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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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The efforts of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters and an inbuilt fire wall have prevented a dangerous blaze from spreading from a restaurant to an adjoining real estate office in Baulkham Hills. Firefighters were called to the property on... Learn more about the Fire Wall prevents spread of fire in the Hills District at Baulkham Hills .
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) continues to work with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Cumberland Council to investigate a chemical spillage at Girraween, in Sydney's West. Firefighters initially responded to the incident in Mandoon Road at 1:30pm yesterday afternoon,... Learn more about the Chemical Spill Update in Sydney's West at Girraween .
EDMONDSON PARK | @FRNSW Zeppelin Road, gas leak due to workers activity in progress, crews at scene rendering safe. View on X [external link]
EDMONDSON PARK | #Gasleak, #FRNSW at Zetland Rd where a gas main has been ruptured by workers. One worker suffered burns, firefighters initial treatment, @NSWAmbulance now on scene. Road closed. View on X [external link]
GRASMERE | @FRNSW Werombi Road, rescue incident involving a person with their hand stuck in a piece of equipment, released by FRNSW crews. View on X [external link]
A smoke alarm has saved three men from an e-bike fire in their home at Guildford, in Sydney's west, this morning. When the alarm activated at 7am, a man, aged in his 30's, woke to find his bike on fire whilst... Learn more about the Working smoke alarm saves family from e-bike fire at Guildford.
KILLARA | @FRNSW Eastern Arterial Road, one vehicle on its side, one person released by FRNSW crews and was assessed by ambulance staff. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews who battled a major building fire in Surry Hills have received special recognition from the City of Sydney during a ceremony held today. The intense ‘10th alarm’ blaze destroyed an historic Randle Street warehouse on... Learn more about the Firefighters formally recognised for Surry Hills inferno response at Town Hall.
TOWN HALL | Firefighters formally recognised for Surry Hills inferno response. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews who battled a major building fire in Surry Hills have received special recognition from the City of Sydney during a ceremony held to... View on X [external link]
NORTH CURL CURL | @FRNSW Curl Curl beach, two people trapped on the rocks, vertical rescue in progress by FRNSW crews. View on X [external link]
GIRRAWEEN | Update 1 - #FRNSW working with @NSW_EPA on Mandoon Road to investigate a chemical spill in a storm water system. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) today has conducted a hazard reduction burn in the state's north, with another 40 planned across the state, ahead of what's expected to be a challenging fire season. 20 firefighters, including three FRNSW crews and three... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW ramps up hazard reduction burns amid predictions of challenging fire season at Uralla.
URALLA | Fire and Rescue NSW ramps up hazard reduction burns amid predictions of challenging fire season - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) today has conducted a hazard reduction burn in the state's north, with another 40 planned across the st... View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is responding to a major Hazmat incident at an industrial complex at Girraween, in Sydney's west. Thirty firefighters and eight fire trucks were called to the incident in Mandoon Road, just after 1:30pm. Occupants of units within... Learn more about the Firefighters respond to explosions at industrial estate at Girraween.
GIRRAWEEN | Firefighters respond to explosions at industrial estate. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is responding to a major Hazmat incident at an industrial complex at Girraween, in Sydney's west.Thirty firefighters and eight fire trucks were ca... View on X [external link]
GIRRAWEEN | #FRNSW investigating reports of a toxic vapour venting from drains in an industrial area on Mandoon Rd. #HAZMAT crews investigating, 80 people evac as precaution. No injuries.. View on X [external link]
GIRRAWEEN | @FRNSW Mandoon Rd, hazmat incident in progress, crews on scene assessing possible environmental concerns. View on X [external link]
A Newcastle man has been forced to jump out a window to escape a fire, thought to have been started by a faulty Lithium battery-powered e-scooter. The blaze broke out in the lounge room of a home in Macquarie Street,... Learn more about the Home destroyed in blaze suspected to have been caused by faulty Lithium battery-powered e-scooter at Merewether.
MEREWETHER | Home destroyed in blaze suspected to have been caused by faulty Lithium battery-powered e-scooter. A Newcastle man has been forced to jump out a window to escape a fire, thought to have been started by a faulty Lithium battery-power... View on X [external link]
CARLINGFORD | @FRNSW Snowden Ave, house fire in progress, crews in an offensive firefighting mode, all occupants accounted for. View on X [external link]
SHELL COVE | @FRNSW Minor fuel spill rendered safe by FRNSW crews at local marina. View on X [external link]
BRADBURY | @FRNSW Poplar Cr, house fire in progress, all occupants evacuated, firefighting is continuing. View on X [external link]
MEREWETHER | @FRNSW Macquarie Street, fire in a two level house, extinguished with 3 lines of hose, all occupants accounted for. View on X [external link]
STRATHFIELD SOUTH | @FRNSW Cosgrove Rd, a compactor alight, extinguished one line of hose, salvage work is continuing. View on X [external link]
Quick-thinking by a resident and an off-duty firefighter has prevented a Lithium battery explosion burning down a home at Broken Hill, in the state's far west. The resident started charging a newly-purchased solar power generator at his Morgan Street home around... Learn more about the Quick-thinking by resident and off-duty firefighter prevents Lithium fire disaster at Broken Hill.
BROKEN HILL | Quick-thinking by resident and off-duty firefighter prevents Lithium fire disaster - VIDEO. Quick-thinking by a resident and an off-duty firefighter has prevented a Lithium battery explosion burning down a home at Broken Hill, in t... View on X [external link]
NEUTRAL BAY | @FRNSW Waters Rd, fire in a lift motor room, extinguished one CO2 extinguisher, area was ventilated by crews in breathing apparatus. View on X [external link]
KEARSLEY | @FRNSW Congewai Street, house fire in progress, crews in breathing apparatus have commenced an offensive attack. View on X [external link]
HOWLONG | @FRNSW Jude Road, factory fire in progress, crews in offensive firefighting operations with two lengths of hose. View on X [external link]
WYEE | @FRNSW Hue Hue Rd, single vehicle accident, one person trapped in car, crews on scene working toward extraction. View on X [external link]
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