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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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RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Alongside our strike team, we are also sending our Hytrans vehicle to assist with the flood response in Lismore. The Hytrans can pump out large amounts of water and relocate it away from flood-affected areas. It will be incredibly useful to relieve floodwaters in the Nth Rivers. View on X [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: At the request of @NSWSES, we have deployed a strike team to Lismore this morning to assist with their flood response. The strike team consists of our highly skilled in-water rescue technicians who are prepared to assist with flash flooding response and recovery. View on X [external link]
STRATHFIELD | Up to 250 litres of diesel has escaped from the fuel tank of a bus on Beresford St. 18 #FRNSW HAZMAT firefighters are working to spread 10 tonne of sand over 1 km of affected roadway. Numerous cars have slipped and slid as a result of spillage. View on X [external link]
Diesel covering a 1.5km stretch of road at Strathfield has caused several cars to lose control and slide across the road in Sydney's Inner West earlier today. Hazmat specialists quickly placed booms across drains to prevent runoff into local waterways when... Learn more about the Diesel on road creates havoc for motorists at Strathfield.
KARIONG | A single car has crashed on Langford Dr near Woy Woy Rd. #FRNSW rescue crews are working to release one trapped person. View on X [external link]
RT @7NewsSydney: Crews are working overtime to clean-up the mess created by the overnight storm in Sydney. @FRNSW firefighters have been helping remove a large tree that fell at a property on Guildford Road at Guildford West. #NSWstorm #7NEWS View on X [external link]
KEMBLA GRANGE | #FRNSW rescue crews have extricated a patient from their car after a single vehicle crash on West Dapto Road. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice View on X [external link]
ULLADULLA | #FRNSW HAZMAT crews are working to contain a diesel spill in Ulladulla Harbour. Firefighters have used a boat to deploy 100m of containment booms. View on X [external link]
A 74-year-old male driver has been rescued from a serious car crash thanks to a multi-agency operation in the Wollondilly Shire south of Sydney earlier today. The crash involving two cars occurred near Pepper Tree Ridge on Remembrance Drive in Razorback... Learn more about the Car Crash at Razorback.
WESTERN SYDNEY | #FRNSW has been very busy assisting people affected by wild weather that hit Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains 24hrs ago. Remember to call the SES on 13 25 00 to request assistance and Triple Zero (000) for all other emergencies. View on X [external link]
BANKSTOWN | #FRNSW crews have quickly contained a fire in a factory on Arkley St to the kitchen of origin. A large amount of smoke was visible on arrival. No injuries reported. View on X [external link]
BANKSMEADOW | A car fire has been mostly extinguished by two #FRNSW crews on Botany Rd near the Ampol service station. Northbound lanes are currently closed. View on X [external link]
Eden Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews had a slippery start to the day when they responded to a fishy highway emergency north of Eden on the south coast earlier today. An eighty-metre stretch of the Princess Highway across two lanes... Learn more about the Holy Mackerel! Road covered in Fish at Eden.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have contained a major gas leak on Cowpasture Road in a four-hour operation in South Western Sydney overnight. Hazmat specialists were confronted with an escalating incident as the gas was spreading quickly into sewer lines... Learn more about the Major Gas Leak at Cecil Hills.
ERIN VALE | A truck and car have crashed and are on fire on Goldfields Way north-east of Wagga Wagga. #FRNSW crews are responding with @nswpolice, @NSWAmbulance and @NSWRFS crews. View on X [external link]
WESTERN SYD | A powerful storm has hit numerous suburbs in Sydneys West, including Penrith, St Marys and Glenmore Park as well as suburbs throughout the Blue Mountains, including Katoomba, Blaxland and Leura. Emergency service crews are busy helping many people in these regions. View on X [external link]
BLACKTOWN | A mother a daughter are trapped in a crashed car on Walters Rd. #FRNSW rescue crews are responding to assist with @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) have battled a house fire thought to have been caused by lightning at Glenmore Park, in Sydney's west. FRNSW crews, assisted by the Rural Fire Service, arrived at the house in Kobina Avenue, just after 5.30... Learn more about the Suspected lightning fire destroys house at Glenmore Park.
A large truck filled with Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) rolled spilling its cargo alongside the M7 Motorway in Sydney's Greater West yesterday afternoon. The crash occurred after a truck toppled over the safety barrier as the driver negotiated the Wallgrove Road... Learn more about the Truckload of RATs salvaged from crash at Horsley Park.
A paraglider has been able to self-diagnose his injuries to rescuers after crash-landing at Forresters Beach on the state's Central Coast. The Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew from Bateau Bay joined Police and NSW Ambulance paramedics at the scene on... Learn more about the Paraglider Crash at Forresters Beach.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) attended a truck and car motor vehicle crash at Hexham, north of Newcastle, this morning. The accident involved two trucks and a car just south of the bridge on the New England Highway. The driver of the... Learn more about the Car Crash at Hexham.
FOSTERTON | #FRNSW rescue crews from Dungog are working to free the driver of a crashed car on Fosterton Rd. The car is resting on its side. View on X [external link]
SYDNEY CBD | #FRNSW HAZMAT firefighters are working to contain a spill of 1000 litres of diesel in the basement of a building on Bridge St. 50 people have self evacuated. View on X [external link]
BRINAWA | #FRNSW firefighters from Canowindra are working with the @NSWRFS to extinguish a truck fire at a property on Nangar Rd, southwest of Orange. The truck is near a shed containing dangerous goods. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have prevented a fire in a granny flat from spreading to nearby homes today at Merrylands, in Sydney's west. The blaze broke out at the rear of the Henson Street address just after 11.30am. Crews from... Learn more about the Granny flat fire at Merrylands.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have carefully removed a car that crashed through the brick wall of a convenience store at Lakemba this morning. The driver managed to get out of the vehicle unharmed after his car slammed into the... Learn more about the Car crashes into building at Lakemba.
BOGGABILLA | #FRNSW firefighters from Moree are responding north to the NSW/QLD border town to extinguish a fire in a shop and house. Firefighters from @NSWRFS and @QldFES are in attendance. Operations are ongoing with the Newell Hwy closed. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and Rural Fire Service crews have combined to extinguish a blaze in a community hall this morning at Narromine, west of Dubbo. The first of six FRNSW trucks arrived at the scene around 5am to find... Learn more about the Building Fire at Narromine.
BROOKFIELD | A man has been pulled from his crashed car by passing motorists moments before it was fully engulfed in fire. #FRNSW rescue crews are working to extinguish the burning car, which is resting on its side on Wallarobba-Brookfield Rd. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews doused a blaze in an Illawarra unit late last night. Crews arrived at the apartment block on Entrance St in Lake Illawarra just before 11pm, following reports of a fire on the ground floor. Firefighters found... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Lake Illawarra.
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].
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- During major incidents look and listen for information on TV, radio, the internet, mobile phones and neighbours.
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