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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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MATRAVILLE | @ Lawson Street, single level house on fire, firefighting operations in progress.@TheWenty View on X [external link]

access_time 10:58am • Jun 24, 2023
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ALBION PARK | @FRNSW Tongarra Rd, Unit fire in progress which has entered the roof void, multiple people evacuated.@illawarramerc View on X [external link]

access_time 10:54am • Jun 24, 2023
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GREGORY HILLS | @FRNSW Graziers Ave, truck been brought under control with two lines of hoses. View on X [external link]

access_time 09:07am • Jun 24, 2023
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LAVADIA | @FRNSW Clarence correctional centre, mattress alight, crews assisting staff to reach the cell involved. View on X [external link]

access_time 09:05am • Jun 24, 2023
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WAVERLY | @FRNSW Birrell Street, entry gained by firefighters to investigate and extinguish a kitchen fire. Keep looking while cooking! @TheWenty View on X [external link]

access_time 05:30am • Jun 24, 2023
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PLUMPTON | @FRNSW Bungalow Rd, medical access emergency with entry gained by FRNSW and scene handed over to police. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:17am • Jun 24, 2023
place Plumpton
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NORTH SYDNEY | @FRNSW Edward St, car into a wall causing partial collapse, driver freed by rescue crews. View on X [external link]

access_time 02:48pm • Jun 23, 2023
place North Sydney
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GABLES | @FRNSW Hyperno St, two storey house alight, firefighting operation are continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 02:04pm • Jun 23, 2023
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BONDI JUNCTION | @FRNSW Spring Street, escalator smouldering at entrance to Eastgate, multiple appliances responding. @TheWenty View on X [external link]

access_time 01:57pm • Jun 23, 2023
place Bondi Junction
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EASTLAKES |@FRNSW Gardeners Rd, fire in a stairwell extinguished one line of hose, multiple evacuation due to thick smoke.@TheWenty View on X [external link]

access_time 07:19am • Jun 23, 2023
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WOY WOY |@FRNSW Greene Street, lithium battery fire in a unit causing sever damage to three rooms. @CCexpressadvoc View on X [external link]

access_time 06:44am • Jun 23, 2023
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CLARENDON | @FRNSW Hawkesbury Valley way, a kitchen due to an electrical fault was extinguished by brigade members using two lengths of hose. Investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:36am • Jun 23, 2023
place Clarendon
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WAKELEY |@FRNSW Humphries Rd, unit with one male with burns transported to hospital. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:58pm • Jun 22, 2023
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Fire and Rescue NSW responds to bus crash | Drummoyne

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews today have responded to a bus crash at Drummoyne, in Sydney's inner west. The vehicle collided with a ute and a car near the intersection of Victoria Road and Lyons Road just before 12:30pm. The bus... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW responds to bus crash at Drummoyne.

access_time 03:19pm • Jun 22, 2023
place Drummoyne
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WILTON |@FRNSW Truck and two car crash at Hume highway Wilton due to a medical episode. View on X [external link]

access_time 02:19pm • Jun 22, 2023
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Firefighters raise over $100,000 for burns victims through charity bike ride |

Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters have raised over $100,000 for Burns Unit victims, through their annual 400in4 Charity ride and Ultra-marathon runner Rob Mason. In March this year, 28 FRNSW and ACT Firefighters set up base camp at the NRMA Jindabyne... Learn more about the Firefighters raise over $100,000 for burns victims through charity bike ride at .

access_time 02:09pm • Jun 22, 2023
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| Firefighters raise over $100,000 for burns victims through charity bike ride. Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters have raised over $100,000 for Burns Unit victims, through their annual 400in4 Charity ride and Ultra-marathon runner Rob Mason.In... View on X [external link]

access_time 02:03pm • Jun 22, 2023
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Fire and Rescue NSW responds to hazardous chemical incident in Sydney's inner west | Camperdown

More than 70 people have been evacuated as Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews work to contain toxic chemicals at an apartment building in Sydney's inner west. Emergency services were called around 11:15am to the complex on Parramatta Road, Camperdown, where... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW responds to hazardous chemical incident in Sydney's inner west at Camperdown.

access_time 12:58pm • Jun 22, 2023
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CAMPERDOWN | Fire and Rescue NSW responds to hazardous chemical incident in Sydney's inner west. More than 70 people have been evacuated as Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews work to contain toxic chemicals at an apartment building in Sydney's in... View on X [external link]

access_time 12:53pm • Jun 22, 2023
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BALMAIN | @ FRNSW Darling street, fire in a shop which has spread to the second level, firefighting operations in progress. @InnerWestNews View on X [external link]

access_time 06:08am • Jun 22, 2023
place Balmain
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WENTWORTHVILLE | @FRNSW Lane Street, fire in a garage under a block of units has caused damage to several cars, extinguished two lines of hose. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:58am • Jun 22, 2023
place Wentworthville
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MONA VALE |@FRNSW Jenkins street, garage fire in occurring at a towing company, offensive firefighting in progress.@ManlyDaily View on X [external link]

access_time 06:59pm • Jun 21, 2023
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KURRI KURRI | @FRNSW Mitchell Ave, Factory fire in auto recyclers, extinguished with two lines of hoses. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:34pm • Jun 21, 2023
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NELSON BAY | @FRNSW Galoola Drive, House fire involving two levels, firefighting operation in progress. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:32pm • Jun 21, 2023
place Nelson Bay
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GLENMORE PARK |@FRNSW Yuroka Street, house fire in progress, firefighting operations are continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:29pm • Jun 21, 2023
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BELLAMBI | @FRNSW Chounding Cresent, house fire which has extensively damaged several rooms, one persons treated for minor burns.@illawarramerc View on X [external link]

access_time 01:18pm • Jun 21, 2023
place Bellambi
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SOUTH GRANVILLE | @FRNSW Blaxcell Street, fire in a backyard, extinguished one line of hose. View on X [external link]

access_time 12:09pm • Jun 21, 2023
place South Granville
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Fire and Rescue NSW prevents unit blaze from spreading to neighbouring homes | Kingsgrove

The quick actions of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have stopped a fire in a unit at Kingsgrove, in Sydney's south, from spreading to adjoining homes. The blaze tore through the garage of the two-storey Morgan Street property around 7:20am... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW prevents unit blaze from spreading to neighbouring homes at Kingsgrove.

access_time 09:33am • Jun 21, 2023
place Kingsgrove
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Working smoke alarm saves woman's life during unit fire | Plumpton

A working smoke alarm has saved the life of a woman during a unit fire this morning at Plumpton in Sydney's west. The alarm began sounding in the Woodvale Close home just before 5am. The woman, aged in her 50's, woke to... Learn more about the Working smoke alarm saves woman's life during unit fire at Plumpton.

access_time 09:18am • Jun 21, 2023
place Plumpton
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GUILDFORD | @FRNSW Trenton Rd, fire in a chimney has spread to adjoining walls, extinguished with one line of hose. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:23am • Jun 21, 2023
place Guildford
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