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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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RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: In his day job Bernie dresses as a super hero to visit sick kids in hospital. As an on-call firefighter with @FRNSW he… View on X [external link]
Emergency services are currently working to safely remove a truck that crashed into home on Whitton Street, Narrandera just before 11am this morning. Fire and Rescue NSW crews alongside NSW Ambulance and NSW Police have established an exclusion zone around the... Learn more about the Truck crash at Narrandera.
Just before 11am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW were called to assist in a dog rescue at Chinamans Beach, Mosman. The Maltese dog had been adventuring and got itself lodged between two rocks and was unable to get itself... Learn more about the Dog Rescue at Mosman.
At 23.0pm Fire and Rescue NSW responded to a multi vehicle crash with a passenger trapped on Nelsons Bay Road Southbound. In a multi agency response NSW Ambulance, NSW Police and the Rural Fire Service also responded to the incident. All... Learn more about the Two Car Crash at Salt Ash.
Shortly before 130pm Fire and Rescue NSW responded to a Triple Zero (000) call to a Townhouse fire in Harrow Rd, Glenfield. On arrival Fire Rescue Crews from Macquarie Fields found the ground level of a two level block of units... Learn more about the House Fire at Glenfield.
Fire and Rescue NSW crews have managed to contain a fire that broke out in unit complex on Harrow Rd, Glenfield just after 1.30pm this afternoon. Crews from Macquarie Fields Fire Station arrived on scene just before 1.35pm to find... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Glenfield.
Just after 8am Fire and Rescue NSW responded to a Triple Zero (000) call to a house fire in West St, West Bathurst On arrival Fire Rescue crews from Bathurst found a fire in the front bedroom that had spread to... Learn more about the House Fire at West Bathurst.
Just before 2.30pm Fire and Rescue NSW responded to a Triple Zero (000) call to a 3 Car Accident on Heathcote Rd, Heathcote On arrival Engadine Rescue crews found a Three Car Accident with one car on its side and... Learn more about the Motor Vehicle Accident at Heathcote.
Firefighters are currently battling a fire that broke out at a unit on Meehan Street, Granville just before 4pm. Initial investigations suggest a gas cylinder exploded and started a fire in the kitchen of the unit. Neighboring units have been evacuated... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Granville.
RT @GoulburnPost: Firies save vintage cars after Middle Arm house burns down View on X [external link]
More than 20 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are currently battling a house fire in Gray Street, Granville. FRNSW received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls at approximately 10.30am reporting the fire. The first arriving crews from Parramatta Fire Station found smoke... Learn more about the House Fire at Granville.
Just after 3.30am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW responded to a large structure fire at Bankstown City Plaza, Bankstown which had impacted a number of office buildings. On arrival crews from Bankstown Fire Station found an office on the second... Learn more about the Structure Fire at Bankstown.
Just before 4.30pm Thursday 16 December Fire and Rescue NSW received a call to assist a dog which had become trapped at a home on Dora St, Lisarow. On arrival rescue crews from Gosford Fire Station found 13 year old Bentley,... Learn more about the Dog Rescue at Lisarow.
Amazing to witness our firefighter Sally's McEwan's recovery, a huge thank you for all involved with her treatment. View on X [external link]
Just after 10.00am, Fire and Rescue NSW received a Triple Zero (000) call reporting a multi vehicle crash on the Pacific Highway, Coffs Harbour. Firefighters from Coffs Harbour Fire Station arrived on scene a short time later to find a... Learn more about the Multi vehicle crash at Coffs Harbour.
Just before 12pm today FRNSW attended the scene of a car which had crashed into a house on Sovereign Ave, Carlingford. The elderly female driver was treated on scene for injuries as fire crews stabilised the home which had suffered structural damage. View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: A horse fell in to an underground tank yesterday and couldn't giddy-up by itself. Local Hunter Valley #NSWRFS crews saddled up… View on X [external link]
NARRAWEENA | FRNSW are currently on scene at a burst water main on Parr Pde, minor flooding leading to debris across the road. Parr Pde currently closed. Firefighters are working with energy providers to contain a power pole which has fallen as a result of the flooding. View on X [external link]
Shortly before 6.00am, Fire and Rescue NSW was called to Fairloch Avenue, Farmborough Heights following reports of a freight train derailment. Upon arrival emergency services determined approximately 30 carriages carrying grain had derailed from train tracks between Dombarton and Unanderra due... Learn more about the Train derailment at Farmborough Heights.
Just after 1.30pm today Fire and Rescue NSW responded to a multi vehicle crash on Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park. Upon arrival firefighters from Holmesville and Gosford fire stations found a person trapped in one of the vehicles. Firefighters set up... Learn more about the Car crash at Cameron Park.
Kurri Kurri | Multiple FRNSW crews are currently on scene at a garage fire on Edward St in Kurri Kurri. Firefighters have managed to control the fire and stop it spreading to the home. No injuries have been reported. View on X [external link]
RT @BOM_NSW: ⚠️ #Flood Watch issued for #MidNorthCoast and #NorthernRivers. Periods of intense rainfall tonight and into Saturday. High t… View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Tingira Heights and Charlestown fire stations are extinguishing a fire that broke out in a recycling plant on Oakdale Road, Gateshead, at 11.58am today. The fire in the paper recycling plant was contained to a... Learn more about the Building fire at Gateshead.
Multiple Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews from western Sydney have brought a house fire under control on New Farm Road, West Pennant Hills today. Firefighters from Eastwood Fire Station arrived on scene shortly after 3pm to find the single-level house... Learn more about the House Fire at West Pennant Hills.
More than 20 firefighters are battling a bush fire near a residential area in Brockman Avenue, Revesby Heights. While no homes are under immediate threat, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews from multiple stations in the area are working to extinguish... Learn more about the Bush Fire at Revesby Heights.
Just after 3pm today Fire and Rescue were called to the M1 Motorway at Hallaron for a prime mover which ruptured its fuel tank due to an exploded stray tyre landing underneath the truck. On Arrival Doyalson crew observed 100Ltr diesel... Learn more about the Spillage at Halloran.
More than 20 firefighters are currently working to extinguish a fire that broke out just before 4pm at a home on Kit Place, Rooty Hill. Firefighters from Mount Druitt Fire Station arrived first on scene to find a large fire... Learn more about the House Fire at Rooty Hill.
Just after 1.30pm today with numerous Triple Zero (000) Fire and Rescue were responded to a Building Fire in Chisholm Rd, Catherine Fields On arrival crews from Narrellan found a shed well alight impinging on a house with venting Gas cylinders More... Learn more about the Building Fire at Catherine Field.
Just before midday today Fire and Rescue NSW responded to Victoria Rd, Gladesville following reports of an explosion in a three storey apartment building. Upon arrival crews from Gladesville Fire Station observed thick black smoke issuing from a second storey... Learn more about the Building Fire at Gladesville.
Just after 11am today Fire and Rescue NSW were called to Oxley Hwy, Yarrowitch following reports of a truck rollover . Initial reports suggested the driver was trapped and a large amount of fuel had been leaking as a result of... Learn more about the Motor Vehicle Accident at Yarrowitch.
Further Information
- For flood information and warnings, visit the NSW State Emergency Service website [external link].
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