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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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THIRROUL | #FRNSW Crews are responding to a two car crash on Lawrence Hargrave Dr, with reports that an occupant of one vehicle is trapped. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice @Wollongong_City View on X [external link]
SWANSEA | #FRNSW FFs are working to extinguish a house fire on Parbury Rd. Strong wind conditions are driving the fire with neighbouring property under threat. @nswpolice @NSWRFS @NSWAmbulance are all attending. View on X [external link]
PARKES | #FRNSW FFs are working to extinguish an old unoccupied train carriage that is well alight in a holding yard on May St. @nswpolice are also attending. View on X [external link]
BEROWRA HEIGHTS | #FRNSW are on scene after scaffolding has come loose and is now leaning over driveways and a neighbouring property on Berowra Waters Rd. View on X [external link]
SADRINGHAM | #FRNSW FFs are using a specialist aerial fire fighting truck to remove a large tree branch that has snapped and hanging dangerously over a walkway on Riverside Dr. View on X [external link]
GREENACRE | #FRNSW Crews are working to contain a large paint spill on Stacey St. @nswpolice are also assistance. Traffic delays to be expected. View on X [external link]
The Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew in the Central West town of Molong has helped rescue trapped residents, stranded in roof-high floodwaters overnight. The Molong team of firefighters rushed into action around midnight, assisting the State Emergency Service and other... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW crews rescuing stranded residents of Molong at Molong.
GOULBURN | #FRNSW FFs are on scene after a gas main has been ruptured by construction on Goodsmith St. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have carried out a mission to rescue a wayward puppy which fell into a sewer pipe today at Lake Macquarie. Emergency services were called to the incident at a home in Northcote Avenue, Swansea Heights,... Learn more about the FRNSW plucks puppy out of a tight squeeze at Swansea Heads.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters, dropping supplies to flood-hit farmers, have quickly changed gears, rushing in to attack a house fire at Walgett, in the state's north. FRNSW Strike Team 'Juliet' was delivering food and other groceries by boat to... Learn more about the FRNSW flood team calls on firefighting skills to extinguish house fire at Walgett.
PYMBLE | #FRNSW Specialist Hazardous Materials FFs have responded to an incident after a person was overcome by fumes mixing hydrochloric acid and chlorine. FFs neutralised the chemical mixture and monitored the property to make sure it is now safe @NSWAmbulance @krgcouncil View on X [external link]
TURVEY PARK (Wagga Wagga) | #FRNSW FFs are on scene after an over sized truck has taken down power lines Mitchelmore St View on X [external link]
EASTERN CREEK | #FRNSW Crews are on scene at a two car crash on Rooty Hill Rd South. FFs are using hydraulic rescue tools to gain access to and free one occupant. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are also on scene. @blacktowncc View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Over the next few days, the #NSWRFS and other fire agencies will be taking advantage of favourable weather conditions to conduct hazard reduction burning. Please be aware smoke may settle in low lying areas. For more information on burns near you, visit: View on X [external link]
QUAKERS HILL | #FRNSW FFs are on scene after a car has left the road road and crashed through a fence on Barnier Dr. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are in attendance. View on X [external link]
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. View on X [external link]
WALGETT | #FRNSW multiple crews are working to extinguish a house totally involved in fire on Neilly St. All occupants have been evacuated. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are also on scene View on X [external link]
NAMBUCCA HEADS | #FRNSW FFs are on scene after multiple calls were received by 000 for a house fire on Giinagay Way. Crews are now working to extinguish the blaze and protect neighbouring properties. View on X [external link]
CASTLEREAGH | #FRNSW FFs are working to free a horse stuck in a dam on West Wilchard Rd. @nswpolice and @NSWSES are also providing assistance. View on X [external link]
PENRITH | #FRNSW Crews have responded to an automatic fire alarm on Henry St. Smoke was visible en route. On arrival FFs located a large bin fire which has now been extinguished @penrithcouncil @PenrithPress View on X [external link]
KINGSWOOD (Tamworth) | #FRNSW are on scene at a 2 car crash where one vehicle has rolled multiple times. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are attending. View on X [external link]
VAUCLUSE | #FRNSW are working with @NSWAmbulance on Burrabarra Ave to remove an injured person who has fallen on a work site. @nswpolice are also assisting. View on X [external link]
PEAKHURST | #FRNSW FFs are using hydraulic rescue tools to free a trapped occupant after a two car crash on Forest Rd. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice are on scene. View on X [external link]
BONNELLS BAY (Lake Macquarie) | #FRNSW rescue truck from Morisset in attendance at serisous collision on Fishery Point Rd. A car has crashed into a power pole a person is trapped. @RFS @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice @LiveTrafficNSW View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) in-water technicians have rescued a man whose four-wheel drive became trapped in floodwaters in the state's Riverina. The vehicle was towing farming machinery when it became stuck on the Sturt Highway at Narrandera last night. Water had... Learn more about the FRNSW rescues driver from car on flooded highway at Narrandera.
INGLEBURN | #FRNSW Crews have quickly prevented fire from engulfing a house on Lorikeet Ave by containing it to the living room. @NSWAmbulance and @NSWAmbulance are on scene. View on X [external link]
WILTON | #FRNSW are working with @NSWRFS to extinguish a truck fire north bound on the Hume Highway. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has responded to a caravan, which has exploded in flames, injuring three people at Barraba, in the state's New England region. Shortly before 10:30am today, emergency services were called to a house adjacent to a petrol... Learn more about the FRNSW extinguishes caravan fire, three people injured at Barraba.
BARRABA (Tamworth) | #FRNSW crews are working to extinguish a caravan fully involved in fire on Rodney St. All occupants have been evacuated. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are on scene. View on X [external link]
A 12-year-old girl has suffered a serious case of smoke inhalation during a Lithium-ion battery fire at Yamba, on the state's north coast. The child was woken around midnight by the crackling sound of her electric skateboard on fire as it... Learn more about the Family of five escapes electric skateboard fire at Yamba.
Further Information
- For flood information and warnings, visit the NSW State Emergency Service website [external link].
- For bushfire and grass fire warnings or more information on bushfire incidents, visit the NSW Rural Fire Service website [external link].
- For the latest information on changes to traffic conditions, visit Live Traffic NSW [external link].
- During major incidents look and listen for information on TV, radio, the internet, mobile phones and neighbours.
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