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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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GREENACRE | A portion of roof and an internal wall has collapsed at a mega factory on Moondo Rd. A failure of the inbuilt fire protection system is thought to have caused excess weight on the structure. #FRNSW is liaising with the building management. 50 ppl self evac. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:57pm • Oct 28, 2021
place Greenacre
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Residents urged to remain indoors | Weatherill Park

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is urging local residents to remain indoors and to close windows and doors following a serious truck crash on Victoria Street (near Cowpasture Road), Wetherill Park earlier this morning. The crash between the three trucks resulted... Learn more about the Residents urged to remain indoors at Weatherill Park .

access_time 06:30am • Oct 28, 2021
place Weatherill Park
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RT @FRNSW_RS3: @FRNSW in attendance #Albury power lines incident involving a truckLine down on truck cab. Electricity service enroute to make safe. Driver is uninjured but remaining in truck until power off#FRNSW View on X [external link]

access_time 05:47pm • Oct 27, 2021
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HUSKISSON | #FRNSW HAZMAT crews from Shellharbour are assisting the @NSWRFS with an electrical transformer that is on fire on Owen St. Oil from the transformer has spilt. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:06pm • Oct 27, 2021
place Huskisson
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HURLSTONE PARK | #FRNSW firefighters from Burwood came to the rescue last night when Willow got her foot stuck in a piece of wrought iron furniture. A few careful cuts were made with a small power tool and Willows foot was quickly released. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:15pm • Oct 27, 2021
place Hurlstone Park
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House Fire | Lidcombe

Fire and Rescue (FRNSW) extinguished a fire at a single-level home at Lidcombe in Western Sydney yesterday afternoon. Firefighters in breathing equipment quickly controlled the blaze as the home was well alight with large amounts of smoke issuing... Learn more about the House Fire at Lidcombe.

access_time 03:02pm • Oct 27, 2021
place Lidcombe
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BURRADOO | Two people have been released from a two car crash on Moss Vale Rd. They were both treated by @NSWAmbulance and airlifted to hospital. The road remains closed. @NSWSES and @nswpolice in attendance. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:36pm • Oct 27, 2021
place Burradoo
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Chemical Smell Evacuates Workplace | Alstonville

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) contained a chemical off-gassing at a recycling centre at Alstonville near Ballina on the Far North Coast this afternoon. HAZMAT specialists are in the process of rendering the centre safe after a Garbage Truck was smouldering... Learn more about the Chemical Smell Evacuates Workplace at Alstonville .

access_time 12:06pm • Oct 27, 2021
place Alstonville
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YENNORA | Multiple #FRNSW crews are responding to reports of a spray-booth alight in a building on The Promenade. View on X [external link]

access_time 04:05pm • Oct 26, 2021
place Yennora
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KURRI KURRI | A house on Northcote St has been badly damaged by fire. One occupant is suffering smoke inhalation. Operations are ongoing. View on X [external link]

access_time 02:58pm • Oct 26, 2021
place Kurri Kurri
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MURRENGENBURG | A truck carrying construction materials has rolled on the Kings Hwy near Pooh Bear Corner. The driver is uninjured #FRNSW and @NSWRFS are preparing to decant the trucks fuel. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:36am • Oct 26, 2021
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PADSTOW | 140 people have self-evacuated a building on Gow St following a spillage of 500 litres of glue. Power has been isolated by #FRNSW crews as a precaution due to flammability of the substance. View on X [external link]

access_time 09:03am • Oct 26, 2021
place Padstow
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EASTERN CREEK | 2000 litres of cream has spilt from a truck at a service station on Wallgrove Rd. A large load of sand has been whipped up and is on its whey. It will be spread across the slippery hazard. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:30am • Oct 26, 2021
place Eastern Creek
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COOTAMUNDRA | #FRNSW rescue crews are working with @NSWAmbulance, @nswpolice and @NSWRFS following a serious multi-vehicle crash on Boundary Rd. View on X [external link]

access_time 04:47pm • Oct 25, 2021
place Cootamundra
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Electrical Fire | Guildford

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) saved several apartments from fire damage following an electrical fire outside a unit block at Guildford in Western Sydney earlier this afternoon. More than 20 Firefighters worked quickly to protect nearby homes from the electrical transformer... Learn more about the Electrical Fire at Guildford.

access_time 02:01pm • Oct 25, 2021
place Guildford
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Trailer Fire | Banora Point

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) extinguished a trailer that was on fire at Banora Point in Tweed this morning. Firefighters were confronted with a man suffering burns and smoke issuing from the rear of an enclosed trailer when crews arrived on... Learn more about the Trailer Fire at Banora Point.

access_time 10:41am • Oct 25, 2021
place Banora Point
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ERINA | A car has left the road and crashed through a fence and hit a house on The Entrance Road. The driver was helped from the car and is in the care of @NSWAmbulance paramedics. View on X [external link]

access_time 10:06am • Oct 25, 2021
place Erina
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CARDIFF | #FRNSW attended a car crash just before 10 pm last night. Crews arrived to find a car on top of another car and a badly damaged carport. The driver had climbed from the wreckage and was treated by @NSWAmbulance. Firefighters assisted salvage crews with vehicle recovery. View on X [external link]

access_time 09:58am • Oct 25, 2021
place Cardiff
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MIRANDA | A leak of 300 litres of diesel is being contained by #FRNSW HAZMAT specialists in the loading dock of the Westfield shopping centre. View on X [external link]

access_time 08:09am • Oct 25, 2021
place Miranda
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FERODALE | #FRNSW firefighters are responding to a truck crash on the Pacific Hwy near The Bucketts Way. HAZMAT crews will assess the load and contain a fuel spill. Sth bound traffic is affected. @nswpolice @LiveTrafficNSW View on X [external link]

access_time 06:47am • Oct 25, 2021
place Ferodale
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DARLING POINT | #FRNSW HAZMAT experts are working with @nswpolice to identify the source of toxic fumes that have overcome people in a building on Eastbourne Rd. 10 people have been evacuated. View on X [external link]

access_time 10:41am • Oct 24, 2021
place Darling Point
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COFFS HARBOUR | Operations in the Coffs Harbour region are ongoing. #FRNSW has assigned 19 crews to assist the @NSWSES today following more damaging weather in the last 24 hours. Please call the SES on 132500 to request assistance and Triple Zero (000) for all other emergencies. View on X [external link]

access_time 08:12am • Oct 24, 2021
place Coffs Harbour
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SWANSEA HEADS | A car is on fire in a garage on Northcote Ave. Firefighters are on scene and have reported a partial roof collapse. @NSWRFS, @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are in attendance. No injuries reported. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:54pm • Oct 23, 2021
place Swansea Heads
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CECIL HILLS | Specialist #FRNSW rescue operators are working to remove a driver from his car which has impacted heavily with a tree. Patient is being treated by @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are in attendance. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:18pm • Oct 23, 2021
place Cecil Hills
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GLENDALE | #FRNSW firefighters are working to contain and extinguish multiple grassfires on Oakland St, near Glendale TAFE. @NSWRFS crews are also responding to assist. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:40pm • Oct 23, 2021
place Glendale
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LIDCOMBE | A factory unit on Gormley St is well alight. #FRNSW has assigned multiple resources. A large amount of smoke is visible in the area. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are also in attendance. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:21am • Oct 23, 2021
place Lidcombe
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Factory Fire | Lidcombe

At 07:01 this morning Fire and Rescue (FRNSW) attended an abandoned factory that was on fire on Victoria Road in Lidcombe. Fifteen fire trucks attended the scene, which took over an hour to contain. One factory was totally destroyed by fire... Learn more about the Factory Fire at Lidcombe.

access_time 07:01am • Oct 23, 2021
place Lidcombe
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SAWTELL | #FRNSW crews have been working with the @NSWSES across Coffs Harbour following the supercell thunderstorm that hit on Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters have used RPAS (drones) to assess the damage and have covered many roofs including over 70 shattered skylights. View on X [external link]

access_time 04:07pm • Oct 22, 2021
place Sawtell
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RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Recently I had the privilege of meeting Dr Kristine Klugman. First woman appointed to NSW Fire Brigades Board of Fire Commissioners. To prove women could meet the requirements to become a firefighter she successfully undertook the physical assessment, the first woman to do this. View on X [external link]

access_time 09:00am • Oct 22, 2021
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RIVERSTONE | A car has crashed into the trailer of a truck trapping the driver. #FRNSW crews from Blacktown are working to release the trapped patient. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice in attendance. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:53am • Oct 22, 2021
place Riverstone
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