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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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QUEENS PARK | York Road is closed between Baronga Road and Queens Park Rd following a serious car crash this morning. Traffic in the area is severely affected View on X [external link]

access_time 07:14am • May 19, 2021
place Queens Park
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House Fire Rescue | Fairy Meadow

Firefighters from across the Illawarra have worked to rescue a person who was reported to be trapped in a house fire on Matthew St in Fairy Meadow. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received the first Triple Zero (000) call at 2:14... Learn more about the House Fire Rescue at Fairy Meadow.

access_time 02:14am • May 19, 2021
place Fairy Meadow
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Truck Roll Over | Boolaroo

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) secured the leakage of a large amount of effluent from a truck that rolled on Main Road, Boolaroo this afternoon. Firefighters arrived on scene after 2pm to find the truck had rolled, trapping the driver, while... Learn more about the Truck Roll Over at Boolaroo .

access_time 01:59pm • May 18, 2021
place Boolaroo
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Truck Roll Over | Wilton

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) secured leaking diesel from a truck that had rolled on the Hume Motorway at Wilton shortly after 1pm today. Firefighters arrived to find the heavy vehicle, which was carrying a large load of flour, overturned and... Learn more about the Truck Roll Over at Wilton.

access_time 01:12pm • May 18, 2021
place Wilton
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Truck Explosion | St Ives

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) attended the scene of an explosion on the back of a truck on Warrimoo Avenue, St Ives, which occurred just after 11:30am today. The explosion of an unknown item on the rear of the truck... Learn more about the Truck Explosion at St Ives.

access_time 11:41am • May 18, 2021
place St Ives
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Hazmat Incident | Calala

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is currently on the scene of a large gas leak from a 4000L gas cylinder at an agricultural research facility on Marsden Park Road, Calala, which occurred shortly after 11am today. On arrival FRNSW liaised with... Learn more about the Hazmat Incident at Calala.

access_time 11:14am • May 18, 2021
place Calala
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House Fire | Lidcombe

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) are currently on scene at a house fire on Stanley Street, Lidcombe which broke out just before 7:00 am this morning On route, fire crews observed a large plume of smoke and responded over 20 firefighters... Learn more about the House Fire at Lidcombe.

access_time 06:56am • May 18, 2021
place Lidcombe
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House Fire | Terrigal

More than 20 firefighters have brought a large house fire under control in Miller Road, Terrigal today. FRNSW received multiple Triple Zero (000) calls at around 11:30am, with responding firefighters finding the two-storey premises well alight on arrival. The intense blaze... Learn more about the House Fire at Terrigal.

access_time 11:33am • May 17, 2021
place Terrigal
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Unit Fire | Double Bay

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) are currently on scene at a unit fire on New South Head Road, Double Bay which broke out just before 9:30 am this morning On arrival, fire crews found smoke issuing from the unit... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Double Bay.

access_time 09:19am • May 17, 2021
place Double Bay
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House Fire | Epping

Over a dozen firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) worked to extinguish a house fire in Chester Street, Epping. Upon arrival flame and smoke were coming from the entire house, firefighters were able to contain the fire from outside so... Learn more about the House Fire at Epping.

access_time 05:06pm • May 16, 2021
place Epping
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Rescue Incident | Mosman

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews working together with NSW Police and NSW Ambulance rescued an elderly female walker who had broken her ankle on a walking track at Bradleys Head, Mosman yesterday. FRNSW rescuers were called to the scene at... Learn more about the Rescue Incident at Mosman.

access_time 12:30pm • May 16, 2021
place Mosman
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SYDNEY CBD | @CityOfSydFRNSW firefighters are working to extinguish an electrical fire in a building on Sussex St. Specialist Co2 equipment has been requested from Pyrmont Fire Station. View on X [external link]

access_time 10:27pm • May 15, 2021
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TARREN POINT | #FRNSW crews from Sydneys south are working to contain a unit fire in a retirement village on Alexander Ave. One patient is being treated for smoke inhalation. All occupants are accounted for. View on X [external link]

access_time 04:24pm • May 15, 2021
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CAMMERAY | Firefighters have contained a fire to the kitchen of a restaurant on Miller St. Traffic on Miller St around Palmer St is severely affected. View on X [external link]

access_time 04:15pm • May 15, 2021
place Cammeray
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Townhouse Fire | Willmot

Just after 4:00pm smoke was seen coming from the second level of a townhouse. Upon arrival over a dozen Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Firefighters worked to extinguish the fire and treated a male occupant for smoke inhalation and burns. Ambulance... Learn more about the Townhouse Fire at Willmot.

access_time 04:06pm • May 15, 2021
place Willmot
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FRNSW Open Day | NSW

Come behind the scenes of Australia's busiest fire and rescue service at our Open Day on Saturday, 15 May 2021. From fires, chemical spills, car crashes, natural disasters and humanitarian relief across the state, the country and even overseas - our firefighters are... Learn more about the FRNSW Open Day at NSW.

access_time 10:00am • May 15, 2021
place NSW
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Retirement Village Unit Fire | Taren Point

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Firefighters responded to triple zero (000) calls for a unit fire at Retirement Village at Peron Place in Willmot. The fire was contained to a microwave and smoke had spread throughout three units. Three residents were... Learn more about the Retirement Village Unit Fire at Taren Point.

access_time 10:00am • May 15, 2021
place Taren Point
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Animal Rescue | Shadforth

In a large multi-agency operation, Fire and Rescue NSW, alongside NSW Rural Fire Service have safely removed two calves who became stuck in a well on a property located on Mitchell Highway, Shadforth, near Orange in Central West NSW. Upon arrival... Learn more about the Animal Rescue at Shadforth.

access_time 09:14am • May 14, 2021
place Shadforth
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House Fire | Broken Hill

More than a dozen Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have managed to extinguish a large house fire that broke out on Williams St, Broken Hill just after 5am. Firefighters arrived on scene to find a vacant house fully involved in... Learn more about the House Fire at Broken Hill.

access_time 05:01am • May 14, 2021
place Broken Hill
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Building Fire | Maroubra

More than a dozen Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are currently on scene at a school on Donovan Avenue, Maroubra where a fire has broken out just after 2.30pm. Firefighters arrived to find smoke issuing from the building and upon... Learn more about the Building Fire at Maroubra .

access_time 02:37pm • May 13, 2021
place Maroubra
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FRNSW currently on scene at a three car crash on Craigend St, Darlinghurst. Traffic may be affected for some time. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:56pm • May 12, 2021
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Caravan Fire | Bobs Farm

A dozen Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have managed to extinguish a large fire that broke out inside a caravan on Fenninghams Island Road, Bobs Farm near Port Stephens just after 2am this morning. Upon arrival, FRNSW firefighters found... Learn more about the Caravan Fire at Bobs Farm.

access_time 02:17am • May 12, 2021
place Bobs Farm
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House Fire | Griffith

Firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) have extinguished a large fire that broke out at a home on Mallinson Street, Griffith just after 1pm today. Following numerous Triple Zero (000) calls from the community, firefighters arrived to find flames and... Learn more about the House Fire at Griffith.

access_time 01:11pm • May 11, 2021
place Griffith
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Rescue Incident | Westleigh

Specialist rescue crews from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) have safely rescued a man who was injured while working at height on Quarter Sessions Road, Westleigh just after 9am this morning. Upon arrival, crews found a semi-conscious man who is... Learn more about the Rescue Incident at Westleigh.

access_time 09:05am • May 11, 2021
place Westleigh
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EDMONSON PARK | A truck and car have crashed on Camden Valley Way. #FRNSW rescue crews are responding to reports of one person trapped. Northbound traffic is badly affected. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:56am • May 11, 2021
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House Fire | Cobar

Overnight shortly after 11pm Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) attended a house fire on Bathurst St, Cobar. Upon arrival FRNSW found a single level house with a working fire and quickly got to work to extinguish the fire. FRNSW contained the... Learn more about the House Fire at Cobar.

access_time 11:00pm • May 10, 2021
place Cobar
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RT @FRNSW_RS3: @FRNSW in attendance at house fire #Albury Fire under control & no reported injuries#FRNSW View on X [external link]

access_time 11:36am • May 10, 2021
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Excited to welcome four former teachers to our latest recruit class! View on X [external link]

access_time 10:48am • May 10, 2021
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