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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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Bush walker Rescue | Ku-Ring-Gai Chase

Fire and Rescue NSW was called to assist a fallen bush walker on the near West Head Road on the Northern Beaches. Firefighters from Narrabeen arrived to find a lady had fallen down 8 concrete steps and was suffering a suspected... Learn more about the Bush walker Rescue at Ku-Ring-Gai Chase.

access_time 02:04pm • Jun 27, 2020
place Ku-Ring-Gai Chase
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Bush walker Rescue | Ku-Ring-Gai Chase

Fire and Rescue NSW was called to assist a fallen bush walker on the near West Head Road on the Northern Beaches. Firefighters from Narrabeen arrived to find a lady had fallen down 8 concrete steps and was suffering a suspected... Learn more about the Bush walker Rescue at Ku-Ring-Gai Chase.

access_time 02:04pm • Jun 27, 2020
place Ku-Ring-Gai Chase
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Cracked Power Pole after Crash | Casula

Just before 6am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW received a call to attend a car crash in Casula. Firefighters from Busby and Liverpool attended and found a car had hit a pole causing it to crack. The driver was removed and... Learn more about the Cracked Power Pole after Crash at Casula.

access_time 05:50am • Jun 27, 2020
place Casula
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Cracked Power Pole after Crash | Casula

Just before 6am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW received a call to attend a car crash in Casula. Firefighters from Busby and Liverpool attended and found a car had hit a pole causing it to crack. The driver was removed and... Learn more about the Cracked Power Pole after Crash at Casula.

access_time 05:50am • Jun 27, 2020
place Casula
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House Fire | Dubbo

Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters are working to extinguish a house fire in Dubbo. Just after 5:30 this morning, firefighters were called to a house fully involved in fire on Collins Avenue. Operations are ongoing. ... Learn more about the House Fire at Dubbo.

access_time 05:33am • Jun 27, 2020
place Dubbo
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House Fire | Dubbo

Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters are working to extinguish a house fire in Dubbo. Just after 5:30 this morning, firefighters were called to a house fully involved in fire on Collins Avenue. Operations are ongoing. ... Learn more about the House Fire at Dubbo.

access_time 05:33am • Jun 27, 2020
place Dubbo
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Northern Rivers House Fire | Wooloweyah

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Yamba and Maclean are in attendance at a house fire in Wooloweyah. Crews arrived to find the house on fire and got to work with hose lines and breathing apparatus. Operations are continuing. ... Learn more about the Northern Rivers House Fire at Wooloweyah.

access_time 02:12pm • Jun 26, 2020
place Wooloweyah
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House Fire | Wyong

Crews from Wyong and Hamlyn Terrace Fire Stations were called to a house fire in Harvey St, Wyong. Firefighters worked to extinguish fire which intial investigations suggested started in the kitchen. ... Learn more about the House Fire at Wyong.

access_time 11:03am • Jun 26, 2020
place Wyong
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House Fire | Wyong

Crews from Wyong and Hamlyn Terrace Fire Stations were called to a house fire in Harvey St, Wyong. Firefighters worked to extinguish fire which intial investigations suggested started in the kitchen. Superintendent Adam Dewberry from Fire and Rescue... Learn more about the House Fire at Wyong.

access_time 11:03am • Jun 26, 2020
place Wyong
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House Fire | Nowra

Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters from Nowra and Shoalhaven Fire Stations are in attendance a house fire in St Anns St, Nowra. Crews arrived to find a house on fire and quickly gained entry with hose lines and breathing apparatus. They found... Learn more about the House Fire at Nowra.

access_time 10:21am • Jun 26, 2020
place Nowra
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House Fire | Nowra

Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters from Nowra and Shoalhaven Fire Stations are in attendance a house fire in St Anns St, Nowra. Crews arrived to find a house on fire and quickly gained entry with hose lines and breathing apparatus. They found... Learn more about the House Fire at Nowra.

access_time 10:21am • Jun 26, 2020
place Nowra
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House Fire | Beecroft

Crews from Eastwood and Beecroft Fire Stations are responding to a house fire on Murray Farm Road in Beecroft. A fire was found and was extinguished. Superintendent Adam Dewberry from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) said FRNSW is attending... Learn more about the House Fire at Beecroft .

access_time 09:14am • Jun 26, 2020
place Beecroft
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Major Crash and Rescue Operation | Blackheath

Multiple emergency services are in attendance at a serious multi vehicle crash near Blackheath in the Blue Mountains. Fire and Rescue NSW assigned firefighters from Katoomba and Blackheath to attend and a joint rescue operation was undertaken. ... Learn more about the Major Crash and Rescue Operation at Blackheath .

access_time 04:11am • Jun 26, 2020
place Blackheath
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Structure Fire | Villawood

In the early hours of this morning multiple Fire and Rescue NSW crews from various stations across Sydney's West attended a structure fire in Villawood. Firefighters worked hard to successfully extinguish the fire which resulted in significant damage to the... Learn more about the Structure Fire at Villawood.

access_time 12:30am • Jun 26, 2020
place Villawood
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Female injured in National Park fall | Royal National Park

Just before 6pm yesterday, Fire and Rescue NSW crews were called to assist a 19 year old female who had fallen and was injured in the Royal National Park in Sydney's South. Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters from Bundeena and... Learn more about the Female injured in National Park fall at Royal National Park.

access_time 05:48pm • Jun 25, 2020
place Royal National Park
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Bush Rescue | North Head (Manly)

Just before 6:30am this morning, Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Manly and Narrabeen were called to assist an injured person in the vicinity of the WWII bunker at North Head, Sydney. Firefighters from Manly were first to arrive with NSW... Learn more about the Bush Rescue at North Head (Manly).

access_time 06:25pm • Jun 24, 2020
place North Head (Manly)
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Injured Rock Climber Rescue | Phegans Bay

Just before 4:30pm today, Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters were called to reports of a man fallen and was injured down a cliff near Phegans Bay. Specialist rescue crews from Gosford Fire Station attended the scene and formed a plan to... Learn more about the Injured Rock Climber Rescue at Phegans Bay.

access_time 04:23pm • Jun 24, 2020
place Phegans Bay
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Injured Rock Climber Rescue | Phegans Bay

Just before 4:30pm today, Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters were called to reports of a man fallen and was injured down a cliff near Phegans Bay. Specialist rescue crews from Gosford Fire Station attended the scene and formed a plan to... Learn more about the Injured Rock Climber Rescue at Phegans Bay.

access_time 04:23pm • Jun 24, 2020
place Phegans Bay
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Truck Fire | Riverwood

Firefighters have been called to a truck fire on the M5 westbound in the breakdown lane under Belmore Road bridge. Truck is well alight and the driver has safely vacated the vehicle. ... Learn more about the Truck Fire at Riverwood.

access_time 01:15pm • Jun 24, 2020
place Riverwood
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Perchloric acid incident | Darlinghurst

Fire and Rescue HAZMAT crews are attending an address on Victoria Street Darlinghurst after the discovery of a container of perchloric acid. The acid is crystalised in form and has high explosive potential. Surrounding roads have been closed for safety as the... Learn more about the Perchloric acid incident at Darlinghurst.

access_time 12:38pm • Jun 24, 2020
place Darlinghurst
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Structure Fire 2nd Alarm | Seven Hills

Over 20 FF’s attended a blaze this morning just before 5am at an industrial unit complex. They extinguished a fire at the back of the complex and were able to stop the fire from spreading. FIRU will attend. ... Learn more about the Structure Fire 2nd Alarm at Seven Hills.

access_time 04:53am • Jun 24, 2020
place Seven Hills
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Motor vehicle accident - persons trapped | Narromine

Crews from Narromine Fire Station are responding to a motor vehicle accident involving car that ran into a tree. It is reported that the incident involves a 65 year old male who is unconscious and breathing. ... Learn more about the Motor vehicle accident - persons trapped at Narromine.

access_time 03:55pm • Jun 23, 2020
place Narromine
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Explosion | Point Clare

Crews from Gosford and Kariong Fire Stations are responding to reports of an explosion and flames visible from Talinga Avenue, Point Clare. ... Learn more about the Explosion at Point Clare.

access_time 02:38pm • Jun 23, 2020
place Point Clare
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Underground Carpark Fire | Quakers Hill

Numerous Fire and Rescue NSW crews were called to reports of an underground carpark fire in Quakers Hill. Firefighters arrived to find smoke issuing from the carpark entry. They got to work with hose lines and breathing apparatus. An ambulance was requested... Learn more about the Underground Carpark Fire at Quakers Hill.

access_time 02:12pm • Jun 23, 2020
place Quakers Hill
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Motor Vehicle Accident - Persons trapped | Nelsons Plains

Firefighters from Raymond Terrace Fire Station are responding to a two vehicle accident between a truck and a vehicle. It is reported that there are two people currently trapped. ... Learn more about the Motor Vehicle Accident - Persons trapped at Nelsons Plains.

access_time 01:41pm • Jun 23, 2020
place Nelsons Plains
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Motor vehicle accident persons trapped | Merrylands

Firefighters from Merrylands Fire Station are responding to a bus and vehicle accident. There are reports of the car trapped under the bus. ... Learn more about the Motor vehicle accident persons trapped at Merrylands.

access_time 01:23pm • Jun 23, 2020
place Merrylands
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Hazardous Material Incident | Narrabri

Crews from Narrabri Fire Station are responding to an arsnic spill in powder form under a house on Huxley St, Narrabri. Firefighters are currently working to clear the spill and render the area safe. One man was home at the time... Learn more about the Hazardous Material Incident at Narrabri .

access_time 10:31am • Jun 23, 2020
place Narrabri
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Hazardous Material Incident | Narrabri

Crews from Narrabri Fire Station are responding to an arsnic spill in powder form under a house on Huxley St, Narrabri. Firefighters are currently working to clear the spill and render the area safe. One man was home at the time... Learn more about the Hazardous Material Incident at Narrabri .

access_time 10:31am • Jun 23, 2020
place Narrabri
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HAZMAT | Queanbeyan East

At around 10.15am this morning, crews from Queenbeyan Fire Station responded to a Hazardous Materials incident in Aurora Avenue, Queanbeyan. Upon arrival crews observed a small fire in a chemical storage facility which was quickly knocked down by crews. Additional crews... Learn more about the HAZMAT at Queanbeyan East.

access_time 10:26am • Jun 23, 2020
place Queanbeyan East
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House Fire | Cammeray

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Willoughby and Neutral Bay are currently responding to a house fire in Carter Street, Cammeray. There are reports of visible smoke and an alarm ringing from inside the premises. Crews were able to quickly extinguish... Learn more about the House Fire at Cammeray.

access_time 10:19am • Jun 23, 2020
place Cammeray
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