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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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Unit fire | Blacktown

Fire and Rescue NSW crews were called to a unit on Sackville St, Blacktown just after 2.50pm this afternoon following reports of smoke inside the building. Upon arrival firefighters were able to extinguish a fire which started in the kitchen after... Learn more about the Unit fire at Blacktown.

access_time 02:52pm • Jul 03, 2020
place Blacktown
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Unit fire | Blacktown

Fire and Rescue NSW crews were called to a unit on Sackville St, Blacktown just after 2.50pm this afternoon following reports of smoke inside the building. Upon arrival firefighters were able to extinguish a fire which started in the kitchen after... Learn more about the Unit fire at Blacktown.

access_time 02:52pm • Jul 03, 2020
place Blacktown
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Multi vehicle accident M7 | Prestons

Emergency services were called to a multi vehicle crash on the M7 southbound at Prestons just after 2pm this afternoon. Fire and Rescue NSW crews are currently working to contain a fuel spill as a result of the crash. NSW Police... Learn more about the Multi vehicle accident M7 at Prestons.

access_time 02:05pm • Jul 03, 2020
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Multi vehicle accident M7 | Prestons

Emergency services were called to a multi vehicle crash on the M7 southbound at Prestons just after 2pm this afternoon. Fire and Rescue NSW crews are currently working to contain a fuel spill as a result of the crash. NSW Police... Learn more about the Multi vehicle accident M7 at Prestons.

access_time 02:05pm • Jul 03, 2020
place Prestons
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House Fire | Merrylands

Fire and Rescue NSW crews are attending a house fire on Roseberry St, Merrylands. Firefighters arrived on scene at around 10.30am to find a two storey duplex well alight. All occupants of the home evacuated safely. Roseberry St is currently closed in... Learn more about the House Fire at Merrylands.

access_time 10:25am • Jul 03, 2020
place Merrylands
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House Fire | Mount Austin

Fire and Rescue NSW calls received a Triple Zero (000) call just before 11am alerting them to a house fire on Meads Pl, Mount Austin. Upon arrival crews noticed large amounts of smoke issuing from the home. Firefighters were able... Learn more about the House Fire at Mount Austin.

access_time 10:55am • Jul 02, 2020
place Mount Austin
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House Fire | Mount Austin

Fire and Rescue NSW calls received a Triple Zero (000) call just before 11am alerting them to a house fire on Meads Pl, Mount Austin. Upon arrival crews noticed large amounts of smoke issuing from the home. Firefighters were able... Learn more about the House Fire at Mount Austin.

access_time 10:55am • Jul 02, 2020
place Mount Austin
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House fire | Waterloo

Just after 10.30am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW crews recieved a Triple Zero (000) call alerting them of a house fire on Phillip St, Waterloo. Upon arrival crews were able to gain entry and quickly extinguish a fire which began... Learn more about the House fire at Waterloo.

access_time 10:38am • Jul 02, 2020
place Waterloo
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House fire | Waterloo

Just after 10.30am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW crews recieved a Triple Zero (000) call alerting them of a house fire on Phillip St, Waterloo. Upon arrival crews were able to gain entry and quickly extinguish a fire which began... Learn more about the House fire at Waterloo.

access_time 10:38am • Jul 02, 2020
place Waterloo
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House Fire | Kurri Kurri

Just after 8am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters were called to a house fire on Maitland St, Kurri Kurri. Upon arrival crews were able to quickly extinguish a fire that started at the rear of the home. Luckily no... Learn more about the House Fire at Kurri Kurri.

access_time 08:02pm • Jul 01, 2020
place Kurri Kurri
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House Fire | Kurri Kurri

Just after 8am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters were called to a house fire on Maitland St, Kurri Kurri. Upon arrival crews were able to quickly extinguish a fire that started at the rear of the home. Luckily no... Learn more about the House Fire at Kurri Kurri.

access_time 08:02am • Jul 01, 2020
place Kurri Kurri
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House Fire | Bligh Park

Just after 6am this morning crews from Fire and Rescue NSW were called to a house fire in Bligh Park. Firefights arrived on scene to find the house completely involved in flames with fire threatening nearby homes. All persons and animals... Learn more about the House Fire at Bligh Park .

access_time 06:00am • Jul 01, 2020
place Bligh Park
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House Fire | Bligh Park

Just after 6am this morning crews from Fire and Rescue NSW were called to a house fire in Bligh Park. Firefights arrived on scene to find the house completely involved in flames with fire threatening nearby homes. All persons and animals... Learn more about the House Fire at Bligh Park .

access_time 06:00am • Jul 01, 2020
place Bligh Park
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House Fire | Cessnock

In the early hours of this morning Fire and Rescue NSW received a Triple Zero (000) call to attend a house fire in Cessnock. On arrival a large fire was found which was threatening neighbouring properties. Firefighters contained the fire to the... Learn more about the House Fire at Cessnock.

access_time 01:43am • Jul 01, 2020
place Cessnock
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House Fire | Cessnock

In the early hours of this morning Fire and Rescue NSW received a Triple Zero (000) call to attend a house fire in Cessnock. On arrival a large fire was found which was threatening neighbouring properties. Firefighters contained the fire to the... Learn more about the House Fire at Cessnock.

access_time 01:43am • Jul 01, 2020
place Cessnock
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House Fire | Corrimal

Just after 11am this morning Fire and Rescue crews from Corrimal and Wollongong Fire Stations responded to a triple zero call regarding a house fire on Tarrawanna Road, Corrimal. The crews arrived on scene at 11.15am and quickly extinguished the fire,... Learn more about the House Fire at Corrimal.

access_time 11:15am • Jun 30, 2020
place Corrimal
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House Fire | Corrimal

Just after 11am this morning Fire and Rescue crews from Corrimal and Wollongong Fire Stations responded to a triple zero call regarding a house fire on Tarrawanna Road, Corrimal. The crews arrived on scene at 11.15am and quickly extinguished the fire,... Learn more about the House Fire at Corrimal.

access_time 11:15am • Jun 30, 2020
place Corrimal
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Truck crash | Barraba

Just after 11am this mroning Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Manilla Fire Station were called to a truck which had rolled on Manilla Rd, Barraba. Upon arrival firefighters were able to safely remove the driver of the truck who had... Learn more about the Truck crash at Barraba.

access_time 11:03am • Jun 30, 2020
place Barraba
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Truck crash | Barraba

Just after 11am this mroning Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Manilla Fire Station were called to a truck which had rolled on Manilla Rd, Barraba. Upon arrival firefighters were able to safely remove the driver of the truck who had... Learn more about the Truck crash at Barraba.

access_time 11:03am • Jun 30, 2020
place Barraba
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Truck crash | Barraba

Just after 11am this mroning Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Manilla Fire Station were called to a truck which had rolled on Manilla Rd, Barraba. Upon arrival firefighters were able to safely remove the driver of the truck who had... Learn more about the Truck crash at Barraba.

access_time 11:03am • Jun 30, 2020
place Barraba
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House Fire | Edith

Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters from Oberon Fire Station are fighting a house fire on Edith Road, Edith. Crews arrived to find a house fully involved in fire. They got to work with hose lines and breathing apparatus to safe... Learn more about the House Fire at Edith.

access_time 09:19am • Jun 30, 2020
place Edith
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Structure Fire | Fairfield

At around 7:30 this morning, Fire and Rescue NSW crews responded to a fire in the garage of unit block in Fairfield. Almost 20 firefighters from four different stations worked to extinguish the blaze and were able to contain it... Learn more about the Structure Fire at Fairfield.

access_time 07:30am • Jun 30, 2020
place Fairfield
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Cat and Rabbit Rescued from Fire | Valentine

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from the Newcastle region have rescued a rabbit and a cat from a large townhouse fire this afternoon. Just after 4pm this afternoon numerous triple zero calls were received with reports of a townhouse on fire... Learn more about the Cat and Rabbit Rescued from Fire at Valentine .

access_time 04:12pm • Jun 29, 2020
place Valentine
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Cat and Rabbit Rescued from Fire | Valentine

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from the Newcastle region have rescued a rabbit and a cat from a large townhouse fire this afternoon. Just after 4pm this afternoon numerous triple zero calls were received with reports of a townhouse on fire... Learn more about the Cat and Rabbit Rescued from Fire at Valentine .

access_time 04:12pm • Jun 29, 2020
place Valentine
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Motor Vehicle Accident Persons Trapped | Broadwater

Firefighters from Evans Head Fire Station are responding to a truck that has rolled on McDonald St near the Pacific Highway in Broadwater. Crews arrived on scene just after 2.30pm and were able to safely remove the female driver who was... Learn more about the Motor Vehicle Accident Persons Trapped at Broadwater.

access_time 02:16pm • Jun 29, 2020
place Broadwater
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Motor Vehicle Accident Persons Trapped | Broadwater

Firefighters from Evans Head Fire Station are responding to a truck that has rolled on McDonald St near the Pacific Highway in Broadwater. Crews arrived on scene just after 2.30pm and were able to safely remove the female driver who was... Learn more about the Motor Vehicle Accident Persons Trapped at Broadwater.

access_time 02:16pm • Jun 29, 2020
place Broadwater
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House Fire | Auburn

A number of Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Guildford, Chester Hill and Silverwater are responding to a house fire on Chisholm Rd, Auburn. Firefighters arrived just after 10.30am to find the house fully alight. All people inside have managed... Learn more about the House Fire at Auburn.

access_time 10:27am • Jun 29, 2020
place Auburn
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House Fire | Auburn

A number of Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Guildford, Chester Hill and Silverwater are responding to a house fire on Chisholm Rd, Auburn. Firefighters arrived just after 10.30am to find the house fully alight. All people inside have managed... Learn more about the House Fire at Auburn.

access_time 10:27am • Jun 29, 2020
place Auburn
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Car and Truck Accident | Oakhurst

Just after 9.40am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW crews were called to the scene of a car and truck crash on Rooty Hill Rd, Oakhurst. Initial reports suggest the a truck had collided with a car, trapping a female in... Learn more about the Car and Truck Accident at Oakhurst.

access_time 09:40am • Jun 29, 2020
place Oakhurst
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House fire | Raymond Terrace

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Hamlyn Terrace and Tarro attended a house fire on Dalyell Way, Raymond Terrace this morning. Crews arrived just after 7am to find a fire had started in the bathroom after a heat lamp had over... Learn more about the House fire at Raymond Terrace.

access_time 07:07am • Jun 29, 2020
place Raymond Terrace
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