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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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Kitchen Fire | Ashfield

Shortly before 10am this morning, Fire and Rescue NSW crews responded to a Triple Zero (000) call with reports of smoke coming from a ground floor unit. Leichhardt Fire and Rescue station were first on the scene to witness smoke issuing... Learn more about the Kitchen Fire at Ashfield.

access_time 09:43am • Aug 31, 2020
place Ashfield
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Building Fire | Camden

Multiple Triple Zero (000) calls were received at 5:14pm with reports of a building fire on Argyle Street, Camden. Fire and Rescue NSW have responded several crews including a ladder platform (cherry picker) to the incident. On arrival crews found a two... Learn more about the Building Fire at Camden.

access_time 05:14pm • Aug 30, 2020
place Camden
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Building Fire | Camden

UPDATE 7:35pm After just over an hour with approximately 50 fire fighters on scene and two arial appliances the fire has been extinguished. A firefighter has suffered minor hand injuries while fighting the fire and has been treated by NSW Ambulance. Crews... Learn more about the Building Fire at Camden.

access_time 05:14pm • Aug 30, 2020
place Camden
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Building Fire | Camden

UPDATE 7:35pm After just over an hour with approximately 50 fire fighters on scene and two arial appliances the fire has been extinguished. A firefighter has suffered minor hand injuries while fighting the fire and has been treated by NSW Ambulance. Crews... Learn more about the Building Fire at Camden.

access_time 05:14pm • Aug 30, 2020
place Camden
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Car and Caravan Fire | Thornleigh

At 4:42pm Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Hornsby Fire Station have responded to multiple Triple Zero (000) calls reporting a car and caravan fire on Parkes Street, Thornleigh Crews are currently working to extinguish the fire and render the area... Learn more about the Car and Caravan Fire at Thornleigh.

access_time 03:42pm • Aug 30, 2020
place Thornleigh
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Hazmat Incident | Corrimal

Today just before 2pm Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Corrimal Fire Station responded to reports of a strong smell of diesel in the creek at Tarrawanna Road, Corrimal. On arrival crews confirmed the spill and immediately responded Hazmat experts from... Learn more about the Hazmat Incident at Corrimal.

access_time 01:49pm • Aug 30, 2020
place Corrimal
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House Fire | Dural

At 1:30pm Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Castle Hill and Kellyville Fire Stations responded to reports of a house fire at Muraban Road, Dural. On arrival FIrefighters located a garage and small area of bush alight. Crews worked with the... Learn more about the House Fire at Dural.

access_time 01:30pm • Aug 30, 2020
place Dural
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Animal Rescue | Cronulla

Today just just after 12pm Fire and Rescue NSW received a call for a cat with his head stuck in a screen door. Crews from Cronulla Fire Station arrived shortly after and safely removed the now happy cat from the door... Learn more about the Animal Rescue at Cronulla.

access_time 12:07pm • Aug 30, 2020
place Cronulla
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Tractor Accident | Moree

Just after 10am Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Moree Fire Station responded to reports of a person pinned by a tractor. Due to the nature of the incident, NSW Police, NSW Ambulance and the RFS also responded. On arrival crews found... Learn more about the Tractor Accident at Moree.

access_time 10:02am • Aug 30, 2020
place Moree
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Tractor Accident | Moree

Just after 10am Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Moree Fire Station responded to reports of a person pinned by a tractor. Due to the nature of the incident, NSW Police, NSW Ambulance and the RFS also responded. On arrival crews found... Learn more about the Tractor Accident at Moree.

access_time 10:02am • Aug 30, 2020
place Moree
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High rise Fire and Flooding | Sydney CBD

At about 3:30am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW responded to an Automatic Fire Alarm (AFA) in a building on Bathurst Street. On arrival firefighters found numerous people evacuating and received local reports of a fire on level 17. Firefighters made their... Learn more about the High rise Fire and Flooding at Sydney CBD.

access_time 03:31am • Aug 30, 2020
place Sydney CBD
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House Fire | Tahmoor

Just before 3:30 this morning Fire and Rescue NSW was called to reports of a house on fire on George Street in Tahmoor. Firefighters arrived to find a house fully involved in fire. The Fire has been extinguished and the site... Learn more about the House Fire at Tahmoor.

access_time 03:24am • Aug 30, 2020
place Tahmoor
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House Fire | Tahmoor

Just before 3:30 this morning Fire and Rescue NSW was called to reports of a house on fire on George Street in Tahmoor. Firefighters arrived to find a house fully involved in fire. The Fire has been extinguished and the site... Learn more about the House Fire at Tahmoor.

access_time 03:24am • Aug 30, 2020
place Tahmoor
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100 Evacs from building fire | Alexandria

Shortly after 10pm this evening Fire and Rescue NSW responded two crews to an Automatic Fire Alarm (AFA) on Mandible Street in Alexandria. On arrival, firefighters found a smoke logged building with approximately one hundred people self-evacuating. The fire was located in... Learn more about the 100 Evacs from building fire at Alexandria.

access_time 10:20pm • Aug 29, 2020
place Alexandria
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100 Evacs from building fire | Alexandria

Shortly after 10pm this evening Fire and Rescue NSW responded two crews to an Automatic Fire Alarm (AFA) on Mandible Street in Alexandria. On arrival, firefighters found a smoke logged building with approximately one hundred people self-evacuating. The fire was located in... Learn more about the 100 Evacs from building fire at Alexandria.

access_time 10:20pm • Aug 29, 2020
place Alexandria
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Unit Fire | Telopea

Just after 3pm today Fire and Rescue NSW crews responded to Adderton Road, Telopea after reports of an electrical fire. On arrival firefighters from Rydalmere and Eastwood Fire Stations noticed smoke coming from a ground level unit. After gaining entry FRNSW crews... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Telopea.

access_time 03:14pm • Aug 29, 2020
place Telopea
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Unit Fire | Telopea

Just after 3pm today Fire and Rescue NSW crews responded to Adderton Road, Telopea after reports of an electrical fire. On arrival firefighters from Rydalmere and Eastwood Fire Stations noticed smoke coming from a ground level unit. After gaining entry FRNSW crews... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Telopea.

access_time 03:14pm • Aug 29, 2020
place Telopea
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House Fire | Cartwright

At 1:48pm Fire and Rescue NSW received a Triple Zero (000) call to reports of a house fire on Greta Place, Cartwright. Crews from Busby, Horningsea Park and Liverpool arrived to find a single story house with smoke issuing. Two crews gained... Learn more about the House Fire at Cartwright.

access_time 01:48pm • Aug 29, 2020
place Cartwright
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Injured Bushwalker Rescue | Bundeena

Just after 12pm Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Bundeena and Engadine Fire Stations responded to Bundeena Drive, Royal National Park after reports came through a bush walker had fallen resulting in a dislocated shoulder. With the patient being one hour... Learn more about the Injured Bushwalker Rescue at Bundeena.

access_time 12:05pm • Aug 29, 2020
place Bundeena
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Injured Bushwalker Rescue | Bundeena

Just after 12pm Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Bundeena and Engadine Fire Stations responded to Bundeena Drive, Royal National Park after reports came through a bush walker had fallen resulting in a dislocated shoulder. With the patient being one hour... Learn more about the Injured Bushwalker Rescue at Bundeena.

access_time 12:05pm • Aug 29, 2020
place Bundeena
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Man Pulled from Unit Fire | Clemton Park

Just after 5am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW received a Triple Zero (000) call to reports of a unit fire in Clempton Park near Campsie. Firefighters from across Sydney’s inner west arrived to find a unit was completely smoke logged,... Learn more about the Man Pulled from Unit Fire at Clemton Park.

access_time 05:12am • Aug 29, 2020
place Clemton Park
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Man Pulled from Unit Fire | Clemton Park

Just after 5am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW received a Triple Zero (000) call to reports of a unit fire in Clempton Park near Campsie. Firefighters from across Sydney’s inner west arrived to find a unit was completely smoke logged,... Learn more about the Man Pulled from Unit Fire at Clemton Park.

access_time 05:12am • Aug 29, 2020
place Clemton Park
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Serious burns from townhouse fire | Kirrawee

Just before 2am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW responded to reports of the top level of a townhouse on fire. Crews from across the Sutherland Shire arrived within minutes to find a townhouse fully involved in fire. Firefighters entered the... Learn more about the Serious burns from townhouse fire at Kirrawee.

access_time 01:26am • Aug 29, 2020
place Kirrawee
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Serious burns from townhouse fire | Kirrawee

Just before 2am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW responded to reports of the top level of a townhouse on fire. Crews from across the Sutherland Shire arrived within minutes to find a townhouse fully involved in fire. Firefighters entered the... Learn more about the Serious burns from townhouse fire at Kirrawee.

access_time 01:26am • Aug 29, 2020
place Kirrawee
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Unit Fire | Merewether

Just after 12pm multiple Fire and Rescue NSW crews from the Newcastle area have responded to reports of a unit fire on Watkins Street, Merewether. On arrival crews were faced with large volumes of black smoke and fire coming from a... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Merewether.

access_time 12:08pm • Aug 28, 2020
place Merewether
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Unit Fire | Merewether

Just after 12pm multiple Fire and Rescue NSW crews from the Newcastle area have responded to reports of a unit fire on Watkins Street, Merewether. On arrival crews were faced with large volumes of black smoke and fire coming from a... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Merewether.

access_time 12:08pm • Aug 28, 2020
place Merewether
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Car Accident Persons Trapped | Carramar

At 10:20am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Bankstown and Chester Hill Fire Stations have responded to reports of a two car accident at The Horsley Drive, Carramar. Upon arrival crews noticed one person trapped in vehicle with... Learn more about the Car Accident Persons Trapped at Carramar.

access_time 10:20am • Aug 28, 2020
place Carramar
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Hazard Reduction Burn | Salamander Bay

Several crews from Fire and Rescue NSW will partake in a Hazard Reduction Burn today around Salamander Bay, in the Port Stephens area. Hazard reduction burns are vital events to assist in the preparation of the upcoming bush fire season.... Learn more about the Hazard Reduction Burn at Salamander Bay.

access_time 10:00am • Aug 28, 2020
place Salamander Bay
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Hazard Reduction Burn | Salamander Bay

Several crews from Fire and Rescue NSW will partake in a Hazard Reduction Burn today around Salamander Bay, in the Port Stephens area. Hazard reduction burns are vital events to assist in the preparation of the upcoming bush fire season.... Learn more about the Hazard Reduction Burn at Salamander Bay.

access_time 10:00am • Aug 28, 2020
place Salamander Bay
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House Fire | Castle Hill

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from across Western Sydney were called to a home on Rowallan Avenue, Castle Hill at approximately 9:45am after a number of Triple Zero (000) calls reported a house fire. The first crews arrived to the scene... Learn more about the House Fire at Castle Hill.

access_time 09:44am • Aug 28, 2020
place Castle Hill
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