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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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Truck and Bus Crash | Lawson

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.

access_time 07:26am • Jul 28, 2021
place Lawson
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House Fire | Muswellbrook

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.

access_time 03:49am • Jul 28, 2021
place Muswellbrook
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Truck Fire | Pillar Valley

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.

access_time 10:28pm • Jul 27, 2021
place Pillar Valley
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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]

access_time 05:19pm • Jul 27, 2021
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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]

access_time 04:54pm • Jul 27, 2021
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House Fire | Booragul

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.

access_time 11:02am • Jul 27, 2021
place Booragul
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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]

access_time 05:07pm • Jul 26, 2021
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House Fire | Seven Hills

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.

access_time 03:24pm • Jul 26, 2021
place Seven Hills
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Bush Fire | Fern Bay

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.

access_time 10:24am • Jul 26, 2021
place Fern Bay
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Unit Fire | Stockton

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.

access_time 05:02am • Jul 26, 2021
place Stockton
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TOONGABBIE | #FRNSW crews are extinguishing a fire inside a unit on Metella Rd. 60 people have evacuated nearby units. View on X [external link]

access_time 12:17pm • Jul 25, 2021
place Toongabbie
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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]

access_time 07:35am • Jul 25, 2021
place Shortland
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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]

access_time 06:14pm • Jul 24, 2021
place Tahmoor
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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]

access_time 01:37pm • Jul 24, 2021
place Macquarie Pass
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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]

access_time 03:28am • Jul 24, 2021
place Coffs Harbour
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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]

access_time 01:32pm • Jul 23, 2021
place Surry Hills
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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]

access_time 01:00pm • Jul 23, 2021
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Dryer Fire | Young

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.

access_time 12:23pm • Jul 23, 2021
place Young
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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]

access_time 11:42am • Jul 22, 2021
place Tuggerah
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Sinking Boat | Wollongong

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.

access_time 07:43am • Jul 22, 2021
place Wollongong
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QVB Shop Fire | Sydney CBD

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.

access_time 07:51pm • Jul 21, 2021
place Sydney CBD
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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]

access_time 05:42pm • Jul 21, 2021
place North Parramatta
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Unit Fire | Mangerton

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.

access_time 01:57pm • Jul 21, 2021
place Mangerton
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Gas Leak | Cootamundra

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.

access_time 01:01pm • Jul 21, 2021
place Cootamundra
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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]

access_time 09:00am • Jul 21, 2021
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House Fire | Moree

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.

access_time 05:03am • Jul 21, 2021
place Moree
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House Fire | Parklea

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.

access_time 10:47am • Jul 20, 2021
place Parklea
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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]

access_time 10:21am • Jul 20, 2021
place Cronulla
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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]

access_time 08:33am • Jul 20, 2021
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House Fire | Wellington

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.

access_time 12:46pm • Jul 19, 2021
place Wellington
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