to extinguish a house fire on Grace St. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:39pm • Sep 09, 2021
place Telopea
turned_in_not Incident

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]

access_time 05:19pm • Sep 09, 2021
place Redhead
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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]

access_time 06:44am • Sep 09, 2021
place Cartwright
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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]

access_time 01:34pm • Sep 08, 2021
place Mooney Mooney
turned_in_not Incident

NOWRA | #FRNSW crews from Nowra and Shoalhaven have contained a shed fire on McKay St. Operations are ongoing. View on X [external link]

access_time 12:50pm • Sep 07, 2021
place Nowra
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MOOREBANK | A large single level factory on Bapaume St is well alight. Over 60 firefighters are in attendance and responding. : Natalie Moala (facebook) View on X [external link]

access_time 09:49am • Sep 07, 2021
place Moorebank
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Factory Fire | Moorebank

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has contained a fire in a factory on Bapaume Rd, Moorebank. Firefighters were called to the premises at approximately 9.30 am and found a rapidly growing fire in the single-level factory with flames through the roof.... Learn more about the Factory Fire at Moorebank.

access_time 09:22am • Sep 07, 2021
place Moorebank
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INGLESIDE | Rescue crews from Narrabeen Fire Stn have arrived at the Wakehurst Parkway to assist @NSWAmbulance and @NSWRFS crews with the extraction of a fallen bush walker on the Slippery Dip Trail. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:55am • Sep 07, 2021
place Ingleside
turned_in_not Incident

KENSINGTON | #FRNSW crews from across Sydneys east have are extinguishing a garage fire behind a unit block on ANZAC Parade. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice View on X [external link]

access_time 06:59pm • Sep 06, 2021
place Kensington
turned_in_not Incident

WOLLONGONG | #FRNSW crews are working their way up to level 4 of a building on Gladstone Ave to contain and extinguish a confirmed fire. Multiple evacs underway. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:43pm • Sep 06, 2021
place Wollongong
turned_in_not Incident

AVOCA BEACH | #FRNSW rescue crews are responding to reports of a person trapped under a car. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:49pm • Sep 06, 2021
place Avoca Beach
turned_in_not Incident

KINGSFORD | Over 30 #FRNSW firefighters are working to contain a house fire on Broadbent St. Fire is through the roof of the single level home. One person is being treated by @NSWAmbulance. View on X [external link]

access_time 04:35pm • Sep 06, 2021
place Kingsford
turned_in_not Incident

Cats stuck up trees, snakes slithering through fire, barn owl caught in a snow storm - all in a day's work for our firefighters. View on X [external link]

access_time 10:09am • Sep 06, 2021
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KOOTINGLE | #FRNSW crews are responding to assist the @NSWRFS with a large but vacant chook shed that is well alight. A lot of smoke is visible in the region of Yarrol Rd. View on X [external link]

access_time 08:20am • Sep 06, 2021
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Congratulations Brian and members of the Blayney Shire Local and Family History group! Your service to the firefighting community is greatly appreciated. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:06am • Sep 06, 2021
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SOMERSBY | #FRNSW crews are working to extinguish a fire in a garbage compactor at a property on Pinnacle Place. A bobcat is being used to break up the trash while firefighters direct hose streams to cool the hotspots. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:58am • Sep 06, 2021
place Somersby
turned_in_not Incident

MT KEIRA | #FRNSW are working with @NSWAmbulance, @nswpolice and @NSWRFS to assist an injured mountain biker. The patient will be moved to an awaiting ambulance using a litter wheel to smoothly move them over uneven ground. The patient crashed near the Mt Kiera lookout. View on X [external link]

access_time 04:51pm • Sep 05, 2021
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PARKES | #FRNSW is responding to numerous Triple Zero (000) calls reporting a fire in the stairwell of a building on Welcome St. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:47pm • Sep 05, 2021
place Parkes
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RICHMOND | Multiple #FRNSW crews have contained a fire to the basement of a shop on Francis St. Triple Zero (000) reports of thick black smoke were confirmed on arrival. A pile of rubbish was found on fire in the basement. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:59pm • Sep 05, 2021
place Richmond
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WALLSEND | Multiple #FRNSW crews from across the Newcastle region are working to extinguish a fire on Bunn St. The structure is thought to store furniture and is well alight. No injuries reported. Operations are ongoing. View on X [external link]

access_time 10:36pm • Sep 04, 2021
place Wallsend
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CATARACT | #FRNSW HAZMAT crews are responding to this truck fire to support crews already on scene from Wollongong and Picton as well as crews from the @NSWRFS. @FRNSW_MS3 @nswpolice View on X [external link]

access_time 07:42pm • Sep 04, 2021
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EAGLEVALE | This poor pup was trapped under the grill of a drain on Gould Rd this afternoon as the water rose around him. #FRNSW crews from St Andrews were called and arrived just in time to quickly cut the locks and release the very wet but appreciative dog. @FRNSW_MS3 View on X [external link]

access_time 04:24pm • Sep 04, 2021
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MANLY | Specialist rope rescue #FRNSW firefighters are responding to Fairfax Track on North Head near Manly to reports of a person trapped on the cliff edge View on X [external link]

access_time 10:48am • Sep 04, 2021
place Manly
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BROOKLET | Multiple #FRNSW crews have been in attendance at silo fire on Friday Hut Road since 3 am this morning. The silo has now ruptured allowing crews to extinguish the spilling contents. View on X [external link]

access_time 09:01am • Sep 04, 2021
place Brooklet
turned_in_not Incident

MATRAVILLE | Over 50 #FRNSW firefighters are in attendance at a paper mill fire on Botany Rd. The seat of the fire has been found in machinery on level 1. Crews are working inside the building to prevent the fire from spreading. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance also in attendance. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:28am • Sep 04, 2021
place Matraville
turned_in_not Incident

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