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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 and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) are working to safely remove passengers following an accident between a truck and a passenger bus this morning on the Great Western Highway at Lawson. FRNSW arrived on scene to find the small truck collided into... Learn more about the Truck and Bus Crash at Lawson.
At approximately 4am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a house fire on Adams Street, Muswellbrook. FRNSW arrived on scene and encountered flames and thick smoke issuing from the side and rear of the vacant single level brick... Learn more about the House Fire at Muswellbrook.
At approximately 10.00pm last night, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and NSW Rural Fire Service attended a motor vehicle crash between two trucks on the Pacific Highway, four kilometres outside of Tyndale. Crews from both agencies arrived on scene to find... Learn more about the Truck Fire at Pillar Valley.
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Keeping up a fine 20+ year tradition of Australian firefighters deploying to North America (Canada) to assist them in challenging fire seasons, our contingent heading off today. Be safe! #canadafires @AFACnews View on X [external link]
11 FRNSW firefighters are off to Canada to help relieve fatigued incident controllers in a variety of specialist roles. Canada continues to experience devastating wildfires, and our firefighters join 44 other emergency services personnel who are deploying to assist. @AFACnews View on X [external link]
More than 30 firefighters battled for two hours to contain a blaze that severely damaged a home on Merriwa St, Booragul today. While en route, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews observed large amounts of black smoke in the vicinity. Firefighters... Learn more about the House Fire at Booragul.
Try not to be shocked, but electrical faults make up more than 300 of the home fires we attend each year. Make sure your home is safe, learn more below: View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is currently working to extinguish a house fire on Fourth Ave, Seven Hills. There are more than ten firefighters on scene working to control the blaze and prevent the fire spreading to neighbouring properties. All residents... Learn more about the House Fire at Seven Hills.
Just after 10:00pm Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews responded to a bush fire that started off Braid Road at Fern Bay. Firefighters from FRNSW and RFS (Rural Fire Service) worked together for over three hours to contain and extinguish the... Learn more about the Bush Fire at Fern Bay.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews responded to a reports of a unit alight that was spreading to adjoining units just after 5:00am on Fullerton Street in Stockton. The single level unit was one of four adjoining units and was filled... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Stockton.
TOONGABBIE | #FRNSW crews are extinguishing a fire inside a unit on Metella Rd. 60 people have evacuated nearby units. View on X [external link]
SHORTLAND | A home has been destroyed by a wind-driven fire early this morning on Sandgate Rd. Occupants woke to the sound of a baby crying and evacuated the home. #FRNSW Crews arrived soon after, however strong winds fanned the fire throughout the home. No injuries were reported View on X [external link]
TAHMOOR | A motorcyclist has crashed their bike near Bargo river Road. #FRNSW Firefighters from Picton have reached the patient and will work with @NSWAmbulance to transfer them to an awaiting ambulance. View on X [external link]
MACQUARIE PASS | A walker has fallen while walking 4 km from the roadway. #FRNSW rescue crews have reached the patient and providing initial care with @NSWAmbulance . The patient will be winched by a rescue helicopter. View on X [external link]
COFFS HARBOUR | A unit fire on Bent St has been contained by #FRNSW firefighters. Crews arrived to find a fire in the roof of the unit. Two people have been transported to hospital. Operations are ongoing. View on X [external link]
SURRY HILLS | #FRNSW is on scene at a building fire on Crown Street. Firefighters have extinguished a fire on the roof and are checking for fire spread. Operations are continuing. View on X [external link]
Last month we completed over 12,700 Safety Visits and installed more than 3,500 smoke alarms. With more of us spending an increased time at home, there is still lots you can do to help us, help you to stay out of harm this winter. Watch below, or visit View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is urging the public to be mindful of using dryers following a fire at a commercial laundry on Currawong Street, Young this afternoon. FRNSW arrived on scene to find the commercial laundry smoke-logged. Around ten... Learn more about the Dryer Fire at Young.
TUGGERAH | #FRNSW HAZMAT is on scene investigating a gas leak at Mildon Road. Crews have evacuated 50 people from the building and the incident is ongoing. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) HAZMAT specialists are currently working to prevent a potential spillage from a sinking boat in Wollongong Harbour. There is currently no oil or fuel leaking from the vessel. FRNSW has deployed booms around the boat and will... Learn more about the Sinking Boat at Wollongong.
Just before 8 pm last night, Fire and Rescue NSW received numerous calls to a shopfront fire within the QVB Building on York St, Sydney. Firefighters arrived within four minutes of the initial call and found a shop on fire. Shortly... Learn more about the QVB Shop Fire at Sydney CBD.
NORTH PARRAMATTA | Multiple #FRNSW crews have assisted two children following a fire in a single level home on Brickfield St. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are in attendance. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is currently attending at a unit fire at Johanson Crescent, Mangerton. FRNSW arrived on scene to find a heavily smoke logged unit and quickly ensured neighbouring residents were evacuated. Firefighters have contained the fire to the... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Mangerton.
Just after 1.00pm, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to reports of a gas leak on Hovell St, Cootamundra. FRNSW arrived to find a 300kg gas cylinder leaking through a crack in the top valve. Firefighters and gas company employees dispersed... Learn more about the Gas Leak at Cootamundra.
Stay out of harm this winter and never leave cooking unattended. If a fire in your kitchen becomes unmanageable - get out, stay out and call Triple Zero (000). For tips on keeping your home safe from fire, visit #StayOutOfHarm #ProtectTheIrreplaceable View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) fought for nearly three hours to control a house fire on Anne Street, Moree this morning. Crews from Moree, with support from the NSW Rural Fire Service, arrived on scene to find the single level house... Learn more about the House Fire at Moree.
Just before 11:00 am today, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received multiple Triple Zero (000) calls of a house fire with smoke and flames issuing from the roof at Bromly Grove, Parklea. More than 20 firefighters battled the blaze for over... Learn more about the House Fire at Parklea.
CRONULLA | #FRNSW crews have extinguished a car fire in an underground car park at Gerrale Street. The car is currently being removed. View on X [external link]
WOLLONGONG| Just before 8:00am this morning, #FRNSW were called to a boat taking on water. There is no one on board. HAZMAT crews are also on scene. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) extinguished a house fire at Gobolion Street, Wellington, today. Just after 12:30pm, FRNSW received multiple Triple Zero (000) calls of black smoke coming out of a garage roof. Crews from Wellington and Dubbo arrived on scene... Learn more about the House Fire at Wellington.
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.