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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 | Fairfield

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Yennora, Cabramatta and Smithfield attended a home in Fairfield after a triple zero call to report a fire at 6.57am today. When the crew arrived on scene they found the single level cladding and tile... Learn more about the House Fire at Fairfield.

access_time 06:57am • Aug 05, 2020
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House Fire | Fairfield

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Yennora, Cabramatta and Smithfield attended a home in Fairfield after a triple zero call to report a fire at 6.57am today. When the crew arrived on scene they found the single level cladding and tile... Learn more about the House Fire at Fairfield.

access_time 06:57am • Aug 05, 2020
place Fairfield
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Building Fire | Leichhardt

Just before 2am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW crews were called to reports of a building fire on Moore St, Leichhardt. More than 20 firefighters from across the Inner West battled the blaze which was believed to have started... Learn more about the Building Fire at Leichhardt.

access_time 01:56am • Aug 05, 2020
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Building Fire | Leichhardt

Just before 2am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW crews were called to reports of a building fire on Moore St, Leichhardt. More than 20 firefighters from across the Inner West battled the blaze which was believed to have started... Learn more about the Building Fire at Leichhardt.

access_time 01:56am • Aug 05, 2020
place Leichhardt
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Car crash person trapped | Rooty Hill

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Blacktown and Mount Druitt Fire Stations are currently on the scene of a car crash on Rupertswood Road, Rooty Hill. A Triple Zero (000) call stated that a car had crashed into a building and... Learn more about the Car crash person trapped at Rooty Hill.

access_time 11:41am • Aug 04, 2020
place Rooty Hill
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House Fire | Mount Druitt

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Ropes Crossing and St Marys Fire Stations were called to a home on Methven Street, Mt Druitt after a Triple Zero (000) call reported smoke billowing from the home's garage. Occupants were directed evacuate the... Learn more about the House Fire at Mount Druitt.

access_time 08:57am • Aug 04, 2020
place Mount Druitt
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Hoverboard Causes House Fire | Mount Druitt

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Ropes Crossing and St Marys Fire Stations were called to a home on Methven Street, Mt Druitt after a Triple Zero (000) call reported smoke billowing from the home's garage. Occupants were directed to evacuate... Learn more about the Hoverboard Causes House Fire at Mount Druitt.

access_time 08:57am • Aug 04, 2020
place Mount Druitt
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Trapped Worker Rescued | Castle Hill

A worker has rolled a scissor lift while removing it from a tilt-tray truck this morning. Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters from Castle Hill and Kellyville fire stations arrived to find the man trapped by his legs. Crews used hydraulic equipment... Learn more about the Trapped Worker Rescued at Castle Hill.

access_time 05:41am • Aug 04, 2020
place Castle Hill
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Major Gas Leak | Strathfield

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from across the Inner West of Sydney were called to a major gas leak in Strathfield. Crews arrived to find workers had drilled through a pipe and gas was venting into the area around the intersection... Learn more about the Major Gas Leak at Strathfield.

access_time 04:16pm • Aug 03, 2020
place Strathfield
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Major Gas Leak | Strathfield

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from across the Inner West of Sydney were called to a major gas leak in Strathfield. Crews arrived to find workers had drilled through a pipe and gas was venting into the area around the intersection... Learn more about the Major Gas Leak at Strathfield.

access_time 04:16pm • Aug 03, 2020
place Strathfield
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Unit Fire | Artarmon

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Lane Cove and Crows Nest Fire Stations have responded to reports of a unit fire on Broughton Road, Artarmon. A Triple Zero (000) call at approximately 11:45am reported a fire alarm operating inside the... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Artarmon.

access_time 11:46am • Aug 03, 2020
place Artarmon
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Unit Fire | Artarmon

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Lane Cove and Crows Nest Fire Stations have responded to reports of a unit fire on Broughton Road, Artarmon. A Triple Zero (000) call at approximately 11:45am reported a fire alarm operating inside the... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Artarmon.

access_time 11:46am • Aug 03, 2020
place Artarmon
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Rubbish Fire | Kempsey

Just after 10.20am this morning emergency services were called to Francis Conn Pl, Frederickton following initial reports of an explosion in the area. Upon arrival crews from Kempsey Fire Station were met with thick black smoke and located a rubbish fire... Learn more about the Rubbish Fire at Kempsey.

access_time 10:22am • Aug 03, 2020
place Kempsey
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Oil spill | Haberfield

Just before 9.15am this morning HAZMAT crews Fire and Rescue NSW were called to reports of an oil spill in Haberfield. Crews arrived on scene a short time later and discovered a large amount of oil moving along the surface of... Learn more about the Oil spill at Haberfield.

access_time 09:13am • Aug 03, 2020
place Haberfield
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Oil spill | Haberfield

Just before 9.15am this morning HAZMAT crews Fire and Rescue NSW were called to reports of an oil spill in Haberfield. Crews arrived on scene a short time later and discovered a large amount of oil moving along the surface of... Learn more about the Oil spill at Haberfield.

access_time 09:13am • Aug 03, 2020
place Haberfield
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Bush walker rescue | Bundeena

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Bundeena and Engadine are working with NSW Ambulance Paramedics and NSW Police to locate and extract a fallen bush walker. The bush walker is reported to have fallen and injured themselves at a lookout on... Learn more about the Bush walker rescue at Bundeena.

access_time 02:07pm • Aug 01, 2020
place Bundeena
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Bush walker rescue | Bundeena

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Bundeena and Engadine are working with NSW Ambulance Paramedics and NSW Police to locate and extract a fallen bush walker. The bush walker is reported to have fallen and injured themselves at a lookout on... Learn more about the Bush walker rescue at Bundeena.

access_time 02:07pm • Aug 01, 2020
place Bundeena
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House Fire | Bomaderry

Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters from Nowra, Shoalhaven and Berry Fire Stations have worked through the night to extinguish a house that was found fully involved in fire. Just after 10:30pm the first of many Triple Zero (000) calls were received.... Learn more about the House Fire at Bomaderry.

access_time 10:38pm • Jul 31, 2020
place Bomaderry
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House Fire | Bomaderry

Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters from Nowra, Shoalhaven and Berry Fire Stations have worked through the night to extinguish a house that was found fully involved in fire. Just after 10:30pm the first of many Triple Zero (000) calls were received.... Learn more about the House Fire at Bomaderry.

access_time 10:38pm • Jul 31, 2020
place Bomaderry
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House fire | Frenchs Forest

At around 10pm last night over forty Fire and Rescue NSW Firefighters attended a house fire in Frenchs Forest. Crews from Forestville were first arriving and found a well developed fire in a house with potential to spread into neighbouring... Learn more about the House fire at Frenchs Forest .

access_time 10:00pm • Jul 31, 2020
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House fire | Frenchs Forest

At around 10pm last night over forty Fire and Rescue NSW Firefighters attended a house fire in Frenchs Forest. Crews from Forestville were first arriving and found a well developed fire in a house with potential to spread into neighbouring... Learn more about the House fire at Frenchs Forest .

access_time 10:00pm • Jul 31, 2020
place Frenchs Forest
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Shop Fire | Kurri Kurri

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Fire Stations across the Hunter Region are currently responding to reports of a fire at a shop on Lang Street, Kurri Kurri. Multiple Triple Zero (000) calls were received to report the fire to emergency... Learn more about the Shop Fire at Kurri Kurri.

access_time 02:21pm • Jul 31, 2020
place Kurri Kurri
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House Fire | Narara

Fire and Rescue NSW crews are currently responding to reports of a house fire on Tanunda Cl, Narara. Just before 1pm today emergency services received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls reporting large amounts of smoke coming from the home. Upon arrival... Learn more about the House Fire at Narara .

access_time 12:45pm • Jul 31, 2020
place Narara
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House Fire | Narara

Fire and Rescue NSW crews are currently responding to reports of a house fire on Tanunda Cl, Narara. Just before 1pm today emergency services received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls reporting large amounts of smoke coming from the home. Upon arrival... Learn more about the House Fire at Narara .

access_time 12:45pm • Jul 31, 2020
place Narara
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Aircraft Crash | Steam Plains

Fire and Rescue NSW has been called to a helicopter crash in Steam Plains in south-western NSW to assist in the rescue of the pilot. At 12.04pm today FRNSW received a triple zero call reporting that a helicopter had crashed into... Learn more about the Aircraft Crash at Steam Plains.

access_time 12:04pm • Jul 31, 2020
place Steam Plains
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Aircraft Crash | Steam Plains

Fire and Rescue NSW has been called to a helicopter crash in Steam Plains in south-western NSW to assist in the rescue of the pilot. At 12.04pm today FRNSW received a triple zero call reporting that a helicopter had crashed into... Learn more about the Aircraft Crash at Steam Plains.

access_time 12:04pm • Jul 31, 2020
place Steam Plains
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House Fire | Eungai Rail

Fire and Rescue NSW have brought a house fire under control at Eungai Rail after the majority of the home was destroyed by flames. Crews from six different stations attended the fire, which had fully engulfed the house when they... Learn more about the House Fire at Eungai Rail .

access_time 10:43am • Jul 31, 2020
place Eungai Rail
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House Fire | Eungai Rail

Fire and Rescue NSW have brought a house fire under control at Eungai Rail after the majority of the home was destroyed by flames. Crews from six different stations attended the fire, which had fully engulfed the house when they... Learn more about the House Fire at Eungai Rail .

access_time 10:43am • Jul 31, 2020
place Eungai Rail
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House Fire | Claymore

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from St Andrews and Campbelltown Fire Stations were called to a unit block in Claymore just after 6am this morning after reports of a fire in the area. The middle of three units was well alight... Learn more about the House Fire at Claymore .

access_time 06:19am • Jul 31, 2020
place Claymore
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House Fire | Claymore

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from St Andrews and Campbelltown Fire Stations were called to a unit block in Claymore just after 6am this morning after reports of a fire in the area. The middle of three units was well alight... Learn more about the House Fire at Claymore .

access_time 06:19am • Jul 31, 2020
place Claymore
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