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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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A house in Mount Victoria was destroyed by fire overnight. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters arrived at the property in Victoria Street just after 10.00 pm and found fire coming through the roof of a single-level house. Crews initially entered the... Learn more about the House Fire at Mount Victoria.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews extinguished a house fire in Jesmond earlier this afternoon. More than 25 firefighters attended the emergency incident on Heaton Street just after 3.00 pm. Smoke was issuing from all sides of the property which is believed... Learn more about the House Fire at Jesmond.
NTH LAMBTON | #FRNSW crews are working to contain a fire in a house on Lester Parade. Firefighters are checking for fire extension in the roof of the home. No injuries are reported. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a burning home at North Lambton in Newcastle this afternoon. Seven fire trucks were called to the home in Lester Parade just before 1.30pm. A large amount of smoke was billowing from the single... Learn more about the House Fire at North Lambton.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has successfully cleaned up a dangerous chemical spill near Sydney Airport this morning. Crews were called to a security gate on Airport Drive just before 7am, where the Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service had cordoned off... Learn more about the Dangerous chemical spill at Mascot.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a fire that's destroyed a house at Greta in the Hunter Valley. Four trucks from Branxton and Rutherford Fire Stations were called to the home in Hunter Street, just after 4.30 this morning... Learn more about the House destroyed by fire at Greta.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have succeeded in a four hour operation to save a large, heavy bull, stuck in a deep creek bed at Stroud in the Hunter Valley. When they arrived at the scene in Mill Creek Road... Learn more about the Bull Rescue at Stroud.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a house fire at Blue Haven on the state's Central Coast. Four fire trucks arrived at the Pinehurst Way address around 1.30 this afternoon after reports a candle had fallen over and started... Learn more about the House Fire at Blue Haven .
EASTLAKES | Over 45 #FRNSW firefighters are responding to a confirmed fire on level three of a building on Slattery Place. A large amount of smoke is reported in the area. One person is being treated by @NSWAmbulance. Gardeners Rd is currently closed in both directions. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) extinguished a fire in a multistorey unit block in Eastlakes today. Upon arrival, firefighters observed large volumes of black smoke billowing from the third floor of the building on Gardiners Road Crews immediately began to fight the... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Eastlakes.
HABERFIELD | Six #FRNSW crews and two officers have deployed to various prearranged positions along the M4 East tunnel following reports of a crash. A single-car crash was found within the tunnel near Wattle St. A small spill was cleaned up and all but one crew has been released. View on X [external link]
EAST GOSFORD | #FRNSW crews have contained a fire to its unit of origin on level 11 of a multi level building on Russell St. Neighbouring units sustained heat damage. Firefighters searched for occupants which were initially reported trapped but had self evacuated. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews responded to numerous calls to a disused Police Station alight last night at Unanderra, in Wollongong. On arrival at Farmborough Road, at 9.15pm, firefighters were confronted with smoke and flames issuing from the second level... Learn more about the Building Fire at Unanderra.
Just after 8.00pm last night, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to numerous calls about a unit fire on Russell Street, East Gosford. Upon arrival, crews saw smoke and flames issuing from a top-floor unit. Firefighters entered the building with their specialised... Learn more about the Unit Block alight at East Gosford.
KEMPS CREEK | Three #FRNSW fire crews and two specialist FRNSW HAZMAT crews are on the scene of a garbage truck fire on Oakdale Cl. The truck was carrying a mixed-load of dangerous goods which are now off-gassing. Additional resources have been assigned. View on X [external link]
BURWOOD | A lady in a wheelchair has been rescued from a her house after firefighters were called to a unit fire on Angelo St. The fire was quickly contained to the kitchen and extinguished. View on X [external link]
A lady confined to a wheelchair was rescued from a Burwood unit following a kitchen fire this afternoon. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters arrived at the Angelo Street property and found the building completely smoke-logged and reports of a person... Learn more about the Lady in wheelchair rescued at Burwood.
Fire up the barbecue took on a whole new meaning for a Blue Mountains couple earlier this afternoon. A man turned on the gas to heat the barbecue so he could clean it however it caught alight a short time later.... Learn more about the BBQ Fire at Blaxland .
BROKEN HILL | Four #FRNSW crews are working to contain a house fire on Fisher St. Smoke and flames are issuing from the roof of a single level house. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a house fire at Broken Hill in the state's Far West today. The property was covered in black smoke with one room entirely engulfed in flames when FRNSW firefighters arrived at Fisher Street... Learn more about the House Fire at Broken Hill.
MOSMAN | A worker has fallen 5 metres and is injured on Wyong Rd. #FRNSW crews are assisting @NSWAmbulance Paramedics. The patient will be carried to an awaiting ambulance shortly. View on X [external link]
BEROWRA | #FRNSW crews found a truck and trailer fully loaded with sand well alight. The driver is not injured. Fire is controlled but not fully extinguished. @NSWRFS, @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance in attendance also. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has battled a B-double blaze on the M1 Pacific Motorway, Berowra in Northern Sydney during peak hour today. The alight truck was blocking 3 southbound lanes when crews arrived to tackle the fire just before 6:30... Learn more about the Truck Fire at Berowra.
BILBUL | A house is well alight on Condon Rd east of Griffith. #FRNSW firefighters are working with @NSWRFS members to contain and extinguish the house which is reported to be abandoned. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have freed a person trapped in the wreckage of a two vehicle crash at Gledswood Hills in Sydney's south-west. Fire trucks from Narellan and St Andrews Fire Stations were called to the crash scene on... Learn more about the Person freed from car crash at GLEDSWOOD HILLS.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have cleared the scene of a semi-trailer crash, near Coonabarabran, in the state's central west. Firefighters from Coonabarabran were called to the Newell Highway, 25 kilometres south of the township, around 9.30 this morning, after... Learn more about the Truck Crash at Coonabarabran.
NANA GLEN | #FRNSW and @NSWRFS crews have extinguished a fire in the battery bank of a goods train locomotive near Morrows Rd. The damaged train is not affecting scheduled services. View on X [external link]
FRENCHS FOREST | A small fire in a switchboard has been extinguished at the Nth Beaches Hosp. 10-20 patients have been relocated. Water from a fire sprinkler is being removed by #FRNSW crews. View on X [external link]
GLENDENNING | #FRNSW crews have worked to contain a large factory fire on Rayben St. Numerous gas cylinders exploded and various chemicals burnt as the fire escalated. Photos: View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have helped evacuate 30 patients during an overnight electrical fire at a hospital at Frenchs Forest on Sydney's northern beaches. Just before 3am this morning, firefighters answered an Automatic Fire Alarm at the hospital in... Learn more about the Hospital Electrical Fire at Frenchs Forest.
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