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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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WEST RYDE | #FRNSW crews are working to contain and extinguish a house fire on Clarke St. Fire is currently well developed at the rear of the property. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice View on X [external link]

access_time 09:14am • Sep 21, 2021
place West Ryde
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House Fire | West Ryde

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a house fire on Clarke Street, West Ryde earlier this morning. Crews arrived to find the rear of a single level house on fire and unoccupied. It took more than 20 firefighters to contain and... Learn more about the House Fire at West Ryde.

access_time 08:49am • Sep 21, 2021
place West Ryde
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TARCUTTA | A semi trailer has collided with another parked truck and caught fire, coming to a stop in the media strip of the Hume Hwy 5 km south of Tarcutta. Sth bound traffic is being diverted through Wagga. #FRNSW HAZMAT crews are assessing the contents with @NSWRFS on scene. View on X [external link]

access_time 02:11am • Sep 21, 2021
place Tarcutta
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RENWICK | A lady is being treated by @NSWAmbulance for smoke inhalation following a fire in a lounge room of a house on Challoner Rise near Mittagong. #FRNSW crews contained the fire and are assisting with overhaul. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:55pm • Sep 20, 2021
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CHATSWOOD | #FRNSW firefighters have contained a fire to its room of origin at a house on Beaconsfield Rd. Three occupants have self evacuated. Operations are ongoing. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:27pm • Sep 20, 2021
place Chatswood
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HURSTVILLE | #FRNSW crews have contained a fire to a granny flat at a property on Wright St. Initial reports of a person inside were investigated by firefighters and fortunately no one was found. Operations are ongoing. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:29pm • Sep 20, 2021
place Hurstville
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BANKSTOWN | #FRNSW crews are working to contain a fire in a ground level unit of a unit block on Brandon Av. Numerous calls were received. Operations are ongoing. View on X [external link]

access_time 10:50am • Sep 20, 2021
place Bankstown
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An image relating to the news item Townhouse Fire - Bankstown
Townhouse Fire - Bankstown | Bankstown

Fire and Rescue NSW extinguished a garage fire in a townhouse complex in Brandon Avenue, Bankstown earlier today. Following numerous Triple Zero (000) calls, crews arrived on scene and found a garage well alight at the rear of the property. Firefighters quickly... Learn more about the Townhouse Fire - Bankstown at Bankstown.

access_time 10:30am • Sep 20, 2021
place Bankstown
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TAHMOOR | #FRNSW and @NSWRFS firefighters responded to the Potholes in bush land near Tahmoor to assist @NSWAmbulance with the recovery of a bush walker who had fallen and sustained a broken ankle. The patient was secured in a litter and wheeled out of the bush. View on X [external link]

access_time 08:23pm • Sep 19, 2021
place Tahmoor
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ROOTY HILL | #FRNSW crews are working to extinguish a silo thats on fire on Kellogg Rd. A ladder platform truck will be used to direct water into the top of the silo. Non-essential workers have been evacuated and 30 firefighters are in attendance. View on X [external link]

access_time 12:47pm • Sep 19, 2021
place Rooty Hill
turned_in_not Incident

GRIFFITH | A single level house is well alight on Yambil St in Griffith. Fire is through the roof. Operations are ongoing. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:56pm • Sep 17, 2021
place Griffith
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DRUMMOYNE | A fire in a unit on Georges Cr has been contained by #FRNSW crews. Search and rescue operations throughout the building are ongoing. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:58pm • Sep 17, 2021
place Drummoyne
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NARRABRI | Firefighters have contained a fire to the roof of a school on Gibbons St. 230 people evacuated. Operations are ongoing, no injuries reported. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:04pm • Sep 17, 2021
place Narrabri
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WISEMANS FERRY | Firefighters from #FRNSW and the @NSWRFS are responding to reports of a truck crash on The Northern Rd. The truck has rolled on a hairpin turn. Smoke has been reported in the area. Driver is out of the truck. View on X [external link]

access_time 10:18am • Sep 17, 2021
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NORTH SYDNEY | A truck has lost multiple 15L drums of chlorine on the Bradfield and Pacific Hwys. The drums have been ruptured by other motorists. North bound traffic is affected just after the harbour bridge. #HAZMAT crews are working on a plan to contain and remove the spill. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:58am • Sep 17, 2021
place North Sydney
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FORBES | A home on Flint St has been severely damaged by fire overnight. Firefighters arrived just after 9:30 pm and found a single level unit well alight. The fire was contained to the unit of origin. No injuries were reported, investigations into the cause are ongoing. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:32am • Sep 17, 2021
place Forbes
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NARRABRI | A fire that started in a conveyer belt of a factory on Baranbar St has spread into a silo. Hose lines have been directed into the silo to keep it cool and it will eventually be emptied and fully extinguished. #FRNSW crews have been on scene since 4:17 am this morning. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:22am • Sep 16, 2021
place Narrabri
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NARRABRI | A fire that started in a conveyer belt of a factory on Baranbar St has spread into a silo. Hose lines have been directed into the silo to keep it cool and it will eventually be emptied and fully extinguished. #FRNSW crews have been on scene since 4:17 am this morning. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:20am • Sep 16, 2021
place Narrabri
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SMITHFIELD | #FRNSW crews are responding to a structure fire on Reserve St. Initial reports suggest the structure is a garage. View on X [external link]

access_time 08:05am • Sep 15, 2021
place Smithfield
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HURSTVILLE | Firefighters have just arrived at a house fire on The Avenue. Smoke is issuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:59am • Sep 15, 2021
place Hurstville
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An image relating to the news item House Fire
House Fire | Hurstville

Just before 9:00 am, Fire and Rescue NSW was called to a house fire on The Avenue, Hurstville. On arrival, firefighters found smoke issuing from a single level home. Crews gained entry to the property and extinguished the fire to the... Learn more about the House Fire at Hurstville.

access_time 07:50am • Sep 15, 2021
place Hurstville
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DUNDAS | A 10 tonne crane has toppled off a low-loader truck, trapping the cranes operator at a property on Kissing Point Road. @NSWAmbulance and #FRNSW crews have accessed and stabilised the patient. @MyCareFlight have landed and will soon transport the patient to hospital. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:27pm • Sep 14, 2021
place Dundas
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PALM BEACH | A large tree is down on powerlines across Barrenjoey Road at Surf Rd. #FRNSW crews are on scene and will work with the @NSWSES and energy authority to clear the road. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:09am • Sep 14, 2021
place Palm Beach
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WEST TAMWORTH | A house on Green St has been severely damaged by fire. The single level home was found well alight on arrival by #FRNSW crews and is thought to be unoccupied. Operations are ongoing. View on X [external link]

access_time 10:03pm • Sep 13, 2021
place West Tamworth
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CHERRYBROOK | #FRNSW crews have extinguished a car fire on New Line Road. A large explosion was observed as firefighters arrived to find the car well alight under high voltage powerlines. Once extinguished, the scene was handed over to @nswpolice. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:46pm • Sep 13, 2021
place Cherrybrook
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RT @FRNSW_RS3: @FRNSW firefighters were kept busy over the weekend with a serious house fire #WaggaWagga and a car fire #AlburyCall Triple Zero (000) to report fires & emergenciesPlease ensure that you have working smoke alarms in your home#FRNSW View on X [external link]

access_time 11:19am • Sep 13, 2021
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ARNCLIFF | #FRNSW rescue crews are working to extract one person from a 3 car crash on the M5 Motorway. City bound traffic is heavily affected. Avoid the M5 tunnel. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:06am • Sep 13, 2021
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BAR BEACH | #FRNSW crews from Lambton Fire Station used rope rescue equipment to descend down to a man who became stuck on a cliff face. The man was secured and the pair were hauled to the top of the cliff. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:46am • Sep 13, 2021
place Bar Beach
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DEE WHY | A section of bush is on fire near Richmond Ave. #FRNSW has 3 fire engines and 12 firefighters in attendance, along with members from the @NSWRFS. The fire is contained however crews will remain on scene until it's completely extinguished. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:43pm • Sep 12, 2021
place Dee Why
turned_in_not Incident

WARRIEWOOD | #FRNSW rescue crews are in attendance at the Warriewood blowhole. A swimmer has an injured leg. She will be stabilised and then airlifted by @tollambulance rescue helicopter. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:40pm • Sep 12, 2021
place Warriewood
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