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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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House Fire | Macquarie Fields

A house in Hibiscus Crescent, Macquarie Fields was extensively damaged following a fire that broke out in the early hours of this morning. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to numerous Triple Zero (000) calls from 2.05am and when they arrived... Learn more about the House Fire at Macquarie Fields.

access_time 02:05am • Jan 11, 2021
place Macquarie Fields
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Car Fire | Drummoyne

Firefighters have extinguished a fire that began inside the engine of a car on Lyons Road, Drummoyne just after 3.30pm on Sunday 10 January. Firefighters arrived to find smoke and flames issuing from the bonnet of the luxury car. A crowbar... Learn more about the Car Fire at Drummoyne .

access_time 03:23pm • Jan 10, 2021
place Drummoyne
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Tip Fire | Woy Woy

Just before 3:30pm, Sundsy 10 January Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received multiple Triple Zero (000) calls to reports of a fire at a rubbish tip on Nagari Rd, Woy Woy On route fire crews noticed thick black smoke issuing and... Learn more about the Tip Fire at Woy Woy.

access_time 03:19pm • Jan 10, 2021
place Woy Woy
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Truck fire | Kingsgrove

Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters from Hurstville responded Triple Zero (000) calls to a truck alight at The Crescent, Kingsgrove shortly before 1pm on Sunday 10 January. Firefighters arrived to find the cabin of the medium rigid truck well alight... Learn more about the Truck fire at Kingsgrove .

access_time 12:46pm • Jan 10, 2021
place Kingsgrove
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Solar Panel Fire | Niagara Park

Just after 11:30am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW responded to a Triple Zero (000) call to reports of solar panels alight on the roof of a house in Crestwood Ave, Niagara Park On arrivals Fire crews found a small amount... Learn more about the Solar Panel Fire at Niagara Park.

access_time 11:36am • Jan 10, 2021
place Niagara Park
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RT @FRNSW_RS3: Grass fire #Albury Saturday night attended by @FRNSW & @NSWRFS quickly contained & controlled. @nswpolice investigatingGra… View on X [external link]

access_time 10:47am • Jan 10, 2021
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Structure Fire | Linden

Just after 10:00am today Fire and Rescue responded to a Triple Zero (000) call to a house alight in Hepburn St, Linden On Arrival crews from Springwood found large amounts of smoke issuing from the Two Story Residential Dwelling. Crews quickly got... Learn more about the Structure Fire at Linden.

access_time 10:04am • Jan 10, 2021
place Linden
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Multi Vehicle Crash | Chinderah

Just before 1.30am Sunday 10 January, Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Tweed Heads and Kingscliff responded to reports of a car and truck crash on the M1 motorway at Chinderah. On arrival crews found a four wheel drive had... Learn more about the Multi Vehicle Crash at Chinderah .

access_time 01:22am • Jan 10, 2021
place Chinderah
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Electrical Fire | North Ryde

Just before 6:30am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW crews responded to Triple Zero (000) calls to reports of smoke issuing from a nursing home on Badajoz Rd, North Ryde. Firefighters arrived to find an electrical powered chair alight in... Learn more about the Electrical Fire at North Ryde.

access_time 06:26am • Jan 09, 2021
place North Ryde
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Caravan Fire | Cardiff South

Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters have extinguished a fire that broke out inside a caravan on Second St, Cardiff South just before 12:30pm this afternoon. Crews from Charlestown and Cardiff Fire Stations arrived a short time later to find a large... Learn more about the Caravan Fire at Cardiff South .

access_time 12:28pm • Jan 08, 2021
place Cardiff South
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Shop Fire | Eden

Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters from the NSW South Coast have managed to extinguish a fire that broke out at a shop on Imlay St, Eden just after 9am this morning. A Triple Zero (000) caller reported large plumes of smoke... Learn more about the Shop Fire at Eden.

access_time 09:12am • Jan 08, 2021
place Eden
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We’ve worn masks to protect you for a long time. Now we need you to wear yours to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and our way of life. View on X [external link]

access_time 10:39pm • Jan 07, 2021
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Truck Crash | Walgett

Wimbledon Road and the Castlereagh Highway at Walgett have reopened after being closed for more than four hours following a truck crash earlier this morning. Just before 11am crews from Fire and Rescue NSW and the Rural Fire Service were called... Learn more about the Truck Crash at Walgett.

access_time 10:57am • Jan 07, 2021
place Walgett
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House Fire | Maitland

Just after 7:30am this morning Fire and Rescue crews received a Triple Zero call (000) to reports of a house fire in Bonar st, Maitland. On arrival Fire and Rescue Crews from Rutherford and Maitland found smoke issuing from the roof... Learn more about the House Fire at Maitland.

access_time 07:42am • Jan 06, 2021
place Maitland
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Solar Panel Fire | Woongarrah

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) extinguished a solar panel fire that broke out at a home in in Ellalong Way, Woongarrah at 9.42am today. A Triple Zero (000) caller reported smoke issuing from the roof of the home. Firefighters from... Learn more about the Solar Panel Fire at Woongarrah.

access_time 09:42am • Jan 05, 2021
place Woongarrah
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As the COVID-19 pandemic changes the way we go about our lives, our firefighters and support staff continue to ensure we remain prepared for anything. You may see our firefighters wearing a mask, we'd appreciate it if you could also wear yours if we visit your home or workplace. View on X [external link]

access_time 04:46pm • Jan 04, 2021
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Rescue Incident | Terrigal

Just before 2:00pm today Fire and Rescue NSW were called to help extricate an Injured lady stuck on the rock at Terrigal Haven, Terrigal. With a Paramedic from Ambulance NSW on scene treating the lady for suspected broken ankle Fire... Learn more about the Rescue Incident at Terrigal.

access_time 01:55pm • Jan 04, 2021
place Terrigal
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Bus Accident | Cordeaux Heights

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews from Unanderra and Wollongong are on the scene of an incident where a bus carrying passengers has crashed into a house on Staff Road, Cordeaux Heights this morning. FRNSW arrived shortly after receiving the Triple... Learn more about the Bus Accident at Cordeaux Heights.

access_time 10:09am • Jan 04, 2021
place Cordeaux Heights
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Kitten Rescue | Greystanes

Just after 7:30pm on Sunday 3 January, Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters from Wentworthville responded to reports of a kitten stuck in a car at Esther Street, Greystanes. Specialist rescue firefighters arrived to find the kitten stuck between the bonnet... Learn more about the Kitten Rescue at Greystanes .

access_time 07:37pm • Jan 03, 2021
place Greystanes
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Spillage | Clareville

Just after 11:00am yesterday Fire and Rescue crews responded to reports of a spillage from a sunken vessel at Clareville on the Northern Beaches Fire Crews worked alongside Rural Fire Service and Maritime NSW to investigate the extent of the spillage... Learn more about the Spillage at Clareville.

access_time 11:02am • Jan 03, 2021
place Clareville
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Structure Fire | South Windsor

Just after 4am Sunday 3 January, multiple Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Sydney's West responded to multiple Triple Zero (000) calls to a structure well alight on Batten Circuit, South Windsor. Crews arrived to find a garage well alight... Learn more about the Structure Fire at South Windsor .

access_time 04:04am • Jan 03, 2021
place South Windsor
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Motor Vehicle Accident | East Ryde

Just before 10:30am this morning Fire And Rescue NSW responded to a Triple Zero (000) call to a Two Vehicle Accident on Pittwater Rd, East Ryde. On arrival crews found the Two Car Accident with Two injured patients. Luckily no one... Learn more about the Motor Vehicle Accident at East Ryde.

access_time 10:22am • Jan 02, 2021
place East Ryde
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Structure fire | Five Dock

Just before 6:30pm Fire and Rescue NSW crews from across Sydney’s Inner West responded to multiple Triple Zero (000) calls to an electrical fire in the roof space of a home on Connecticut Ave, Five Dock. First arriving firefighters upgraded... Learn more about the Structure fire at Five Dock .

access_time 06:26pm • Jan 01, 2021
place Five Dock
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Structure Fire | Newtown

Just after 9:30am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW responded to reports of a structure alight on Queen St, Newtown. On arrival firefighters have reported a house well alight with all persons out of the building. The incident was upgraded... Learn more about the Structure Fire at Newtown .

access_time 09:37am • Jan 01, 2021
place Newtown
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Cliff Rescue | Newport

Just before 8:20am Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters from Avalon Fire Station responded to reports of a person fallen from a cliff edge at the eastern end of Queens Parade, Newport. On arrival, firefighters found the patient had fallen approximately 10... Learn more about the Cliff Rescue at Newport .

access_time 08:20am • Jan 01, 2021
place Newport
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House Fire | Claymore

Just after 4:00am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW received multiple Triple Zero (000) calls to a House Fire on Leigh Cr in Claymore On arrival Fire crews found a single story House with smoke and flames issuing. It was an intense... Learn more about the House Fire at Claymore.

access_time 04:13am • Jan 01, 2021
place Claymore
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Bush Hiker Injured | Stanwell Park

Just before 2pm today Fire and Rescue NSW received a call to respond to a hiker involved in a fall on the Wodi Wodi track in Stanwell Park, Wollongong. The patient involved was a 54 year old female who had reported... Learn more about the Bush Hiker Injured at Stanwell Park.

access_time 01:52pm • Dec 31, 2020
place Stanwell Park
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Truck Rollover | Gunning

Just before 7:30am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW responded to reports of a B-Double rollover northbound on the Hume Highway near Gunning. Upon arrival firefighters from Yass found the truck carrying pallets had rolled and gone down the embankment.... Learn more about the Truck Rollover at Gunning .

access_time 07:21am • Dec 31, 2020
place Gunning
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Hay Shed Fire | Temora

Just before 2am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW got a call from a train driver reporting a building fire approximately 300m from the railway station in Temora. On arrival Fire and Rescue Crews from Temora found a large shed adjacent... Learn more about the Hay Shed Fire at Temora.

access_time 01:58am • Dec 31, 2020
place Temora
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Ducklings stuck in Drain | Bowral

Just after 10am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW received a call reporting of ducklings stuck in a drain outside Woolworths in Bowral. Fire and Rescue crews from Bowral arrived on scene and got to work to rescue the ducklings. Crew... Learn more about the Ducklings stuck in Drain at Bowral.

access_time 12:00am • Dec 31, 2020
place Bowral
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