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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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WESTDALE | #FRNSW is responding to reports of a large explosion at a commercial property on Phoenix St. View on X [external link]
UPDATE: New explosion footage regarding this incident is now available, as attached. Video credit: www.weathermate.live. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews responded to an explosion last night at Westdale, on the outskirts of Tamworth, in the state's New England area. Crews arrived... Learn more about the Gas Explosion Footage at Westdale.
BURRADOO | A truck has crashed into a house on Foldgarth Way near Bowral. The structural integrity of the home has been severely damaged. #FRNSWs Urban Search and Rescue semi trailer has arrived and will work with local crews to stabilise the damaged house and remove the truck. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have responded to a crash involving a motorcycle and a car this afternoon at Picton, south of Sydney. Upon arrival in Argyle Street just after 1pm, firefighters immediately commenced CPR on the injured motorcyclist. NSW Ambulance... Learn more about the Motor Cycle Crash at Picton.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have attended a property at Burradoo, in the state's Southern Highlands, where a semi-trailer has crashed into a home. Crews were called to the address in Foldgarth Way, near Bowral, just after midday. When they arrived,... Learn more about the Truck into house extrication at Burradoo.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have used hydraulic shears to cut open a car and free a trapped motorist today at St Ives, on Sydney's upper north shore. The crews responded to a two vehicle crash at the corner of... Learn more about the Car Accident at St. Ives.
Fire has severely damaged a home overnight at Wagga Wagga in the state's Riverina. Three fire units from Turvey Park and Wagga Wagga Fire Stations were called to Bardia Street in Ashmont just after midnight. They found the house well alight and... Learn more about the House Fire at Ashmont.
WOONONA | #FRNSW crews from Wollongong and Bulli are assisting @NSWAmbulance with the rescue of a patient who is injured on the beach. A litter-wheel will be used to transport the patient to an awaiting ambulance. View on X [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Unveiling the design for our new @FRNSW station at North Ryde - the first of its kind, designed to reduce firefighter exposure to carcinogens - and officially handing over a new truck to help our firefighters continue to keep the community safe. View on X [external link]
COOLONGOLOOK | #FRNSW rescue and hazmat firefighters are responding to reports of a serious two-truck crash which has closed the Pacific Highway. View on X [external link]
RT @nadine_morton: ‼️ BREAKING ‼️A truck has slammed into a house in Bayview, emergency services are on scene now.More to come. View on X [external link]
AGNES BANKS | A serious car crash has closed Castlereigh Rd. Multiple agencies are working to treat and the transport numerous patients. View on X [external link]
STANWELL TOPS | A paraglider has crashed into a tree and is suspended above the ground. Multiple #FRNSW resources have been assigned to secure and lower the pilot. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have helped save a paraglider who crashed into a tree this afternoon at Stanwell Tops, south of Sydney. FRNSW personnel joined NSW Police, NSW Ambulance and State Emergency Service crews to reach the 30-year-old man,... Learn more about the Paraglider Rescue at Stanwell Tops.
Fire has destroyed a caravan and annexe this morning at West Ballina, on the state's north coast. Four fire units were called to a caravan park in Rivers Street just after 6.30am and found the van and an attached 6m by... Learn more about the Caravan Fire at West Ballina.
PENRITH | Three cars have crashed on Richmond Rd near Dunheved Rd. One person is trapped in one car and another car is on fire. #FRNSW crews are working to extinguish the fire and rescue the trapped patient. View on X [external link]
CABRAMATTA | #FRNSW crews are in attendance at a townhouse fire on Hill Street. Firefighters arrived to find smoke issuing from the building. Operations are ongoing. View on X [external link]
CARRAMAR | #FRNSW crews are working to contain and extinguish a granny flat on Quest Ave that is well alight. All persons are accounted for and no injuries have been reported. View on X [external link]
DENHAM COURT | Narellan firefighters rescued a second cat yesterday afternoon. The cat was found trapped in a drain on Zorina St. It was quickly released and reunited with its owner. : @FRNSW_MS3 View on X [external link]
DENHAM COURT | Narellan firefighters rescued a second cat yesterday from a drain on Zorina St. View on X [external link]
More than 80 firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) have extinguished a large blaze at a commercial building in Penrith overnight. When crews arrived at the Henry Street address just after 1am, they found the two-storey building well alight with... Learn more about the Major business complex fire at Penrith.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews extinguished a house fire in East Kempsey at the weekend. Crews were called to the Sullivan Street home just before 6pm on Saturday night. They found the house fully involved in fire and the roof collapsing... Learn more about the House Fire at East Kempsey.
MARRICKVILLE | #FRNSW crews are working to contain a fire in a two storey house on Livingstone Rd. The fire is through the roof. All persons are accounted for with no injuries reported. View on X [external link]
BULLABURRA | Two cars have crashed on the Great Western Hwy near Lawson. One person is trapped and being assisted by @NSWAmbulance while #FRNSW crews are setting up with rescue equipment to release the patient. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) teams have saved a cat stuck in a pipe in a suburban Sydney bathroom. Crews from the Narellan Fire Station were called to the Mount Annan home just after 8.30 on Saturday morning to discover the... Learn more about the Cat Rescue at Mount Annan.
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Just as the Manly Ferry Narrabeen is to be resurrected, so has our glorious 100 year old Manly @FRNSW station. Officially reopened today after extensive heritage and facility upgrades. View on X [external link]
NOWRA | #FRNSW crews are responding to a house fire on McMahons Rd. The house was struck by lightning and is now reported to be on fire. View on X [external link]
ALISON | A switchboard at a bakery has caught fire and spread into the roof of a building on Stroud Hill Rd near Wyong. #FRNSW crews have entered the building and are working to contain the fire. View on X [external link]
JONES ISLAND | #FRNSW crews are responding to a head on crash on the Pacific Hwy. Extensive traffic delays are @VRArescue, @NSWAmbulance, @NSWRFS and @nswpolice in attendance. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews at Goonellabah, in the state's north, have prevented a house from catching alight due to unattended food left cooking on a stove. Firefighters were called to the home in Shearman Drive just after 10'clock last... Learn more about the Kitchen Fire at Goonellabah.
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