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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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Rescue experts urge the public to play it safe around our waterways Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) rescue experts are warning the public to take extra care on the state’s waterways, particularly during floodwater... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue/SES appeal for water safety at Penrith.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a fire that has badly damaged a home overnight at Macquarie Fields in Sydney's south-west. 10 firefighters arrived at the Grevillea Crescent home just after 1am and were confronted by the single level... Learn more about the Macquarie Fields House Fire at Macquarie Fields.
BANKSTOWN | Numerous #FRNSW crews are responding to repeat Triple Zero (000) calls reporting a multi-storey building on fire on South Terrace. The entire building is smoke logged, firefighters are attacking a fire in the garbage room. Numerous evacs are underway. View on X [external link]
100 people have been evacuated from a burning building at Bankstown, in Sydney's west. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls to the multi-level building in South Terrace just before nine o'clock last night. When more than... Learn more about the 100 residents evacuated during building Fire at Bankstown.
STH WENTWORTHVILLE | Five cars have crashed in the eastbound lane of the M4 Motorway near the Jersey Rd off ramp. Two people are trapped. #FRNSW rescue crews are responding along with @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance. View on X [external link]
BEAUMONT HILLS | Numerous #FRNSW crews are responding to a fire that is through the roof of a two level building on Iwan Place. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance also in attendance. View on X [external link]
RYDALMERE | Three cars have crashed on Victoria Rd. Two people are still in their vehicles. #FRNSW rescue crews have arrived and are working to stabilise and release the trapped occupants. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators are working to determine the cause of a house fire at Beaumont Hills in Sydney's north-west. FRNSW received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls to Iwan Place, where they found the upper level of a two-storey... Learn more about the House Fire at Beaumont Hills.
A person has been winched to safety by rescue helicopter after falling into surf this afternoon at South West Rocks on the state's mid-north coast. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews joined Police, NSW Ambulance paramedics and surf life savers from... Learn more about the Helicopter Rescue at Kempsey Council .
MOUNT DRUITT | #FRNSW crews are responding to numerous Triple Zero (000) calls reporting a house fire on Coates St. View on X [external link]
An elderly woman has escaped a house fire after hearing a window crack from the heat at Mount Druitt in Greater Western Sydney today. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters donned breathing apparatus to combat the single-level blaze and searched the... Learn more about the House Fire at Mount Druitt.
PEAKHURST | A van has crashed into a house on Forest Rd. The van has compromised the structural integrity of the house. #FRNSW crews are using equipment to prop the house up to allow the van to be removed. The driver has been treated by @NSWAmbulance. View on X [external link]
MOSMAN | A lady has been rescued from her car by #FRNSW crews after a single vehicle crash on Prince Albert St. Firefighters found the car on its side and worked to remove the roof to extricate her. View on X [external link]
RT @FRNSW_RS3: @FRNSW #WaggaWagga firefighters are training in the use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems #RPAS#RPAS will be installed at #FRNSW #WaggaWagga and will be deployed to support all types of operations & other agencies#preparedforanything#FRNSW View on X [external link]
MIDDLE BROTHER | A lady is unable to walk after a slip and fall in bushland near Stoney Creek Rd. @what3words technology was used by #FRNSW Operational Comms to located the patient. A helo is standing by with FRNSW and @NSWAmbulance crews to assist the patient. View on X [external link]
MIDDLE BROTHER | A lady is unable to walk after slip and fall in bushland near Stoney Creek Rd. @what3words technology was used by #FRNSW Operational Comms to located the patient. A helo is standing by with FRNSW and @NSWAmbulance crews to assist the patient. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have been involved in a marathon 10-hour, two-person rescue at Rossglen on the state's mid-north coast. Just after 5:30 pm yesterday, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews were asked to assist in the multi-agency rescue... Learn more about the Marathon rescue and airlift at Rossglen.
URALLA | A drenched and less than impressed, however grateful kitten was rescue by #FRNSW crews from Uralla earlier today. The saturated feline was found clawing for life in a water tank on a property north-east of Tamworth. View on X [external link]
WOLLONGONG | Following the receipt of multiple Triple Zero (000) calls. #FRNSW crews from across the Illawarra are working to contain and extinguish a house fire on Atchison St. The house is thought to be abandoned. View on X [external link]
BONDI JUNCTION | A man has suffered minor injuries after the balcony he was standing on collapsed. The balcony was attached to a terrace house on Botany St. @CityOfSydFRNSW and surrounding #FRNSW crews are working to stabilise and secure the scene. View on X [external link]
A man has escaped serious injury at a partial building collapse at Bondi in Sydney's East earlier today. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have secured the balcony of a residential terrace after it collapsed onto a car at... Learn more about the Balcony Collapse at Bondi Junction.
SYDNEY CBD | A large battery-bank is off-gassing in a building on Rawson Place. #FRNSW were assigned at 8am following receipt of an automatic fire alarm and arrived to find a smoke-affected security guard. Crews are working to isolate the batteries and ventilate the building. View on X [external link]
FAIRFIELD WEST | #FRNSW crews from Sydneys West have prevented the spread of an intense fire found in a two-level shop within a row of shops on Rawson St. One occupant is being treated for smoke inhalation. Operations are ongoing. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice. View on X [external link]
Firefighters have prevented a shop fire in a two-level block from spreading to neighbouring properties at Fairfiest West in Greater Western Sydney earlier today. Fire and Rescue (FRNSW) quickly accessed the building and located the seat of the fire as crews... Learn more about the Shop Fire at Fairfield West.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are in attendance at a building on Rawson Street in Sydney's CBD following a call by Automatic Fire Alarm. On arrival, a security guard was found to be overcome by fumes from a large... Learn more about the Off-gassing battery bank at Sydney CBD.
LAKE ALBERT | #FRNSW crews have contained a fire in a single level home on Angela Rd. One person has self evacuated. No injuries reported @FRNSW_RS3 View on X [external link]
RT @FRNSW_RS3: @FRNSW firefighters have accessed fire originBurnt product being removed & extinguished All persons accounted & no reported damage injuries #FRNSW View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a fire and averted a potential catastrophe at a feed mill at Corowa on the New South Wales-Victoria border. Around 9.30 this morning, two trucks from Corowa Fire Station and a Hazardous Materials... Learn more about the Mill fire at Corowa.
BORAMBOLA | A semi has crashed into a paddock on the Sturt Hwy. #FRNSW HAZMAT crews are working with @NSWRFS members to assess reports of a fuel leak. The trucks driver is uninjured. View on X [external link]
BLAXLAND | A car has crashed and rolled near the McDonalds restaurant on the Great Western Hwy. One male is trapped. #FRNSW crews have commenced rescue. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are in attendance. View on X [external link]
Further Information
- For flood information and warnings, visit the NSW State Emergency Service website [external link].
- For bushfire and grass fire warnings or more information on bushfire incidents, visit the NSW Rural Fire Service website [external link].
- For the latest information on changes to traffic conditions, visit Live Traffic NSW [external link].
- During major incidents look and listen for information on TV, radio, the internet, mobile phones and neighbours.
- Call Triple Zero (000) to report all fires and emergencies.