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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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Solar Panel Fire | Woongarrah

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) extinguished a solar panel fire that broke out at a home in in Ellalong Way, Woongarrah at 9.42am today. A Triple Zero (000) caller reported smoke issuing from the roof of the home. Firefighters from... Learn more about the Solar Panel Fire at Woongarrah.

access_time 09:42am • Jan 05, 2021
place Woongarrah
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As the COVID-19 pandemic changes the way we go about our lives, our firefighters and support staff continue to ensure we remain prepared for anything. You may see our firefighters wearing a mask, we'd appreciate it if you could also wear yours if we visit your home or workplace. View on X [external link]

access_time 04:46pm • Jan 04, 2021
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Rescue Incident | Terrigal

Just before 2:00pm today Fire and Rescue NSW were called to help extricate an Injured lady stuck on the rock at Terrigal Haven, Terrigal. With a Paramedic from Ambulance NSW on scene treating the lady for suspected broken ankle Fire... Learn more about the Rescue Incident at Terrigal.

access_time 01:55pm • Jan 04, 2021
place Terrigal
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Bus Accident | Cordeaux Heights

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews from Unanderra and Wollongong are on the scene of an incident where a bus carrying passengers has crashed into a house on Staff Road, Cordeaux Heights this morning. FRNSW arrived shortly after receiving the Triple... Learn more about the Bus Accident at Cordeaux Heights.

access_time 10:09am • Jan 04, 2021
place Cordeaux Heights
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Kitten Rescue | Greystanes

Just after 7:30pm on Sunday 3 January, Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters from Wentworthville responded to reports of a kitten stuck in a car at Esther Street, Greystanes. Specialist rescue firefighters arrived to find the kitten stuck between the bonnet... Learn more about the Kitten Rescue at Greystanes .

access_time 07:37pm • Jan 03, 2021
place Greystanes
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Spillage | Clareville

Just after 11:00am yesterday Fire and Rescue crews responded to reports of a spillage from a sunken vessel at Clareville on the Northern Beaches Fire Crews worked alongside Rural Fire Service and Maritime NSW to investigate the extent of the spillage... Learn more about the Spillage at Clareville.

access_time 11:02am • Jan 03, 2021
place Clareville
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Structure Fire | South Windsor

Just after 4am Sunday 3 January, multiple Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Sydney's West responded to multiple Triple Zero (000) calls to a structure well alight on Batten Circuit, South Windsor. Crews arrived to find a garage well alight... Learn more about the Structure Fire at South Windsor .

access_time 04:04am • Jan 03, 2021
place South Windsor
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Motor Vehicle Accident | East Ryde

Just before 10:30am this morning Fire And Rescue NSW responded to a Triple Zero (000) call to a Two Vehicle Accident on Pittwater Rd, East Ryde. On arrival crews found the Two Car Accident with Two injured patients. Luckily no one... Learn more about the Motor Vehicle Accident at East Ryde.

access_time 10:22am • Jan 02, 2021
place East Ryde
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Structure fire | Five Dock

Just before 6:30pm Fire and Rescue NSW crews from across Sydney’s Inner West responded to multiple Triple Zero (000) calls to an electrical fire in the roof space of a home on Connecticut Ave, Five Dock. First arriving firefighters upgraded... Learn more about the Structure fire at Five Dock .

access_time 06:26pm • Jan 01, 2021
place Five Dock
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Structure Fire | Newtown

Just after 9:30am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW responded to reports of a structure alight on Queen St, Newtown. On arrival firefighters have reported a house well alight with all persons out of the building. The incident was upgraded... Learn more about the Structure Fire at Newtown .

access_time 09:37am • Jan 01, 2021
place Newtown
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Cliff Rescue | Newport

Just before 8:20am Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters from Avalon Fire Station responded to reports of a person fallen from a cliff edge at the eastern end of Queens Parade, Newport. On arrival, firefighters found the patient had fallen approximately 10... Learn more about the Cliff Rescue at Newport .

access_time 08:20am • Jan 01, 2021
place Newport
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House Fire | Claymore

Just after 4:00am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW received multiple Triple Zero (000) calls to a House Fire on Leigh Cr in Claymore On arrival Fire crews found a single story House with smoke and flames issuing. It was an intense... Learn more about the House Fire at Claymore.

access_time 04:13am • Jan 01, 2021
place Claymore
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Bush Hiker Injured | Stanwell Park

Just before 2pm today Fire and Rescue NSW received a call to respond to a hiker involved in a fall on the Wodi Wodi track in Stanwell Park, Wollongong. The patient involved was a 54 year old female who had reported... Learn more about the Bush Hiker Injured at Stanwell Park.

access_time 01:52pm • Dec 31, 2020
place Stanwell Park
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Truck Rollover | Gunning

Just before 7:30am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW responded to reports of a B-Double rollover northbound on the Hume Highway near Gunning. Upon arrival firefighters from Yass found the truck carrying pallets had rolled and gone down the embankment.... Learn more about the Truck Rollover at Gunning .

access_time 07:21am • Dec 31, 2020
place Gunning
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Hay Shed Fire | Temora

Just before 2am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW got a call from a train driver reporting a building fire approximately 300m from the railway station in Temora. On arrival Fire and Rescue Crews from Temora found a large shed adjacent... Learn more about the Hay Shed Fire at Temora.

access_time 01:58am • Dec 31, 2020
place Temora
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Ducklings stuck in Drain | Bowral

Just after 10am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW received a call reporting of ducklings stuck in a drain outside Woolworths in Bowral. Fire and Rescue crews from Bowral arrived on scene and got to work to rescue the ducklings. Crew... Learn more about the Ducklings stuck in Drain at Bowral.

access_time 12:00am • Dec 31, 2020
place Bowral
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Solar Panel Ignition | Bar Beach

Around 9am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW got a triple 000 call to a house fire at Bells Bar in Newcastle. On arrival Fire and Rescue Crews from Newcastle and Merewether found the cause was from a smouldering solar... Learn more about the Solar Panel Ignition at Bar Beach.

access_time 08:47am • Dec 30, 2020
place Bar Beach
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Motor vehicle accident | Rathmines

Just after 2pm, Fire and Rescue NSW were called to a motor vehicle accident that occurred outside the Toronto Golf Club. Upon arrival, Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Toronto found an accident involving two vehicles with one of the... Learn more about the Motor vehicle accident at Rathmines .

access_time 02:10pm • Dec 29, 2020
place Rathmines
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Lightning Strike Causes Gas Explosion | Telopea

Just after 7am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW were called to reports of an explosion, possibly caused by a lightning strike. On arrival fire crews from Eastwood and Rydalmere found a domestic gas main had ruptured and was on fire,... Learn more about the Lightning Strike Causes Gas Explosion at Telopea .

access_time 07:10am • Dec 29, 2020
place Telopea
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Solar Panel Fire | Lake Cathie

Just before 2pm today Fire and Rescue NSW were called to respond to a house fire in Lake Cathie. The caller reported the owners were away on holidays. On arrive Fire and Rescue crew from Port Macquarie found the cause... Learn more about the Solar Panel Fire at Lake Cathie.

access_time 01:50pm • Dec 28, 2020
place Lake Cathie
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Unit Fire | Greenwich

Just before 3:30pm Fire and Rescue NSW responded to a unit fire in Greenwich, Lane Cove. With multiple triple 000 calls of smoke issuing from the second level of a four floor Unit block. On arrival Fire and Rescue from... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Greenwich.

access_time 03:28am • Dec 28, 2020
place Greenwich
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RT @NSW_EPA: @NSW_EPA assisted @FRNSW this morning to contain a small amount of diesel onboard a boat that sunk at a jetty on the Hunter Ri… View on X [external link]

access_time 02:31pm • Dec 27, 2020
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RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: @nataliejpeters @FRNSW @2GB873 Our situation is stable at the moment, our people having taken our planned actions shou… View on X [external link]

access_time 01:56pm • Dec 27, 2020
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Motor Vehicle Accident | Terrigal

Just after 11:00pm last night Fire and Rescue NSW received a Triple Zero (000) call to a single vehicle accident on the Scenic Highway in Terrigal. On arrival, crews found a four wheel drive vehicle over a guardrail with the driver... Learn more about the Motor Vehicle Accident at Terrigal.

access_time 11:09pm • Dec 26, 2020
place Terrigal
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Unit Fire | Riverwood

Just after 6.00am on Christmas Morning Fire and Rescue received multiple Triple Zero (000) calls to a Unit Fire in Washington Ave, Riverwood. On arrival Riverwood Crews found an active fire on the third level in a residential unit block. Over 20... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Riverwood.

access_time 06:09am • Dec 25, 2020
place Riverwood
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Unit Fire | Bass Hill

More than 20 firefighters are currently working to contain a fire that broke out at a residential apartment complex on Kawana Street, Bass Hill just before 12pm. Numerous callers to Triple Zero (000) reported large columns of smoke coming from... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Bass Hill.

access_time 11:52am • Dec 24, 2020
place Bass Hill
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Cat Rescue | East Gosford

Just after 8.00am this morning, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received a call to attend a cat that had become stuck in a tree overnight. Crews from Umina Fire Station responded a short time later and found the 7 month old... Learn more about the Cat Rescue at East Gosford.

access_time 08:05am • Dec 24, 2020
place East Gosford
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FRNSW have attended a unit on in Rushcutters Bay this morning following an explosion which is believed to have started from an insect bomb. FRNSW advise the community to always read the label and use insect bombs only as recommended by the manufacturer. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:32pm • Dec 22, 2020
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Explosion | Rushcutters Bay

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) attended a unit in Rushcutters Bay today following an explosion that is believed to have been caused by an insect bomb. FRNSW crews from Darlinghurst and City of Sydney Fire Stations attended the unit in Waratah... Learn more about the Explosion at Rushcutters Bay.

access_time 11:42am • Dec 22, 2020
place Rushcutters Bay
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RT @NSWHealth: NSW recorded eight locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night, and an additional 10 cases in retur… View on X [external link]

access_time 11:40am • Dec 22, 2020
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