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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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ORCHARD HILLS | #FRNSW and @NSWRFS on scene at a large shed fire in Castle Rd. Roof with solar panels well alight. Operations are ongoing. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:37pm • Feb 17, 2021
place Orchard Hills
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RT @1293688808278376450: Our @FRNSW Emergency Services Academy is equipped to host other first responders across Aus. Yesterday we hosted @nswpolice Traffic and Highway Patrol Command. Our firefighters work closely with police when responding to incidents, great we could provide training space. View on X [external link]

access_time 12:57pm • Feb 17, 2021
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#QUIRINDI | FRNSW and RFS currently on scene at a fire occurring in a shipping container in Quirindi Airport. No injuries reported. View on X [external link]

access_time 10:55am • Feb 17, 2021
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House Fire | Cootamundra

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are currently working to contain a fire that broke out at a property on Parker Street, Cootamundra just after 10.30am this morning. Firefighters arrived on scene to find large volumes of black smoke issuing from... Learn more about the House Fire at Cootamundra .

access_time 10:35am • Feb 17, 2021
place Cootamundra
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Shop fire | Blacktown

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are currently working to contain a fire that broke out at a shopping centre on St Martins Place, Blacktown just after 10am this morning. Crews from Blacktown and Huntingwood Fire Stations arrived on... Learn more about the Shop fire at Blacktown.

access_time 10:15am • Feb 17, 2021
place Blacktown
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Rescue Incident | Neutral Bay

Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters have rescued a man who became trapped after an incident at a construction site on Bent Street, Neutral Bay just before 9.30am this morning. The man was injured while a garbage shute attached to the unit... Learn more about the Rescue Incident at Neutral Bay.

access_time 09:27am • Feb 17, 2021
place Neutral Bay
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BOMBALA | A house was destroyed by fire in Bombala last night. Firefighters arrived to find a home well alight on Maybe Street at 10pm. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:43am • Feb 17, 2021
place Bombala
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BOMBALA | A house is on fire on Maybe St in Bombala, on the state’s South Coast. Firefighters are working to contain and extinguish the fire. #frnsw View on X [external link]

access_time 10:25pm • Feb 16, 2021
place Bombala
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Home Destroyed by Fire | Westmead

Just after 10pm last night, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received reports of a house on fire on Good Street in Westmead. Firefighters from across Sydney’s west arrived to find a house well alight. The fire was contained to the building... Learn more about the Home Destroyed by Fire at Westmead.

access_time 10:11pm • Feb 16, 2021
place Westmead
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BOMADERRY | Multiple FRNSW crews from the #NSW South Coast are responding to a confirmed fire in a silo. View on X [external link]

access_time 08:56pm • Feb 16, 2021
place Bomaderry
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MOONEY MOONEY (M1) | Fire and Rescue NSW and @NSWRFS firefighters are working to contain a spill of 150L of diesel from a B-Double truck. Traffic is currently unaffected. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:20pm • Feb 16, 2021
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Chlorine leak closes Service Station | Narrabeen

A Service Station in Narrabeen was closed to the public yesterday afternoon, following reports of a chlorine leak. Hazardous Materials experts from Forestville Fire Station arrived and confirmed a 20L drum was leaking. Using specialist equipment, firefighters were able to secure... Learn more about the Chlorine leak closes Service Station at Narrabeen .

access_time 04:13pm • Feb 16, 2021
place Narrabeen
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House Fire | Campsie

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) extinguished a blaze that destroyed two bedrooms inside a house in Marlowe Street, Campsie this afternoon. From 12:08pm FRNSW received multiple Triple Zero (000) calls reporting the fire, to which six crews from the surrounding area... Learn more about the House Fire at Campsie.

access_time 12:08pm • Feb 16, 2021
place Campsie
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Solar Panel Fire | West Tamworth

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) was called to a West Tamworth smash repairer in Belmore Street at 10.56am today following a fire in a solar panel. On arrival firefighters discovered the solar power inverter alight, which was connected to the structure. Firefighters... Learn more about the Solar Panel Fire at West Tamworth.

access_time 10:56am • Feb 16, 2021
place West Tamworth
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RT @1293688808278376450: Bob is a full time farrier shoeing horses for a living. Both he and his wife are on-call firefighters for @FRNSW. Bob says the local community is extremely supportive - even feeding their horses when they're on duty. #OurPeople #MoreThanFire #PreparedForAnything View on X [external link]

access_time 07:16am • Feb 16, 2021
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RT @731025079618801664: @FRNSW on scene #Albury car crashVehicle has collided with building#FRNSW View on X [external link]

access_time 06:18pm • Feb 15, 2021
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Building collapse | Surry Hills

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are on scene at Bellevue Street, Surry Hills after a part of a building façade fell from the front of a ten storey office building just before 2.30pm this afternoon. Powerlines on Bellevue Street are... Learn more about the Building collapse at Surry Hills .

access_time 02:25pm • Feb 15, 2021
place Surry Hills
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Boat Fire | Caringbah South

More than 20 firefighters have managed to extinguish a fire that broke out on a boat moored on a jetty in Caringbah South around 4am this morning. Firefighters arrived on scene to fire a large fire with flames impinging on... Learn more about the Boat Fire at Caringbah South.

access_time 04:05am • Feb 15, 2021
place Caringbah South
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Rescue Incident | Woy Woy

Just after 4pm this afternoon specialist rescue crews from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) were called to a fire trail near the Central Coast suburb of Woy Woy. In a multi agency response, FRNSW along with NSW Police and NSW Ambulance... Learn more about the Rescue Incident at Woy Woy.

access_time 04:03pm • Feb 14, 2021
place Woy Woy
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House Fire | Georges Hall

Just after midday today Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received multiple triple 0 (000) calls to a house alight on Flinders Rd, Georges Hall. Fire and Rescue NSW crews arrived to find a garage well alight with flames impinging on the... Learn more about the House Fire at Georges Hall.

access_time 12:10pm • Feb 14, 2021
place Georges Hall
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Two hour rescue operation | Wetherill Park

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have worked for over two hours to safely remove a young male who was trapped inside a vehicle after colliding with a power pole. After receiving a call just before 9:30am this morning crews from... Learn more about the Two hour rescue operation at Wetherill Park.

access_time 09:27am • Feb 14, 2021
place Wetherill Park
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Caravan Roll Over | Bligh Park

Just after 9:20am Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received a call to a caravan on its side on Richmond Rd, Bligh Park. Upon arrival Windsor Fire Station found a large caravan overturned blocking both lanes of Richmond Rd. The cause of... Learn more about the Caravan Roll Over at Bligh Park.

access_time 09:22am • Feb 14, 2021
place Bligh Park
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Firefighters from across #Sydney’s west have worked with @NSWAmbulance to stabilise and rescue a man from beneath a train at #Padstow train station. The man was transported to hospital. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:32pm • Feb 13, 2021
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House Fire | Belmore

Just before 3:30pm this afternoon Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a Triple Zero (000) call to a House Fire on Chalmers Street in Belmore On arrival Fire Crews found smoke issuing from the premises and responded a further... Learn more about the House Fire at Belmore.

access_time 03:27pm • Feb 12, 2021
place Belmore
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RT @1293688808278376450: Banding together with our emergency services colleagues to make Eden's triple zero wish come true. @Starlight_star #makeawish #firstresponders View on X [external link]

access_time 12:09pm • Feb 12, 2021
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RT @1293688808278376450: Eden's face says it all @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @Starlight_star #makeawish #firstresponders View on X [external link]

access_time 12:09pm • Feb 12, 2021
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LIGHTNING RIDGE | #FRNSW crews are working to extinguish a house fire in Lightning Ridge. The house is fully involved in fire and a shed is being impacted. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:28am • Feb 12, 2021
place Lightning Ridge
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House Fire | Lighting Ridge

Just after 6:30am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a Triple Zero (000) call to reports of a House Fire on Crystal Road in Lighting Ridge On arrival Fire Crews found the House well alight and got to... Learn more about the House Fire at Lighting Ridge.

access_time 06:40am • Feb 12, 2021
place Lighting Ridge
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RT @704882735815401472: Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous Lunar New Year! View on X [external link]

access_time 06:25am • Feb 12, 2021
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LAKEMBA | (update) Firefighters are still working to extinguish a large house currently on fire in #Lakemba #frnsw View on X [external link]

access_time 02:53pm • Feb 10, 2021
place Lakemba
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