Latest news and updates

For all life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000)

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.

Filter by:
View all Incidents + Twitter Media releases

Latest news and updates

DUBBO | #FRNSW Hennessy Dr, Grass fire in progress, crews from the RFS and FRNSW are currently working to contain it. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:43am • Oct 04, 2023
place Dubbo
turned_in_not Update via X

RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning Coolagolite Rd FireThe fire is threatening properties around Barragga Bay & embers are causing spot fires near Wapego. At 2am conditions should ease as a southerly change hits, but this may push the fire towards Bermagui. For more info: View on X [external link]

access_time 08:13pm • Oct 03, 2023
turned_in_not Update via X

RT @NSWRFS: At 6pm, there are 86 fires burning, with 29 not yet contained. There are currently over 1300 firefighters and incident management specialists working to contain these fires. Extreme and high fire danger has been forecast tomorrow, with 3 TOBANs declared. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:49pm • Oct 03, 2023
turned_in_not Update via X

RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Coolagolite Rd Fire, Coolagolite Bermagui Monitor ConditionsA southerly change is expected around midnight which should ease conditions but has the potential to push the fire back towards Bermagui. Evac centres have been set up. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:42pm • Oct 03, 2023
turned_in_not Update via X

RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNING: Coolagolite Rd Fire, Coolagolite The fire is burning in an Easterly direction. The areas of Murrah, Bunga, Cuttagee, Barragga Bay and Bermagui are in danger. Seek shelter as the fire approaches. It is too late to leave. View on X [external link]

access_time 04:45pm • Oct 03, 2023
turned_in_not Update via X

RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Allandale St Fire, Kearsley (Cessnock LGA)An evac centre for residents affected by the Allandale St Fire has been established at: East Cessnock Bowling Club - Neath Street, Cessnock Cessnock Showground is now open for livestock View on X [external link]

access_time 04:45pm • Oct 03, 2023
turned_in_not Update via X

RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Allandale St Fire, KearsleyToo late to leave - Abernethy and Elrington The fire continues to burn in an southerly and easterly direction. Spot fires are occurring ahead of the main firefront in the Elrington area. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:16pm • Oct 03, 2023
turned_in_not Update via X

RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNING: Coolagolite Rd Fire, Coolagolite (Bega Valley)The fire continues to burn in an easterly direction towards Cuttagee, Barragga Bay & Bermagui. Residents in those areas should seek shelter as the fire approaches. It is too late to leave. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:16pm • Oct 03, 2023
turned_in_not Update via X

RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNING: Coolagolite Rd Fire, CoolagoliteA bush fire is burning in an easterly direction towards Cuttagee, Barragga Bay and Bermagui. If you are in these areas, you are in danger. Seek shelter as the fire approaches. It is too late to leave. View on X [external link]

access_time 02:38pm • Oct 03, 2023
turned_in_not Update via X

RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Allandale St, Kearsley (Cessnock LGA)Too late to leave - AbernethyA bush fire is burning in the Kearsley area, moving in a southerly direction towards Abernethy. People in the Abernethy area, it is too late to leave. View on X [external link]

access_time 02:10pm • Oct 03, 2023
turned_in_not Update via X

RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Coolagolite Rd, CoolagoliteA fire is burning near Coolagolite Rd, 12km west of Bermagui. The fire is burning in a easterly direction under strong westerly winds. Properties in the vicinity of Coolagolite Rd should prepare now. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:40pm • Oct 03, 2023
turned_in_not Update via X

RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Allandale St, Kearsley (Cessnock LGA) A fire is burning near Allandale St Kearsley, 5km to the SE of Cessnock. The fire is burning in an E direction towards Lake Rd and Kearsely Rd. Residents near Lake Rd and Kearsely Rd should prepare now. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:15pm • Oct 03, 2023
turned_in_not Update via X
Smoke alarm warning after man dies in house fire | Lurnea

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is urging NSW residents to check their smoke alarms following the death of a man after a fire broke out in his granny flat at Lurnea, in Sydney's south-west, last night. FRNSW crews were called... Learn more about the Smoke alarm warning after man dies in house fire at Lurnea.

access_time 12:43pm • Oct 03, 2023
place Lurnea
turned_in_not Incident

LURNEA | Smoke alarm warning after man dies in house fire. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is urging NSW residents to check their smoke alarms following the death of a man after a fire broke out in his granny flat at Lurnea, in Sydney's south-west,... View on X [external link]

access_time 12:38pm • Oct 03, 2023
place Lurnea
turned_in_not Update via X

RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Gap Creek Lookout Rd Fire, Martinsville A bush fire is burning 11km north west of Morriset, moving in a SE direction towards Mount Nellinda Rd. People in the vicinity of Mount Nellinda Rd should prepare now. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:59am • Oct 03, 2023
turned_in_not Update via X

SPRING HILL | #FRNSW M1, single vehicle accident involving a truck, rescue is in progress by FRNSW crews. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:12am • Oct 03, 2023
place Spring Hill
turned_in_not Update via X

RT @NSWRFS: Total Fire Bans will be in place tomorrow, Tuesday 3 October, for the Greater Sydney Region, Greater Hunter, Far South Coast, Northern Slopes, North Western, Upper Central West Plains, Lower Central West Plains and Central Ranges. View on X [external link]

access_time 04:51pm • Oct 02, 2023
turned_in_not Update via X

RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNING - Henry Lawson Drive Fire, Home RuleA fire is burning in Home Rule, near Henry Lawson Dr & Drews Lane burning in a S direction towards Lowes Peak. Those near Eurunderee & Budgee Budgee leave now if not prepared towards Mudgee. View on X [external link]

access_time 04:01pm • Oct 02, 2023
turned_in_not Update via X

RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNING - Henry Lawson Dr Fire, Home Rule (Mid-Western LGA) A grass fire is burning near Henry Lawson Dr & Drews Lane burning south to Lowes Peak. If in Brewers Ln, St Fillians Rd, Saints Ln, Lowes Peak Rd & Henry Lawson Dr. It is too late to leave Seek shelter now. View on X [external link]

access_time 02:15pm • Oct 02, 2023
turned_in_not Update via X

RT @NSWRFS: ADVICE Henry Lawson Dr Fire, Home Rule (Cudgegong)#RFS firefighters are working to contain a grass fire burning in the vicinity of Henry Lawson Dr and Drews Ln towards St Fillans Rd, approx 11km SW of Gulgong. If you are south of Home Rule Prepare Now. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:50pm • Oct 02, 2023
turned_in_not Update via X

RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Shannons Flat Rd Fire, BinjuraA fire is burning near Shannons Flat Rd, 25kms north west of Cooma. The fire is burning in an E direction towards Nightingale Rd. Residents in the area of Nightingale Rd and Billingara Rd should prepare now. View on X [external link]

access_time 04:54pm • Oct 01, 2023
turned_in_not Update via X

RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Bundle Hill Rd, Bawley PointA fire is burning in the vicinity of Bundle Hill Rd. The fire is burning in an E direction, towards Murramarang Rd. Properties between Forester Dr and Moores Rd, to the west of Murramarang Rd should prepare now. View on X [external link]

access_time 04:30pm • Oct 01, 2023
turned_in_not Update via X

RT @NSWRFS: As we move into the hottest part of the day, we are reminding everyone to remain vigilant to the threat of fire and to follow the total fire ban rules. There are currently over 75 fires burning, with 30 not yet contained. For more information visit: View on X [external link]

access_time 02:45pm • Oct 01, 2023
turned_in_not Update via X

RT @NSWRFS: Watch & Act: Cappanana Rd Fire, BredboA fire is burning in the vicinity of Cappanana Rd, 5km east of Bredbo. The fire is burning to the east of Jerangle Rd and is burning in an easterly direction. Residents in the area of Cappanana Rd should prepare now. View on X [external link]

access_time 02:12pm • Oct 01, 2023
turned_in_not Update via X

RT @NSWRFS: WATCH&ACTTHE SNOWY RIVER WAY FIRE, DALGETY (MONARO)#RFS firefighters and waterbombing aircraft are responding to a bush fire burning in the vicinity of The Snowy River Way east of Dalgety burning towards Maffra. If in the area between Dalgety and Maffra prepare now. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:45am • Oct 01, 2023
turned_in_not Update via X

RT @NSWRFS: As we look forward to the long weekend, NSW is forecast to have hot, dry & windy conditions, which will increase the fire risk. It's important no matter where you are this long weekend, you live bush fire ready. For more information visit the #RFS website View on X [external link]

access_time 04:39pm • Sep 30, 2023
turned_in_not Update via X

RT @NSWRFS: A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Sunday 1 October, for the Greater Sydney, Greater Hunter, Far South Coast, Central Ranges, Monaro Alpine, Southern Ranges, Northern Slopes, Upper Central West Plains, and North Western areas. #rfs More at View on X [external link]

access_time 04:39pm • Sep 30, 2023
turned_in_not Update via X

KENSINGTON | #FRNSW Alison Rd, rescue incident in progress involving a bus and a pedestrian, police rescue on scene. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:22pm • Sep 29, 2023
place Kensington
turned_in_not Update via X
An image relating to the news item Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters extinguish blaze in grain silo
Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters extinguish blaze in grain silo | Condobolin

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a fire which damaged a grain silo at Condobolin, in the state's Central West, overnight. The blaze broke out around 8pm in a loader vehicle, inside the concrete structure, at a major grain... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters extinguish blaze in grain silo at Condobolin.

access_time 09:45am • Sep 29, 2023
place Condobolin
turned_in_not Incident

CONDOBOLIN | Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters extinguish blaze in grain silo. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a fire which damaged a grain silo at Condobolin, in the state's Central West, overnight.The blaze broke out aroun... View on X [external link]

access_time 09:40am • Sep 29, 2023
place Condobolin
turned_in_not Update via X

Further Information