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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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Earlier today, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) extinguished a house fire on Neptune Street, Umina Beach. On arrival, FRNSW crews found a granny flat fully alight with reports of trapped people inside. Firefighters performed a search of the building and fortunately,... Learn more about the Granny Flat Fire at Umina Beach.
Earlier today, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews from Moruya and Batemans Bay Fire Station's assisted in rescuing a woman who had fallen on a walking track near Wimbie Beach on the NSW South Coast. FRNSW worked with NSW Ambulance, NSW... Learn more about the Faithful Dog Escorts Owner's Rescue at Wimbie Beach.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has responded to a HAZMAT incident at Orana Cresent, Blakehurst earlier this afternoon. Crews arrived to find 10KGs of gunpowder located in an abandoned shed. It is believed the previous resident (who has passed away) used the... Learn more about the Gunpowder found in abandoned shed at Blakehurst.
MAYFIELD | A fire in a building of 5 units has been contained to its unit of origin. #FRNSW crews were called to the Elizabeth St address at 12:14 pm. No injuries reported. View on X [external link]
CHESTER HILL | #FRNSW crews are working to extinguish a two car garage fire on McClelland St. A large amount of smoke is visible in the area resulting in multiple Triple Zero (000) calls. View on X [external link]
COLYTON | A man has been treated for burns by @NSWAmbulance following a house fire on Gilmour St. The fire has been contained. View on X [external link]
TARRAWANNA | A teenager has been injured following a crash at the bike jumps near Foothills Road. FRNSW rescue crews from Wollongong will use specialist equipment to evacuate the patient to an awaiting @NSWAmbulance vehicle. View on X [external link]
Every person has the right to feel safe during times of crisis. This of course includes our Deaf Community. Here are some things you can do, to feel safe:For more info visit: View on X [external link]
VINEYARD | 30 #FRNSW firefighters are working to contain a grass fire near Henry Rd. A large amount of smoke is in the area. @NSWRFS also on scene. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has extinguished a fire that destroyed two townhouses at Allport Way, Claymore overnight. Firefighters arrived to find two townhouses well alight with the fire spreading to a third property. Crews quickly controlled the blaze and saved... Learn more about the Multiple Townhouse fire at Claymore.
As seen below, our firefighters join us from different jobs and different cultures. A great way for us to represent our community while we protect them. View on X [external link]
GLENNIES CREEK DAM | #FRNSW rescue crews from Singleton are responding to reports of a quad bike crash near the dam wall in St Clare. An air ambulance is in-bound to assist with treatment and evacuation of one patient who is trapped. View on X [external link]
Happy 100 to our Narrabri Station. 100 years of protecting your communities! View on X [external link]
MATRAVILLE | #FRNSW crews are in attendance at a unit fire on Bunnerong Rd. Smoke and flames are confirmed from the third level of the building. Numerous crews at work. @NSWAmbulance @NSWAmbulance View on X [external link]
HAZARD REDUCTIONS | Earlier this morning, #FRNSW joined land mangers to conduct two hazard reduction burns. These burns were located in Balgowlah and Little Bay. The prevailing NNE winds will possibly push the smoke from these burns into parts of metropolitan Sydney. View on X [external link]
MILLER | A fire has been extinguished in a small house on Wiltshire St. One male is being treated by @NSWAmbulance for smoke inhalation. View on X [external link]
LAKEWOOD | #FRNSW crews are working to extinguish a caravan fire on Ocean Drive. Fire is contained but not extinguished. @nswpolice are in attendance also. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has extinguished a caravan fire at Christmas Cove Caravan Park in Lakewood earlier today. Crews arrived to find a caravan and annex fully alight. Approximately 15 firefighters worked to control and prevent the fire from spreading to... Learn more about the Caravan Fire at Lakewood.
EARTHQUAKE | #FRNSW has dispatched crews across NSW from Alexandria, Manly and Hornsby in Sydney to as far as Dubbo in Western NSW following reports of tremors felt across the state. No reports of major structural damage in NSW have been received. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW's (FRNSW) canine unit are assisting investigations following a fire which destroyed a home on Gardinia Street, Beverly Hills overnight. Crews arrived to find a house fully alight with one male occupant self-evacuated requiring medical treatment. It took nearly... Learn more about the House Fire at BEVERLY HILLS.
WEST RYDE | #FRNSW crews are working to contain and extinguish a house fire on Clarke St. Fire is currently well developed at the rear of the property. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a house fire on Clarke Street, West Ryde earlier this morning. Crews arrived to find the rear of a single level house on fire and unoccupied. It took more than 20 firefighters to contain and... Learn more about the House Fire at West Ryde.
TARCUTTA | A semi trailer has collided with another parked truck and caught fire, coming to a stop in the media strip of the Hume Hwy 5 km south of Tarcutta. Sth bound traffic is being diverted through Wagga. #FRNSW HAZMAT crews are assessing the contents with @NSWRFS on scene. View on X [external link]
RENWICK | A lady is being treated by @NSWAmbulance for smoke inhalation following a fire in a lounge room of a house on Challoner Rise near Mittagong. #FRNSW crews contained the fire and are assisting with overhaul. View on X [external link]
CHATSWOOD | #FRNSW firefighters have contained a fire to its room of origin at a house on Beaconsfield Rd. Three occupants have self evacuated. Operations are ongoing. View on X [external link]
HURSTVILLE | #FRNSW crews have contained a fire to a granny flat at a property on Wright St. Initial reports of a person inside were investigated by firefighters and fortunately no one was found. Operations are ongoing. View on X [external link]
BANKSTOWN | #FRNSW crews are working to contain a fire in a ground level unit of a unit block on Brandon Av. Numerous calls were received. Operations are ongoing. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW extinguished a garage fire in a townhouse complex in Brandon Avenue, Bankstown earlier today. Following numerous Triple Zero (000) calls, crews arrived on scene and found a garage well alight at the rear of the property. Firefighters quickly... Learn more about the Townhouse Fire - Bankstown at Bankstown.
TAHMOOR | #FRNSW and @NSWRFS firefighters responded to the Potholes in bush land near Tahmoor to assist @NSWAmbulance with the recovery of a bush walker who had fallen and sustained a broken ankle. The patient was secured in a litter and wheeled out of the bush. View on X [external link]
ROOTY HILL | #FRNSW crews are working to extinguish a silo thats on fire on Kellogg Rd. A ladder platform truck will be used to direct water into the top of the silo. Non-essential workers have been evacuated and 30 firefighters 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].
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- During major incidents look and listen for information on TV, radio, the internet, mobile phones and neighbours.
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