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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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MIDDLE ARM | @FRNSW Middle arm Rd, house completely destroyed, occupants accounted for, investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:52am • Jul 18, 2023
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COFFS HARBOUR | @FRNSW Vincent Street, fire in a top floor unit of a three level block, one bedroom completely destroyed, smoke and water damage to the remaining property. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:50am • Jul 18, 2023
place Coffs Harbour
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PARRAMATTA | @FRNSW Thomas Street, unit fire in progress, crews performing search and rescue in a smoke logged residence. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:59pm • Jul 17, 2023
place Parramatta
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EPPING | @FRNSW Langston Place, fire in a kitchen due to unattended cooking, extinguished by switching off. Keep looking while cooking. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:45pm • Jul 17, 2023
place Epping
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Fire and Rescue NSW focuses on safety of elderly and vulnerable people after house fire tragedy | Wetherill Park

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have returned to the scene of a fatal house fire at Wetherill Park, in Sydney's south-west, to deliver important fire safety advice to locals impacted by the tragedy. A 75-year-old woman and a 81-year-old man... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW focuses on safety of elderly and vulnerable people after house fire tragedy at Wetherill Park.

access_time 03:44pm • Jul 17, 2023
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WINDSOR | @FRNSW George Street, electrical fire ina roof void, extinguished one CO2, salvage work continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:26pm • Jul 17, 2023
place Windsor
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BLAIRMOUNT | @FRNSW Hume Highway, truck fire in progress, crews using foam to extinguish.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 11:56am • Jul 17, 2023
place Blairmount
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CLAYMORE | #FRNSW have extinguished a fire in the brakes of a B Doubles trailer on the Hume Hwy / Northbound, just past Narrellan Rd. Traffic disruptions @NSWRFS on scene... @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 11:40am • Jul 17, 2023
place Claymore
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BELLINGEN | @FRNSW George Moore Lane, fire in a garage which has spread to an adjoining property, extinguished two lines of hose. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:45am • Jul 17, 2023
place Bellingen
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BOMADERRY | @FRNSW Bolong Rd, fire in an industrial piece of equipment, extinguished with several lines of hose, investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:42am • Jul 17, 2023
place Bomaderry
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LIVERPOOL | @FRNSW Castlereagh Street, unit fire on the ground fire, crews in offensive firefighting mode.@Liverpool_Champ View on X [external link]

access_time 07:55pm • Jul 16, 2023
place Liverpool
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HOLROYD | @FRNSW M4 motorway, 8 vehicle motor vehicle accident, 1 person taken to hospital, 7 others assessed by ambulance staff.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 05:28pm • Jul 16, 2023
place Holroyd
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HASSELL GROVE | @FRNSW Calida Cresent , fire in a kitchen, offensive firefighting procedures continuing.@BlacktownNews View on X [external link]

access_time 03:43pm • Jul 16, 2023
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HASSELL GROVE | @FRNSW Calida Cresent, house fire in progress, crews on scene in offensive firefighting mode. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:35pm • Jul 16, 2023
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BONNYRIGG | @FRNSW Edensor Road, two vehicle accident, significant fuel spill currently being rendered safe. View on X [external link]

access_time 02:23pm • Jul 16, 2023
place Bonnyrigg
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TURRAMURRA | @FRNSW Kissing point rd, one motor vehicle into a tree, rescue in progress.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 12:52pm • Jul 16, 2023
place Turramurra
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HELENSBURGH | @FRNSW Postmans track, two storey house fully involved with flame, crews in a defensive firefighting mode. View on X [external link]

access_time 10:38am • Jul 16, 2023
place Helensburgh
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LUDDENHAM | @FRNSW Elizabeth Drive, tipper truck destroyed by fire, extinguished one length of hose. @Liverpool_Champ View on X [external link]

access_time 07:03am • Jul 16, 2023
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MAITLAND | @FRNSW Devonshire Street, two level building totally destroyed by fire, extinguished with multiple line of hose and an aerial firefighting appliance. Investigations are continuing, site handed over to the NSW police service. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:28am • Jul 16, 2023
place Maitland
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BRADBURY | @FRNSW Creigan Road, fire in a construction site, multiple sheets of plastic on fire. Extinguishment is continuing with several lengths of hose. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:21am • Jul 16, 2023
place Bradbury
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EDEN | @FRNSW Morehead Street, fire on a balcony, extinguished with one line of hose. Site handed over to the police, investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:17am • Jul 16, 2023
place Eden
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NARELLEN | @FRNSW Camden Valley Way, fire in a restaurant extinguished one line of hose and installed sprinkler systems. Salvage and investigations are continuing.@CamdenCouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 06:15am • Jul 16, 2023
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SYDNEY | @FRNSW George Street, rescue incident in progress at town hall railway station, one person being treated by ambulance staff. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:14pm • Jul 15, 2023
place Sydney
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GREENACRE | Final Update | #FRNSW has extinguished the fire in the scrap metal yard. Roads are reopening, no injuries reported and smoke has dissipated firefighters have places booms over drains to filter water runoff.. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:19pm • Jul 15, 2023
place Greenacre
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GREENACRE | @FRNSW Claremont Ave, fire has been contained, salvage efforts are continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:01pm • Jul 15, 2023
place Greenacre
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GREENACRE | #FRNSW - 40 firefighters continue ro fight a fire in a scrap metal yard, the fire is contained but continues to burn fiercely in the centre. All smoke is toxic and an irritant, our advice is to avoid the area. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:35am • Jul 15, 2023
place Greenacre
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GREENACRE | @FRNSW Claremont Ave, scrap yard on fire, 10 appliances in attendance, protracted incident is predicted.@CB_Express @ourcbcity View on X [external link]

access_time 11:34am • Jul 15, 2023
place Greenacre
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GREENACRE | #FRNSW currently have water on the fire in the scrap metal yard. On site personnel are using an excavator to assist firefighters. The fire is causing large volumes of smoke in the area. Avoid the area and if close by close doors, windows and vents. View on X [external link]

access_time 10:30am • Jul 15, 2023
place Greenacre
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GREENACRE | #FRNSW working to contain a fire in a scrap metal yard on Claremont Ave. Six fire trucks with 22 firefighters in attendance. @2GB873 @LiveTrafficSyd @ourcbcity @CB_Express @dailytelegraph @smh View on X [external link]

access_time 10:23am • Jul 15, 2023
place Greenacre
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CHIFLEY | @FRNSW Namatjira Place, unit fire involving a mattress in an unoccupied premises, extinguished one line of hose.@RandwickCouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 06:13am • Jul 15, 2023
place Chifley
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