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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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WALGETT | #FRNSW are responding with @NSWRFS to reports of a bushfire with possible properties under threat on the Castlereagh Hwy in the states northern region. View on X [external link]
AUBURN | #FRNSW has extinguished a fire in two villas on Gibbons St. FFs prevented the fire from spreading to a third villa. How and where this fire will be investigated by FRNSW and @nswpolice investigators. @NSWAmbulance assessed two people who were evac from the complex. View on X [external link]
AUBURN | #FRNSW Crews are working to extinguish a fire on the top floor of a duplex on Gibbons St. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance are on scene. @CumberlandSyd View on X [external link]
GRAVESEND | #FRNSW FFs are setting up cordage to rescue two people stranded in a river in the states northern region. @NSWRFS @nswpolice @NSWSES are all on scene. View on X [external link]
PENRITH | #FRNSW Crews have responded to a garage fire on Illawong Av after multiple calls to 000. On arrival the garage was well alight, FFs worked rapidly to contain and extinguish the fire. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @penrithcouncil View on X [external link]
COWAN | #FRNSW is assisting @NSWRFS to extinguish a truck that is on fire on the M1 Motorway south bound on the Sydney side of the Hawksbury River Bridge. @NSWAmbulance assessing driver @nswpolice and RMS attending. @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
FAIRFIELD | #FRNSW FFs have removed an e-bike from a garage after its lithium ion battery exploded on Chatsworth St. @NSWAmbulance were on scene to treat occupants for smoke inhalation. View on X [external link]
WAGGA WAGGA | #FRNSW Crews are working to extinguish a shed alight and protect nearby structures on Blake St. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @WaggaCouncil View on X [external link]
CHATSWOOD | #FRNSW Crews have responded to a unit fire on Brown St after a fire was reported on a balcony. @nswpolice View on X [external link]
AIRDS | #FRNSW FFs are on scene at a car fire on Riverside Dr. @nswpolice @NSWRFS View on X [external link]
BROKEN HILL | #FRNSW FFs are working with @NSWSES to free trapped occupants after a two car crash on Kaolin St. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice @BrokenHillCity View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have used hydraulic tools to rescue two people from the wreckage of a multi-vehicle crash in Sydney's south. Four cars, including one towing a boat and another fueled by LPG, collided in the northbound lanes... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW rescues two people after multi-vehicle crash at Lucas Heights.
LUCAS HEIGHTS | #FRNSW FFs are using hydraulic rescue tools to free trapped occupants after a multi vehicle crash on New Illawarra Rd. Traffic is affected in both directions. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @SuthShireCncl View on X [external link]
ASHMONT | #FRNSW Crews are on scene after a house was engulfed by flames on Mumford St. All persons evacuated. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @NSWRFS attending. @WaggaCouncil View on X [external link]
GRAFTON | Update 3 | The building fire on Fitzroy St is contained. #FRNSW and @NSWRFS FFs will continue to black out smouldering fires in the building. @nswpolice @CVCNSW How and where this fire ignited will be investigated by FRNSW and NSW Police investigators.... View on X [external link]
GRAFTON | Update 2 - The fire burning in a large warehouse / retail building continues to burn however FFs are getting the upper hand. #FRNSW @RFS View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is working to contain a major fire in a building in Grafton, on the state's northern rivers. More than 40 firefighters and 12 fire trucks responded to the inferno inside a large commercial shed on Fitzroy... Learn more about the FRNSW battling to protect multiple buildings as warehouse erupts in flames at Grafton.
GRAFTON | UPDATE 1 - large warehouse fire burning and threatening to spread to adjoining buildings on Fitzroy Street. #FRNSW @RFS working to stop the spread, more than 12 fire trucks and 40 FFs on scene. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance assisting with operation View on X [external link]
GRAFTON | #FRNSW are working to contain a fire on Fitzroy St. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance on scene. View on X [external link]
ROSELANDS | #FRNSW 4 Crews are on scene working to contain a large oil spill spread through multiple streets in the area. @ourcbcity View on X [external link]
BALRANALD | #FRNSW are on scene at a truck rollover on the Sturt Hwy in the states south west. @nswpolice @balranaldshire View on X [external link]
KOONDROOK | #FRNSW FFs are assisting VIC FB and @NSWRFS to extinguish a house fire on Punt Rd. View on X [external link]
CESSNOCK | #FNRSW FFs are working to extinguish a grass fire on Vincent St. @CessnockCouncil View on X [external link]
REDFERN | #FRNSW - have investgated the reports of a train fire using heat detecting equipment and a gas detector, no fire located. The train will now be check over by train mechanics. View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Due to forecast hot and windy conditions, a Total Fire Ban is in place today for the Southern and Northern Riverina areas. Know your fire risk and what you and your family will do if fire threatens. Report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000). #NSWRFS View on X [external link]
REDFERN | #FRNSW FFs are responding to reports of a train fire on Eveleigh St. View on X [external link]
NORTH ST MARYS | #FRNSW Crews are on scene at a car crash on Forrester Rd. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @penrithcouncil View on X [external link]
FIVE DOCK | #FRNSW have extinguished a fire in a domestic garage on Harris Road near Henry St. No injuries reported. @nswpolice @LiveTrafficSyd Fire trucks still on scene traffic in the area is impacted. View on X [external link]
HEBERSHAM | #FRNSW FFs are working to extinguish a house totally involved in fire on Macartney Cr. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @blacktowncc View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is at the scene of a fire and major gas leak in a shopping complex in Newport, on Sydney's northern beaches. More than 30 FRNSW firefighters and eight fire trucks were called in to attack the... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW responds to blaze and major gas leak in row of shops at Newport.
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