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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) crews are working to extinguish a large fire in a row of a shops in Sydney's south. The blaze broke out around 11:30am at the intersection of Geeves Lane and the Princes Highway in Rockdale. More than... Learn more about the Fire inside shopping strip brought under control at Rockdale.
ROCKDALE | #FRNSW Update from Geeves Ave and Princess Hwy. Fire is contained, FFs now working to extinguish hot spots and are checking for hidden fire spread. No injuries reported, cause of fire is being investigated. Princess Hwy is still closed in both directions View on X [external link]
ROCKDALE | Update 1 - #FRNSW has increased the response to this fire on Geeves Ave. FFs are working to stop the fire spreading to more buildings. We have more than 16 and 70 FFs on scene. Princess Highway is impacted @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
ROCKDALE | #FRNSW working to contain a blaze in a 2 storey building on Geeves Ave. More than 12 x & 45 FFs working the fire. Traffic is impacted on the Princess Highway. @LiveTrafficSyd @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @BaysideNSW View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has extinguished a large fire which engulfed a factory in Sydney's west this morning. The blaze broke out around 6.30am inside a building, containing bookbinding equipment, on Clapham Road in Regents Park. More than 15 fire trucks... Learn more about the FRNSW crews extinguish large factory fire at Regents Park.
REGENTS PARK | #FRNSW Update 1: our response to this fire has been increased to more than 15 fire trucks and 60 FFs. The buildings contents includes highly flammable thinners and glues. No adjoining buildings under threat at this stage. @LiveTrafficSyd @ourcbcity View on X [external link]
REGENTS PARK | #FRNSW fighting a major blaze in a single level warehouse on Clapham Rd. Currently seven fire trucks and 27 FFs working the fire. @nswpolice & @NSWAmbulance supporting our operations. @ourcbcity View on X [external link]
NEUTRAL BAY | #FRNSW have contained a fire on the second level of a 2 level unit block on Military Rd. Firefighting operations supported by @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance. 6 fire trucks and 22 FF on scene @NthSydCouncil View on X [external link]
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GEURIE (north of) | #FRNSW and @VRArescue working to free three people trapped in the wreckage of a two vehicle crash on the Mitchell Highway. @nswpolice @NSWRFS @NSWAmbulance @LiveTrafficNSW @DubboCouncil. Highway is currently closed. View on X [external link]
We're back at the #DeniUteMuster with our emergency services partners to make sure the event is a safe one for the many patrons Weve been visiting motorhomes and caravans to talk fire safety, check smoke alarms, and install new ones for free if required. Great work team! View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have responded to major flooding inside an apartment building on Sydney's Lower North Shore. Around 6:30am today, a hot water pipe burst on the third level of the building on Mowbray Road West, Lane Cove... Learn more about the Major flooding impacts apartment building at Lane Cove North.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have been called back to two adjoining townhouses in Sydney's south-west, which were gutted by fire overnight, after rubble began to reignite. Firefighters were called to Abrahams Road, Claymore just after midnight following reports that... Learn more about the Fire destroys abandoned townhouses at Claymore.
MINMI | #FRNSW working to extinguish a car fire on the M1 Motorway (Nth Bound) near Black Hill Rd. FFs report the car is well alight with one lane blocked @nswpolice are attending to assist with traffic managment. @CityNewcastle @LiveTrafficNSW View on X [external link]
National Police Remembrance Day is an opportunity for everyone to remember and honour those whose lives have been lost while performing their duty as police officers. Today and everyday, we thank them for their service and sacrifice View on X [external link]
MASCOT | #FRNSW attacking a blaze on the second level of a three level complex. 7 are on scene with 22 FFs at work. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance assisting. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) cleaned up a diesel spill following a truck crash in South Strathfield earlier this morning. Three crews attended the scene on Cosgrove Road just after 6.00 am. A light pantech truck was traveling north when it... Learn more about the Truck crash at South Strathfield .
FIVE FOCK | Final Update from ruptured water main on Lucas Rd. @SydneyWaterNews on site and have taken over the incident, as a precaution #FRNSW HAZMAT specialist checked the local waterways for any contamination, with nothing found. @NSW_EPA View on X [external link]
FIVE DOCK | #FRNSW and @nswpolice have set up safety zone on Lucas Rd. A water main has ruptured underneath the road. @SydneyWaterNews is attending. Local traffic disruptions only @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
MOORE PARK | Update #FRNSW has extinguished a fire in a room on the 3rd floor with the assistance of the fire spinkler system. FFs are now mopping up so parts of the building can be reoccupied. The likely cause of the fire is a recharable battery for a camera. Nil injuries View on X [external link]
Seven Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) trucks are at the scene of a hotel fire at Moore Park in Sydney's inner east. The blaze broke out on the third level of the hotel, on the corner of Moore Park Road and... Learn more about the People evacuated from hotel fire at Moore Park.
MOORE PARK | #FRNSW attacking a fire on the third level of the building located on Moore Park Rd. 7 fire trucks and 22 FFs are on scene. @nswpolice @LiveTrafficSyd @NSWAmbulance View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are at the scene of a road crash that has blocked the Bruxner Highway, south of Lismore, in the state's northern rivers district. A truck and car collided at Gundurimba near the Loftville Bridge around... Learn more about the Highway blocked after truck and car collide at Gundurimba.
DUDLEY (Lake Macquarie) \ #FRNSW have contained a fire in a two level unit on Ocean Street. 8 Fire trucks are in attendance, operations supported by @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance. @lakemac View on X [external link]
WARRIEWOOD | Update 1 - Fire extinguished, FF now checking wall cavities and concealed spaces for fire spread. How the fire ignited is initially being investigated by on scene fire commanders. @beachescouncil View on X [external link]
WARRIEWOOD | #FRNSW are working to contain a fire on Bertana Cres, the fire is in the garage located beneath a home, also stopping fire from spreading to the neigbours using large water stream. @beachescouncil. @NSWAmbulance treating one casulty with smoke exosure and minor burns View on X [external link]
GYMEA BAY | Update 1 | #FRNSW has extinguished the fire in a two level home ,some roof collapse has occurred. FFs who specialise in fire cause are attending. No injuries reported, six fire trucks attended with 22 firefighters. View on X [external link]
GYMEA BAY | #FRNSW responding to a home on fire in Kimberley Pl. Flames venting through the roof, FF have entered the home to conduct a search and are working to extinguish the fire, there has been some roof collapse. @nswpolice @SuthShireCncl @NSWAmbulance View on X [external link]
MOOREBANK | Update 1 | #FRNSW HAZMAT experts have placed blocks over drains to stop further leakage of diesel into waterways, this is in addition to other measures taken to contain spill on the road. Heavy tow has been called into assist. @LiveTrafficSyd @NSW_EPA @Lpool_Council View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are attending a hazardous materials incident near the M5 Motorway at Moorebank, in Sydney's south-west. A truck jack-knifed on Moorebank Avenue, near Helles Avenue, around 2.45pm, rupturing its diesel fuel tanks. A large amount of diesel... Learn more about the Truck jackknifed near M5 Motorway at Moorebank.
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