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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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CARRAMAR | A man has been removed from a house fire on River Ave and crews are searching for another occupant. Firefighters were called just after 7am and arrived to find smoke issuing from a single level house. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are also in attendance. View on X [external link]
More than 30 firefighters have managed to extinguish a large fire that broke out at a home on Bulgo Road, Helensburgh just after 2am this morning. Numerous crews from across the Illawarra region arrived on scene a short time later... Learn more about the House Fire at Helensburgh.
Just before midnight last night Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to multiple Triple Zero (000) calls to a house alight on Kepos Street, Redfern. Fire crews were on scene within 3 minutes and upon a quick search discovered a fridge... Learn more about the House Fire at Redfern.
Just after 3:30 pm today, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a house alight on Woodfield Road, Kincumber. More than 20 firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze, which started in the roof of the single-level dwelling. The owner of the... Learn more about the House Fire at Kincumber.
Just before 2:30 pm this today, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to reports of multiple cars alight in an underground car park on the Princes Highway in Fairy Meadow. Due to a large amount of smoke, FRNSW received multiple Triple... Learn more about the Multiple Cars Alight in Underground Carpark at Fairy Meadow.
Firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) have worked to rescue Abito from the 18th floor of a high rise building in Olympic Park, Sydney. At 12:30 pm this afternoon, specialist firefighters from Burwood and Liverpool were dispatched to reports... Learn more about the Cat Rescued from 18th Floor at Olympic Park.
RT @FewtrellJeremy: Even with the cooler weather, our firefighters are busy with a grass fire in Sydney’s South West. View on X [external link]
COOGEE | A man is being treated by @NSWAmbulance and #FRNSW after being removed from his unit on Moira St. A small foodstuffs fire has been extinguished. View on X [external link]
RT @FRNSW_RS3: @FRNSW in attendance #Albury building fireEvacuations due to fire in kitchen exhaust flue. Firefighters are checking for fire spread to roof areaNo reported injuries#FRNSW View on X [external link]
This is Ziggy and for just a few dog biscuits & a generous chin scratch he carefully assessed our digging technique. He said while they didnt find any bones, I was impressed with their commitment to keep trying. Im confident that the township of Collarenebri is in safe hands. View on X [external link]
Just before 4:00 pm today, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to multiple triple zero (000) calls to reports of a house fire on First Avenue, Gymea Bay On arrival, crews found thick black smoke issuing from a flat detached from... Learn more about the House Fire at Gymea Bay.
RT @FewtrellJeremy: Capt Paul Carter from Lithgow West Fire Station has retired after 52 years of service to the people of NSW. A wonderful man and a lifetime of service. Thank you Paul! @FRNSW View on X [external link]
FAIRLIGHT | #FRNSW crews are working to secure collapsed scaffold on Lauderdale St. All residents have been evacuated. Winds in the area have complicated this incident. View on X [external link]
LILYFIELD | #FRNSW firefighters from Leichhardt, Balmain and Pyrmont are currently fighting a boat fire near the Haberfield Rowing Club at Lilyfield, approximately 30m from the shore. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are also responding. View on X [external link]
Just after 2:30pm today Fire and Rescue NSW responded to a Truck and Car crash on Rawson Street, Auburn On arrival, fire crews found a male trapped by his legs In the truck and needed specialist rescue crews to respond. With fire... Learn more about the Motor Vehicle Crash at Auburn.
A dozen firefighters have worked to extinguish a fire that broke out inside a truck, which was parked inside a commercial building on Stennett Road, Ingleburn just after 12pm today. Following numerous calls to Triple Zero (000) crews found a... Learn more about the Truck Fire at Ingleburn.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) are in attendance at a truck accident that has impacted eastbound lanes on Mona Vale Road, St Ives which occurred just after 4:00 am this morning On arrival, fire crews found the truck had crashed... Learn more about the Truck Crash at St Ives.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters from Berry, Nowra and Shoalhaven were responded to a shop fire shortly after 5.30pm this afternoon after multiple Triple Zero (000) calls were received from members of the public. Upon arrival, firefighters were faced with... Learn more about the Building Fire at Berry.
Firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) have rescued a male who fell off a ledge on Pearl Beach Road, Pearl Beach yesterday evening. Crews were responded to the incident just before 5:00pm, after a male had reportedly fallen some distance... Learn more about the Rescue Incident at Pearl Beach.
RT @FewtrellJeremy: I took a moment to update all #FRNSW staff on our commitment to the flood response and recovery effort. Most importantly, I use this opportunity to thank everyone who worked very hard for a very long time to do their bit to make things right. Full video: View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) are currently on scene at a house fire that broke out just after 12pm today on Highview Place, Dubbo. Arriving crews found a shed well alight upon arrival, with properties on either side threatened by the... Learn more about the House Fire at Dubbo.
Over thirty Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are currently on scene at a House Fire on Turquoise Place, Eagle Vale, which broke out just before 10am. Responding to multiple Triple Zero (000) calls, arriving crews were faced with a fully... Learn more about the House Fire at Eagle Vale.
At least twenty Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters were responded to Cliff Road, near Flagstaff Point in Wollongong just after 9.45am this morning, where a 14-foot yacht had started sinking in the harbour. Firefighters put booms in place to contain... Learn more about the Sinking Yacht at Wollongong.
Over thirty Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters were responded to a crane collapse on Taylors Lane in Lane Cove, just before 6pm yesterday evening. While lifting a demountable building, the crane collapsed, coming to rest on the side of... Learn more about the Building Collapse at Lane Cove North.
Just before 6pm yesterday evening, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews from Raymond Terrace responded to a flash flooding event on Adelaide Street, which caused a car and its occupants to become trapped. Four land based flood rescue operators responded to... Learn more about the Flash flooding at Raymond Terrace.
RT @ResilienceNSW: Exceptional work by relief and recovery teams across NSW and in the @KempseyCouncil area, working tirelessly to support the community in their recovery. ❤️@DeptDefence @NSWRFS @FRNSW#NSWFloods #floodassistance #floodcleanup #floodrecovery View on X [external link]
Just before 2.30pm this afternoon, firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and the NSW Rural Fire Service were responded to a truck fire on the Great Western Highway at Little Hartley, between Lithgow and Mount Victoria. Upon arrival, firefighters were... Learn more about the Truck Fire at Little Hartley.
MILPARINKA | #FRNSW crews from Broken Hill are responding with @NSWRFS to an aircraft crash on Hawker Gate Road in Milparinka, approximately 3.5hrs north of Broken Hill toward Cameron Corner in remote NSW. One pilot has been injured. @nswpolice & @NSWAmbulance also responding. View on X [external link]
Over thirty Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have extinguished a fire at a school on Kimbarra Cl, Kincumber, on the Central Coast. The fire broke out just before 12.15pm this afternoon and is believed to have started in a storage... Learn more about the School Fire at Kincumber.
Just before 2 pm today, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a house fire on Clover Place, Macquarie Fields. On arrival, crews were met with a developing fire causing the ceiling to collapse. Crews forced entry into the house to battle... Learn more about the House Fire at Macquarie Fields.
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.