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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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A working smoke alarm has potentially saved the lives of a mother and her toddler son, who escaped a house fire in the Northern Rivers today. Around 10:40am, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) was called to the property on Melaleuca Way... Learn more about the Smoke alarm alerts mother and child to house fire at South Grafton.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators are examining the ruins of a home, destroyed by fire overnight at Emu Plains, in Sydney's west. The fire broke out just after 11.30pm in a single storey house in Nepean Street. Crews from 12 fire... Learn more about the Investigations underway into Emu Plains fire at Emu Plains.
SOUTH WINDSOR | Home totally involve in fire on Tasman Place. #FRNSW has 12 Fire trucks responding, FFs working to stop fire spreading to adjoining homes.@nswpolice @NSWAmbulance View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is working with engineers to assess a home which has partially collapsed in Sydney's north-west. Around 12:30pm today, firefighters were called to Anzac Avenue in Denistone after the property's roof suddenly caved in, causing the external... Learn more about the Home partially collapses in Sydney's north-west at Denistone.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is urging the public not to become complacent about home safety just because winter has ended. This winter resulted in 16 residential fire deaths across NSW, the highest death toll on record and four times the... Learn more about the Don’t let your fire guard down after the deadliest winter at .
MENANGLE | Truck Fire. #FRNSW FFs are currently working to extinguish a truck and trailer fire Northbound on the Hume Highway. @NSWRFS @LiveTrafficSyd @nswpolice View on X [external link]
SILVERWATER/LAKE MACQUARIE | Rescue incident. #FRNSW Specialist trained rescue FF's are currently working on extricating a person who has fallen down an embankment. @NSWRFS and @NSWAmbulance are also in attendance. View on X [external link]
On Tuesday, #FRNSW firefighters responded to this waste truck fire. Batteries, gas cylinders and fuels can cause fires when processed, and should only be disposed of through select processing services For information on hazardous waste disposal, speak with your local council. View on X [external link]
SURRY HILLS | #FRNSW working to contain a fire in a restaurant on Commowealth St, approx 80 evacs. FFs based in our dispatch centre processed numerous 000 calls to this fire, responding 7 fire trucks. Fire is now extinguished. @nswpolice @LiveTrafficNSW @NSWAmbulance View on X [external link]
PENNANT HILLS | Three car crash. One person trapped. #FRNSW crews are currently stabilising a vehicle to access a trapped occupant. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are in attendance. Traffic delays on Pennant Hills Rd to be expected. View on X [external link]
SPRING FARM | Truck rollover #FRNSW Specialist Hazmat FF's are working to recover 400 litres of diesel leaking from fuel tanks after a garbage truck has rolled over on it's side. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are also in attendance. @FRNSW_MS3 View on X [external link]
CASULA | Two car crash. M5 Westbound. #FRNSW FF's are currently on scene at a two car crash on the M5. Westbound traffic is impacted. Delays to be expected. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are also in attendance. View on X [external link]
SUSSEX INLET | #FRNSW is responding to assist @RFS at a house fire on Boatharbour Drive. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @ShoalhavenCC. This is a developing incident, RFS are the Incident Controllers. View on X [external link]
MAITLAND | #FRNSW FFs working to contain a fire in an electrical transformer in the showground. The fire is threatening an adjoining demountable building. Two and 8 firefighters battling the blaze. @nswpolice @MaitlandMercury @MaitlandCouncil View on X [external link]
MIDDLETON GRANGE | Two car crash. Update. #FRNSW FF's have used hydraulic rescue tools to remove the side of one vehicle to allow @NSWAmbulance access to the trapped occupant. Northbound traffic on Cowpasture Rd is blocked with diversions in place from the M7. @nswpolice View on X [external link]
MIDDLETON GRANGE | Two car crash. #FRNSW FF's are currently on scene at a two car crash on COWPASTURE RD. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are also in attendance. Significant traffic delays to be expected. @Lpool_Council View on X [external link]
MINTO | Gas leak. #FRNSW are currently on scene at abuilding site providing assistance and fire protection until the gas leak is repaired. @FRNSW_MS3 View on X [external link]
RT @stephcookemp: The #Wyong @FRNSW crew were victorious at the weekend’s Firefighter Championship held in #Merrylands. Congratulations to all 14 teams who participated. Our firefighters are some of the world’s best. @PaulBaxterFRNSW View on X [external link]
CAMPBELLTOWN | Structure fire. #FRNSW FF's are currently working to extinguish a fire within a 2 level building. All occupants have been evacuated. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are also in attendance. @campbelltownnsw View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is helping investigate an explosion inside a unit in Sydney's inner west, which has left a man with critical injuries. Firefighters were called to Trafalgar Parade at Concord shortly after 2am today, with neighbours reporting they... Learn more about the Man in critical condition after explosion inside unit at Concord.
DEE WHY | #FRNSW has 6 fire trucks and more than 20 FFs fighting a fire on the 3rd level of an apartment block in Kingsway. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance assisting with operations. @beachescouncil View on X [external link]
RUTHERFORD | Two car crash. 1 person trapped. #FRNSW FF's used hydraulic rescue tools to free the trapped occupant of the vehicle. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance View on X [external link]
ENGADINE | Car Crash. Railway Parade. #FRNSW Firefighters are currently on scene at a single vehicle crash. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are also in attendance. Significant traffic delays can be expected View on X [external link]
ERMINGTON | Update 1 #FRNSW FFs have now gained fire control and will work on extinguishing the fire contained within a single level house. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @Parramatta_News View on X [external link]
ERMINGTON | House fire. #FRNSW crews are currently on scene working to extinguish a fire in a single level house in Trumper st. All residents have been evacuated. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice @Parramatta_News View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: WATCH & ACT: Beryl Rd, Gulgong (Mid-Western)The fire is burning in a westerly direction, in the Beryl Rd, Holleys Lane area. Firefighters are on scene and will be assisted by aircraft. Isolated rural landholders in the area should continue to monitor conditions.#NSWRFS View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has extinguished a unit fire on the NSW Far North Coast, preventing it from spreading to neighbouring units. Around 6:30am, multiple Triple Zero (000) calls alerted crews to the blaze on Honeysuckle Street in Tweed Heads. More... Learn more about the FRNSW crews prevent unit fire from spreading at Tweed Heads.
Xando is one of three #FRNSW Ignitable Liquid Detection Dogs, who use their incredible sense of smell to detect liquid accelerants faster than portable scientific equipment. Shoutout to our very clever furry workmates (and their amazing handlers)! #NationalDogDay View on X [external link]
Did you know we have 13 fire stations that provide emergency medical care in regional NSW. As I tweet, three of these stns are providing this critical capability to their community @stephcookemp. Every #FRNSW fire truck carries a defibrilator, truama kit and oxygen View on X [external link]
Fire danger ratings are being simplified from 1 September 2022. Its part of a national change which simplifies the system to four levels Moderate, High, Extreme and Catastrophic. Learn more about the system at: View on X [external link]
Further Information
- For flood information and warnings, visit the NSW State Emergency Service website [external link].
- For bushfire and grass fire warnings or more information on bushfire incidents, visit the NSW Rural Fire Service website [external link].
- For the latest information on changes to traffic conditions, visit Live Traffic NSW [external link].
- During major incidents look and listen for information on TV, radio, the internet, mobile phones and neighbours.
- Call Triple Zero (000) to report all fires and emergencies.