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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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Motor Vehicle Accident | Lake Innes

Fire and Rescue NSW Firefighters from Port Macquarie were in attendance at a truck crash on the Pacific Highway, at Lake Innes. Initial reports indicated the truck had crossed the medium strip, driving through roadworks and towards oncoming traffic. Firefighters worked to... Learn more about the Motor Vehicle Accident at Lake Innes.

access_time 01:08pm • Jun 16, 2020
place Lake Innes
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Motor Vehicle Accident | Lake Innes

Fire and Rescue NSW Firefighters from Port Macquarie were in attendance at a truck crash on the Pacific Highway, at Lake Innes. Initial reports indicated the truck had crossed the medium strip, driving through roadworks and towards oncoming traffic. Firefighters worked to... Learn more about the Motor Vehicle Accident at Lake Innes.

access_time 01:08pm • Jun 16, 2020
place Lake Innes
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Car crashes into house | Gregory Hills

Just before 12.20pm today Firefighters from Narellan Fire Station attended an incident where a car had crashed into a home on Healy Ave, Gregory Hills. The driver is a 56 year old female, who has suffered minor injuries, luckily there... Learn more about the Car crashes into house at Gregory Hills.

access_time 12:17pm • Jun 16, 2020
place Gregory Hills
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Car crashes into house | Gregory Hills

Just before 12.20pm today Firefighters from Narellan Fire Station attended an incident where a car had crashed into a home on Healy Ave, Gregory Hills. The driver is a 56 year old female, who has suffered minor injuries, luckily there... Learn more about the Car crashes into house at Gregory Hills.

access_time 12:17pm • Jun 16, 2020
place Gregory Hills
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Motor Vehicle Accident | Wollongong

Just before 11am this morning firefighters from Wollongong Fire Station responded to a single vehicle accident involving a 30 year old male who is unconscious and breathing. It is reported that the male lost control of his vehicle on Burelli... Learn more about the Motor Vehicle Accident at Wollongong.

access_time 10:55am • Jun 16, 2020
place Wollongong
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Firefighters Rescuing Trapped Female | Sutton

Crews from Queanbeyan Fire Station are responding to a rolled over vehicle at on Sutton Road, Norton Road. One person is trapped in their vehicle. ... Learn more about the Firefighters Rescuing Trapped Female at Sutton.

access_time 09:26am • Jun 16, 2020
place Sutton
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Firefighters Rescuing Trapped Female | Sutton

Crews from Queanbeyan Fire Station are responding to a rolled over vehicle at on Sutton Road, Norton Road. One person is trapped in their vehicle. ... Learn more about the Firefighters Rescuing Trapped Female at Sutton.

access_time 09:26am • Jun 16, 2020
place Sutton
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Building Fire | Milton

Small fire at Sarah Claydon Village in a residents room, caused from a fallen gas heater. 5 residence were evacuated for fresh air and 1 patient has been transported to hospital with a nurse due to smoke inhalation. ... Learn more about the Building Fire at Milton.

access_time 06:40am • Jun 16, 2020
place Milton
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Building Fire | Milton

Small fire at Sarah Claydon Village in a residents room, caused from a fallen gas heater. 5 residence were evacuated for fresh air and 1 patient has been transported to hospital with a nurse due to smoke inhalation. ... Learn more about the Building Fire at Milton.

access_time 06:40am • Jun 16, 2020
place Milton
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Rolled Truck | Yass

A semitrailer has crashed and rolled over near Yass. The truck is carrying mixed goods. Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Yass are in attendance and and an additional crew is responding from Goulburn with absorbent booms to contain any spill from... Learn more about the Rolled Truck at Yass.

access_time 06:27am • Jun 16, 2020
place Yass
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MVA Persons Trapped | Yass

A large BW truck has overturned on The Hume Hwy. The highway is closed northbound approaching Wargeila road. ... Learn more about the MVA Persons Trapped at Yass.

access_time 06:27am • Jun 16, 2020
place Yass
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House Fire | Booker Bay

Firefighters from numerous Fire and Rescue NSW stations on the Central Coast are in attendance at a house fire on Murray St, in Booker Bay. Crews arrived to find a developing fire and reports of a male inside. The fire was contained... Learn more about the House Fire at Booker Bay.

access_time 03:25am • Jun 16, 2020
place Booker Bay
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House Fire | Mount Riverview

Over 30 firefighters are working to extinguish a fire in a 2 storey home in Mount Riverview near Penrith. The fire is on the second level. ... Learn more about the House Fire at Mount Riverview.

access_time 07:47pm • Jun 15, 2020
place Mount Riverview
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House Fire | Mount Riverview

Over 30 firefighters are working to extinguish a fire in a 2 storey home in Mount Riverview near Penrith. The fire is on the second level. ... Learn more about the House Fire at Mount Riverview.

access_time 07:47pm • Jun 15, 2020
place Mount Riverview
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Ceiling Fire | Gulgong

Just after 6pm this evening Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Gulgong and Mudgee attended reports of a house fire in Gulgong. Crews arrived to find a fire in the ceiling of a home. They used hose lines and breathing apparatus... Learn more about the Ceiling Fire at Gulgong.

access_time 06:12pm • Jun 15, 2020
place Gulgong
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Unit Fire | Belmont South

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from the Lake Macquarie region are in attendance at a Unit Fire in Belmont South. Crews arrived to the Pacific Highway address to find a residential unit well alight, and are working to bring the... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Belmont South.

access_time 05:06pm • Jun 15, 2020
place Belmont South
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Unit Fire | Belmont South

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from the Lake Macquarie region are in attendance at a Unit Fire in Belmont South. Crews arrived to the Pacific Highway address to find a residential unit well alight, and are working to bring the... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Belmont South.

access_time 05:06pm • Jun 15, 2020
place Belmont South
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House Fire | Mount Pleasant

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Balgownie and Wollongong are currently on scene at a House Fire in Mount Pleasant ... Learn more about the House Fire at Mount Pleasant.

access_time 03:58pm • Jun 15, 2020
place Mount Pleasant
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House Fire | Mount Pleasant

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Balgownie and Wollongong are currently on scene at a House Fire in Mount Pleasant Superintendent Adam Dewberry from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) said FRNSW is attending numerous house fires and that it... Learn more about the House Fire at Mount Pleasant.

access_time 03:58pm • Jun 15, 2020
place Mount Pleasant
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House Fire | North Albury

Fire and Rescue NSW crews are currently in attendance at a House Fire in North Albury. Smoke and flames can be seen issuing from a property on Barooga Street. Firefighters are now searching the building for any occupants. ... Learn more about the House Fire at North Albury.

access_time 03:31pm • Jun 15, 2020
place North Albury
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House Fire | North Albury

Fire and Rescue NSW crews are currently in attendance at a House Fire in North Albury. Smoke and flames can be seen issuing from a property on Barooga Street. Firefighters are now searching the building for any occupants. ... Learn more about the House Fire at North Albury.

access_time 03:31pm • Jun 15, 2020
place North Albury
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Tree Falls on Unit Block | Balgownie

A large Gum tree has fallen onto a two-storey unit block in Balgownie, extensively damaging the roof and walls. Fire and Rescue NSW and the SES are working to render the scene safe. ... Learn more about the Tree Falls on Unit Block at Balgownie.

access_time 11:54am • Jun 15, 2020
place Balgownie
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Tree Falls on Unit Block | Balgownie

A large Gum tree has fallen onto a two-storey unit block in Balgownie, extensively damaging the roof and walls. Fire and Rescue NSW and the SES are working to render the scene safe. ... Learn more about the Tree Falls on Unit Block at Balgownie.

access_time 11:54am • Jun 15, 2020
place Balgownie
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Truck Rollover | Spring Hill

Just after 9.30am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW crews were called to a truck crash on Drummond St, Spring Hill. Crews from Wollongong and Shellharbour including HAZMAT crews are currently containing a spill as a result of the crash. The driver,... Learn more about the Truck Rollover at Spring Hill.

access_time 11:22am • Jun 15, 2020
place Spring Hill
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Wollongong High School Evacuated | Wollongong

Crews from Fire and Rescue NSW are evactuating Smiths Hill High School in Wollongong while they investigate a smell of burning from an Art room ... Learn more about the Wollongong High School Evacuated at Wollongong.

access_time 11:10am • Jun 15, 2020
place Wollongong
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Wollongong High School Evacuated | Wollongong

Crews from Fire and Rescue NSW are evacuating Smiths Hill High School in Wollongong while they investigate a smell of burning from an Art room ... Learn more about the Wollongong High School Evacuated at Wollongong.

access_time 11:10am • Jun 15, 2020
place Wollongong
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House Fire | Long Jetty

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from multiple stations across the Central Coast are attending a House Fire in Long Jetty. A fire was reported just after 10am today. Firefighters arrived to find a two storey house well alight. They are using... Learn more about the House Fire at Long Jetty.

access_time 10:10am • Jun 15, 2020
place Long Jetty
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House Fire | Long Jetty

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from multiple stations across the Central Coast are attending a House Fire in Long Jetty. A fire was reported just after 10am today. Firefighters arrived to find a two storey house well alight. They are using... Learn more about the House Fire at Long Jetty.

access_time 10:10am • Jun 15, 2020
place Long Jetty
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Ruptured Gas Main | Merrylands

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Wentworthville and Merrylands have commenced evacuations following the rupture of a gas main in Merrylands just before 9am this morning. Gas can be smelt up to 500m away from the site. ... Learn more about the Ruptured Gas Main at Merrylands.

access_time 08:45am • Jun 15, 2020
place Merrylands
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Ruptured Gas Main | Merrylands

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Wentworthville and Merrylands have commenced evacuations following the rupture of a gas main in Merrylands just before 9am this morning. Gas can be smelt up to 500m away from the site. ... Learn more about the Ruptured Gas Main at Merrylands.

access_time 08:45am • Jun 15, 2020
place Merrylands
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