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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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Just after 2:30 pm today Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a two-vehicle accident on Roberts Road, Greenacre On arrival, Fire crews found one vehicle on its side with an occupant trapped inside. With fire protection in place, crews stabilized the... Learn more about the Car Crash at Greenacre.
More than a dozen Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have worked to release a young male from a serious motor vehicle crash this afternoon on Bank Street, Wollongong. One vehicle came to rest on top of another vehicle outside a... Learn more about the Motor Vehicle Crash at Wollongong.
Just after 10:30am this morning, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews from Forestville, Willoughby and Dee Why responded to a House Fire in Violet Avenue, Forestville. Arriving crews found smoke issuing from the bedroom in the house, and quickly gained entry... Learn more about the House fire at Forestville.
Just after 9:00am this morning, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a Triple Zero (000) call to a roof alight on Graham Street, Auburn. When firefighters arrived, they found solar panel wiring arcing on the roof. Following further investigation, the... Learn more about the Solar Panel Fire at Auburn.
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MERRYLANDS (M4) | #FRNSW rescue crews are in attendance at a multiple vehicle crash on the M4 motorway. Crews are using rescue equipment to release a trapped occupant of one vehicle. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance View on X [external link]
#FRNSW Rescue crews are working to free the trapped passenger. View on X [external link]
Just after 10 am, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and other emergency services were called to a property in Kinchela on the state's mid-north coast after a foal had become stuck inside a 5000L septic tank. FRNSW worked alongside the NSW... Learn more about the Horse Rescue at Kinchela.
DAVISTOWN | A boat is partially submerged on the Central Coast. #FRNSW crews are working to deploy booms to contain any spill and render the area safe. The boat is secured to a pylon. @NSW_EPA View on X [external link]
Dairy farmer James Neal had his life turned upside down when his farm was flooded. Dairy cows need to be milked to stay healthy so our crews got busy to get the milking equipment up and running. No space for puns here, so weve just skimmed the cream View on X [external link]
Just after midday on Sunday 28th March 2021, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) were alerted to a container that had washed up on Newcastle beach. The drum is believed to have contained Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) and, as a precautionary measure, crews... Learn more about the Hazardous Materials Incident at Newcastle.
Just after 8:30 am this morning, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews responded to an automatic fire alarm on Farrell Avenue, Darlinghurst. Upon arrival, firefighters quickly discovered a fire that had broken out inside of a unit. The crew quickly evacuated... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Darlinghurst.
Just before 1am this morning, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a house fire on Kendall Street in Parkes, in the state's Central West. Arriving crews from Parkes and Forbes were confronted with a house fully involved in fire, with... Learn more about the House Fire at Parkes.
Just before 6 pm last night, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received multiple Triple Zero (000) calls to reports of a house alight in Walker Crescent in Emu Plains. On route to the address, Cranebrook Fire Station reported a significant amount... Learn more about the House Fire at Emu Plains.
Just before 9 am today, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received a request to assist with the search and rescue of an injured bike rider. Following an extensive search, which included members of the public remaining in contact with Triple Zero... Learn more about the Injured bike rider rescued by boat at Glenrock State Conservation Area (Merewether).
RT @FRNSW_RS3: More great work by @FRNSW Strike Team Lima at #TareeTheir outstanding work continues to make a positive difference to the community #FRNSW View on X [external link]
Just before midnight last night, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews were called to reports of a person trapped in a garage that was on fire on Narcissus Avenue. Firefighters from Blacktown Fire Station arrived to find a garage fully involved... Learn more about the Garage Destroyed by Fire at Quakers Hill.
DEE WHY | Over 25 #FRNSW firefighters are working to contain and extinguish a building fire on Fischer Rd. The building is reported to be abandoned. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are in attendance also. View on X [external link]
Today our Strike Team Leader, Insp. Phil Eberle met Georgina Fairbrother. Georgina lost everything when her home was flooded. The crew got busy and helped sort through the damage and salvage what they could. View on X [external link]
The overflow of septic tanks has triggered the partial evacuation of the township of Grassy Head. Following the identification of the bio-hazard, firefighters worked with NSW Police to evacuate 32 residents. Occupants were required to leave their homes in gumboots provided by... Learn more about the Bio-hazard triggers mass evacuation of township at Stuarts Point (Near South West Rocks).
RT @NSW_EPA: If you require advice or would like to know more about the NSW Storm and Flood Clean up program please visit: Flood and storm impacted people and businesses can access support by calling Service NSW on 13 77 88 or visiting View on X [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Cleaning up is dirty work. We’ve dispatched 420 pairs of gumboots, 4000 disposable coveralls, 420 pairs of chemical gloves, 1000 contaminated item bags, 2000 cable ties and 70 hygiene kits to help keep our firefighters safe during the huge recovery operation on Mid North Coast. View on X [external link]
Our drones are uniquely useful pieces of tech, helping us map out safe and unsafe areas. Drones were used to check on a man who hadn't been heard from in a few days. We tried to map out a safe route to his home but when we couldn't find one, we decided to chopper in meds and food View on X [external link]
When we arrived at Claires house it was obvious the situation was all just a bit too much. #FRNSW Firefighter Jennie Mowbray tasked her team to move damaged furniture, hose out the mud and tidy up in general. Were so happy we could help you Claire! View on X [external link]
It's been a mammoth few days for the NSW community, and for our people. Just as we were there to help during the flood events, our crews will be there to help these communities recover.Commissioner @PaulBaxterFRNSW gives an overview of the past few days. View on X [external link]
PROSPECT | #FRNSW rescue crews are responding to reports of a two vehicle crash involving a van and a small truck on the M4 Motorway. The driver of the van is trapped. City bound traffic is severely impacted from the Prospect Highway. View on X [external link]
Three people were lucky to be alive after they were rescued by Fire and Rescue NSW from a large sinkhole that opened up beneath them as they were standing near the Mehi River in Moree yesterday. Firefighters from Narrabri Fire Station... Learn more about the Three people rescued from sinkhole at Moree.
RT @FRNSW_RS3: @FRNSW attending truck fire #HumeFwy #AlburyPrime mover alightNo reported injuries #FRNSW View on X [external link]
WYONG | #FRNSW firefighters are working to make a 100L diesel spill safe on the M1. The spill is behind the northbound service station. View on X [external link]
At least one dozen Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have extinguished a blaze in a domestic garage this afternoon on Patterson Road, Lalor Park. The fire broke out at 4:45pm with crews from Seven Hills, Baulkham Hills, Schofields and Huntingwood... Learn more about the Garage Fire at Lalor Park.
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.