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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) investigators in Sydney's west have determined that materials left too close to a heater sparked a house fire, from which five people, including a newborn baby, narrowly escaped. More than a dozen firefighters responded to the... Learn more about the Family of five, including newborn baby, escapes house fire sparked by heater at Smithfield.
SMITHFIELD | Family of five, including newborn baby, escapes house fire sparked by heater. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators in Sydney's west have determined that materials left too close to a heater sparked a house fire, from which five... View on X [external link]
TAREE | @FRNSW Davis Street, hazmat incident in progress, crews working to render a mercury spill safe. View on X [external link]
KARABAR | @FRNSW Edwin Land Pwy, diesel spill over a large area, crews on scene rendering safe. @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
LAKEMBA | @FRNSW Lakemba Street, fire in a granny flat, extinguished on line of hose, investigations are continuing.@CB_Express View on X [external link]
MASCOT | @FRNSW Botany Rd, fire in a shop, premises severely damaged by fire, extinguished by 3 lengths of hose. View on X [external link]
PRESTONS | @FRNSW Jedda Rd, industrial shed alight, farming equipment destroyed by fire, extinguished two lines of hose.@Liverpool_Champ @Lpool_Council View on X [external link]
CABRAMATTA | @FRNSW National Street, small fire in a kitchen, extinguished by removal, keep looking while cooking. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have saved a house and two pet rabbits from a possible Lithium battery fire this afternoon in Sydney's west. The blaze broke out around 2.40pm in the garage of the home in Solander Road, Kings... Learn more about the Firefighters save house and two pet bunnies in possible Lithium battery blaze at Kings Langley.
KINGS LANGLEY | Firefighters save house and two pet bunnies in possible Lithium battery blaze - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have saved a house and two pet rabbits from a possible Lithium battery fire this afternoon in Sydney's west.... View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch & Act - Timbarra Rd Fire (Tenterfield LGA) - Prepare NowFirefighters are currently responding to a fire burning approx. 20kms to the NE of Tenterfield. The fire is burning between Bruxner Hwy and Timbarra Rd.Stay up to date and check View on X [external link]
REVESBY | @FRNSW Daisy St, building fire in progress, crews on scene in a offensive mode. View on X [external link]
KINGS LANGLEY | @FRNSW Solander Rd, house fire in progress, entry gained to garage in an offensive mode. View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: WATCH AND ACT - Butterwick Rd, Woodville (Port Stephens) - Prepare Now Firefighters are working to contain a grass fire burning in the Woodville area. The fire is burning in between Butterwick Rd and Croft Rd, heading in a NE direction towards Giles Rd. View on X [external link]
LAKE HAVEN | @FRNSW Goobarabah Rd, fire in a car trailer, extinguished one length of hose, nearby school was evacuated. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are working to identify the cause of a blaze which has destroyed three boats at a marina at Church Point on Sydney's northern beaches. The fire broke out on board one of the vessels moored... Learn more about the Firefighters investigating cause of boat fires - Video at Church Point.
CHURCH POINT | Firefighters investigating cause of boat fires - Video. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are working to identify the cause of a blaze which has destroyed three boats at a marina at Church Point on Sydney's northern beaches... View on X [external link]
CROWS NEST | @FRNSW Willoughby Street, fire in a clothes dryer, crews currently at work with one line of hose. View on X [external link]
CHURCH POINT | @FRNSW McCarrs Creek Road, boat fire which has spread to adjoining crafts, extinguished using foam and RFS marine appliances.@pittwaterdaily @NSWRFS View on X [external link]
PARRAMATTA | @FRNSW Cowper Street, fire in an 11th floor unit due to unattended cooking, extinguished by removal, Working smoke alarms have saved this property from any further damage.@Parramatta_News @parracity View on X [external link]
CARTWRIGHT | @FRNSW Willan Drive, fire in a second floor unit has completely destroyed two units. It was extinguished with two lines of hose, investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]
PARRAMATTA | @FRNSW Noller Pde, unit fire in progress, crews in offensive firefighting mode. View on X [external link]
RANDWICK | @FRNSW Glebe Street, fire in a unit due to unattended cooking. Area ventilated and one person treated for smoke inhalation. View on X [external link]
MITTAGONG | @FRNSW Princes Street, house fire in progress, crews in an offensive mode. View on X [external link]
HAMILTON | @FRNSW Murray Street, vertical rescue in progress using a stokes litter, NSW ambulance are also on scene. View on X [external link]
ULLADULLA | @FRNSW Princes Hwy, one vehicle accident which has knocked over a large LPG cylinder, atmosphere monitored by crews and the cylinder has been secured. View on X [external link]
REVESBY | @FRNSW Victoria Street, fire in a kitchen, extinguished one line of hose, salvage work is continuing. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) today is using traditional cultural practices to reduce bushfire risk on the Far South Coast, an area devastated during the horrific ‘Black Summer’ crisis. The 2019-20 bushfire season was the state’s worst on record, with... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW conducts ‘cultural burns’ in bushfire-prone areas – at Merimbula.
MERIMBULA | Fire and Rescue NSW conducts cultural burns in bushfire-prone areas VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) today is using traditional cultural practices to reduce bushfire risk on the Far South Coast, an area devastated during the ho... View on X [external link]
WENTWORTHVILLE | @FRNSW Hampden Rd, power pole alight, extinguished with one line of hose, power outages in the area. View on X [external link]
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