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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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Fire in Laundry | Lurnea

Fire and Rescue NSW crews are currently on scene at a house fire in Lurnea, with crews reportedly attending to a fire in a home on Wonga Rd. Smoke and flames were reported to be coming from the laundry area of... Learn more about the Fire in Laundry at Lurnea.

access_time 09:12am • Jun 11, 2020
place Lurnea
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Truck Accident | Kirrawee

A truck has driven off the road into a creek at approximately 07:50 this morning in Kirrawee. Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Sutherland, Engadine and Hurstville are in attendance with NSW police and Ambulance NSW also on the scene ... Learn more about the Truck Accident at Kirrawee.

access_time 07:49am • Jun 11, 2020
place Kirrawee
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Fireplace Fire | Gidley

Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters from Tamworth Fire Station attended a house this morning following reports of smoke showing around the occupants fireplace. A Thermal Imaging Camera was used to identify intense heat within the wall. Firefighters then carefully assessed the... Learn more about the Fireplace Fire at Gidley.

access_time 04:12am • Jun 11, 2020
place Gidley
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Neighbour Rescues two from House Fire - Updated | Killarney Heights

5:20am 11 June It took over 22 firefighters working from 6 fire engines an hour to knockdown the fire. Salvage and overhaul operations then continued into the early hours this morning. 3 people were transported to hospital, this included two occupants of... Learn more about the Neighbour Rescues two from House Fire - Updated at Killarney Heights.

access_time 09:00pm • Jun 10, 2020
place Killarney Heights
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Large Garage Fire | Seaforth

Numerous Fire and Rescue NSW crews from across Sydney's Norther Beaches are in attendance at a garage fire in Seaforth. Initial reports were a man was inside however following fire attack and search and rescue no person has been found.... Learn more about the Large Garage Fire at Seaforth.

access_time 10:15am • Jun 10, 2020
place Seaforth
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School Fire | Revesby

Fire and Rescue NSW crews are currently attending an incident at a school on Beaconsfield St in Revesby. It is believed a church inside the grounds has caught fire. The triple zero caller reported flames through the roof. A number... Learn more about the School Fire at Revesby.

access_time 09:42am • Jun 10, 2020
place Revesby
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School Fire | Revesby

Fire and Rescue NSW crews are currently attending an incident at a school on Beaconsfield St in Revesby. It is believed a church inside the grounds has caught fire. The triple zero caller reported flames through the roof. A number... Learn more about the School Fire at Revesby.

access_time 09:42am • Jun 10, 2020
place Revesby
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House fire | Seaforth

At 0930 this morning, 10 June 2020 firefighters from Manly, Dee Why, Forestville and Mosman fire stations responded to reports of a house fire in the suburb of Seaforth. Upon arrival firefighters using 2 lines of hose began extinguishing the... Learn more about the House fire at Seaforth.

access_time 09:30am • Jun 10, 2020
place Seaforth
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Multi Car Crash | Werrington

Multiple rescue crews are in attendance at a serious car crash involving two cars in Werrington on the Great Western Highway. Fire and Rescue NSW crews are working with NSW Ambulance to treat and free two trapped people. The Great Western Highway... Learn more about the Multi Car Crash at Werrington.

access_time 08:45am • Jun 10, 2020
place Werrington
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Boat Sinks & Causes 400m Slick | Gwandalan

Just before 9am today Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Berkley Vale on the Central Coast were called to reports of a fuel spill on Lake Macquarie at Gwandalan. Hazardous Materials crews from Fire and Rescue NSW are in attendance and... Learn more about the Boat Sinks & Causes 400m Slick at Gwandalan.

access_time 08:44am • Jun 10, 2020
place Gwandalan
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Large Fuel Spillage | Neutral Bay

Fire and Rescue NSW crews are liaising with RMS and local council to clean up the a large diesel spill from a bus over Wycombe Rd in Neutral Bay. Crews will work to prevent and fuel entering the drains and then... Learn more about the Large Fuel Spillage at Neutral Bay.

access_time 08:32am • Jun 10, 2020
place Neutral Bay
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House Fire | Sadleir

Just before 10:30pm on Tuesday night multiple Fire and Rescue NSW crews from South Western Sydney responded to reports of a house on fire in Sadlier. Upon arrival a large fire was found and there were reports of a person inside.... Learn more about the House Fire at Sadleir.

access_time 10:22pm • Jun 09, 2020
place Sadleir
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Chinese Restaurant Fire | Burwood

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from across Sydney’s Inner West have just extinguished a fire in a Chinese restaurant on Burwood Rd in Burwood. Fire crews arrived to find a fire in a cooking flue which had extended into the residence... Learn more about the Chinese Restaurant Fire at Burwood.

access_time 09:14pm • Jun 09, 2020
place Burwood
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Car Crash, Powerlines Down and Fire | Heatherbrae

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from northern Newcastle are in attendance at a serious car crash in Heatherbrae. Crews arrived to find a car had heavily impacted a pole with power lines down and a fire was developing. The occupant was... Learn more about the Car Crash, Powerlines Down and Fire at Heatherbrae .

access_time 07:23pm • Jun 09, 2020
place Heatherbrae
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Dog Rescue | Blacktown

A Fire and Rescue NSW firefighter never really knows how they’ll spend their day. In this case for the crew from Blacktown in addition to numerous other calls, it was to rescue Coco the Labrador. Coco had fallen 3m down into... Learn more about the Dog Rescue at Blacktown.

access_time 07:13pm • Jun 09, 2020
place Blacktown
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House Fire | Epping

Just before 2:30 pm today, Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Beecroft and Eastwood attended reports of a house on fire on Cooke Way, Epping. Crews arrived to find a developing fire in the roof of a single level house. 10 firefighters... Learn more about the House Fire at Epping.

access_time 02:27pm • Jun 09, 2020
place Epping
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Person Rescued from Car Crash | Williamtown

Just after 9:30am today Fire and Rescue NSW crews attended a car crash on Medowie Road in Williamtown. Crews worked to stabilise the car and then remove the trapped occupant. ... Learn more about the Person Rescued from Car Crash at Williamtown.

access_time 09:35am • Jun 09, 2020
place Williamtown
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House Fire | Holgate

Kitchen Fire extinguished. 2 casualties treated on scene by Ambulance for smoke inhalation. ... Learn more about the House Fire at Holgate.

access_time 07:09am • Jun 09, 2020
place Holgate
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Concern for Welfare | Cronulla

A member of the public has located fishing gear on the rocks at Cronulla Wharf, This member of the public thought they saw a yellow life jacket in the water. Fire and Rescue are assisting police and provided a salvage... Learn more about the Concern for Welfare at Cronulla.

access_time 04:59am • Jun 09, 2020
place Cronulla
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5 Car Crash | Haberfield

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Sydney City and Ashfield are in attendance at a multi-car crash in Haberfield. Vehicle occupants are being removed from the scene and transported to hospital. There are traffic delays at the Parramatta Rd Dalhousie... Learn more about the 5 Car Crash at Haberfield.

access_time 03:12pm • Jun 08, 2020
place Haberfield
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Major Flooding | Mascot

Just after 5pm this evening a major flooding was reported at a building on Gardeners Rd, Mascot. Fire and Rescue NSW has dispatched a HyTrans vehicle to assist in the removal of a flooded basement. ... Learn more about the Major Flooding at Mascot.

access_time 08:27pm • Jun 07, 2020
place Mascot
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Garage Fire | Greenfield Park

Fast work by firefighters contained a working fire to the garage and prevented spread to adjoining premises. This is the 3rd structure fire that Yennora has attended in a four days. ... Learn more about the Garage Fire at Greenfield Park.

access_time 04:54pm • Jun 07, 2020
place Greenfield Park
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Dog Rescue | North Turramurra

Firefighters from Gordon were called to rescue a dog named Lincoln after his leg was broken on a walking trail on Sydney's North Shore. Station 37, Gordon's Facebook video: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=567397877485048 ... Learn more about the Dog Rescue at North Turramurra.

access_time 02:38pm • Jun 07, 2020
place North Turramurra
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House Fire | Tweed West

This afternoon just before 2:00pm Tweed Heads Firefighters were called to a 'House Fire' at West Tweed. On arrival 468 Alpha reported that there was a house well alight & were getting hose lines to work to attack the fire. Shortly... Learn more about the House Fire at Tweed West.

access_time 01:54pm • Jun 07, 2020
place Tweed West
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House Fire | Karabar

At 1:16pm, Firefighters from Queanbeyan Fire and Rescue were called to a house on fire in Donald Road, Karabar with reports of two elderly people still inside. Upon arrival firefighters quickly extinguished a small fire in the kitchen of the property.... Learn more about the House Fire at Karabar.

access_time 01:16pm • Jun 07, 2020
place Karabar
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Crash with persons trapped | Tomago

A combined effort saw a person rescued from their vehicle following a crash at Tomago. Patient transported via ambulance to hospital in stable condition. ... Learn more about the Crash with persons trapped at Tomago.

access_time 12:00am • Jun 07, 2020
place Tomago
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Unit Fire | Wollongong

Fire and Rescue crews attended a triple zero call this afternoon to find a dryer alight in a unit. After extinguishing the fire and determining there were no persons inside they remained for a short time to properly ventilate the... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Wollongong.

access_time 03:36pm • Jun 06, 2020
place Wollongong
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Building Fire | Mt Colah

Numerous Fire and Rescue NSW crews are in attendance at a confirmed building fire in Mt Colah. Two south bound lanes of the Pacific Highway are closed More info to follow ... Learn more about the Building Fire at Mt Colah.

access_time 10:58am • Jun 06, 2020
place Mt Colah
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Fully involved house fire | Waverley

Crews are currently attending to multiple triple 0 calls to a house well slight in Waverley. They have arrived to find the house fully involved in fire and are in the process of assessing the scene and gaining fire control.... Learn more about the Fully involved house fire at Waverley.

access_time 06:39am • Jun 06, 2020
place Waverley
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