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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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Truck crash M4 | Auburn

Fire and Rescue NSW crews remain at the scene of a truck crash on the eastbound M4 off ramp at Auburn where a man is trapped in his vehicle. The off-ramp remains closed while crews work to free the man following... Learn more about the Truck crash M4 at Auburn.

access_time 12:14pm • Jun 05, 2020
place Auburn
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Burns from cooking fire | Miller

Two people were treated and transported to hospital for smoke inhalation and minor burns following a cooking-fat fire in a cafeteria in Miller just after lunch today. Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters managed to quickly extinguish the fire, however we are... Learn more about the Burns from cooking fire at Miller.

access_time 12:00pm • Jun 05, 2020
place Miller
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House fire | Fairfield

Just before 10am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW crews were called to a fire in a townhouse alight on Sackville St, Fairfield. Approximately 30 people have been evacuated from the complex and five crews are currently working to extinguish the... Learn more about the House fire at Fairfield .

access_time 09:50am • Jun 05, 2020
place Fairfield
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Train Incident | Ardglen

Just after 8pm yesterday Fire and Rescue NSW crews were called to a derailed train in Ardglen. Ardglen is about 1 hour south of Tamworth. Crews arrived to find a locomotive on its side and the driver out with minor injuries. A... Learn more about the Train Incident at Ardglen.

access_time 08:03pm • Jun 04, 2020
place Ardglen
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Underground Carpark Fire | Merrylands

Fire and Rescue NSW crews were called to a block of units on Kenyon St, Merrylands following reports of a basement fire. Firefighters arrived to find a car on fire in an underground carpark. 43 people were quickly evacuated and the fire,... Learn more about the Underground Carpark Fire at Merrylands.

access_time 02:59am • Jun 04, 2020
place Merrylands
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Building Fire | Pyrmont

Firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW have responded to a fire on level three of a building on Harris St, Pyrmont. Crews arrived to find smoke issuing but were able to quickly extinguish the fire. ... Learn more about the Building Fire at Pyrmont.

access_time 02:29pm • Jun 03, 2020
place Pyrmont
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Truck Fire | Mooney Mooney

Fire and Rescue NSW crews are working with the Rural Fire Service to extinguish a truck on fire on the M1. An area of bush has also been extinguished. All northbound lanes on the M1 are currently affected and traffic is... Learn more about the Truck Fire at Mooney Mooney.

access_time 01:09pm • Jun 02, 2020
place Mooney Mooney
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House fire | Guildford

Just after 5.30am this morning Fire and Rescue crews were called to a house fire on Woodville Rd, Guildford. Upon arrival crews were able to extinguish a fire from a fire pit positioned on the back deck. The fire pit had... Learn more about the House fire at Guildford .

access_time 05:39am • Jun 02, 2020
place Guildford
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Koala Rescue | Macquarie Fields

Just before 2pm today Fire and Rescue NSW crews assisted in the rescue of a pregnant koala in a tree at Macquarie Fields today. The female koala, named Gladys, is being monitored by local WIRES volunteers who called FRNSW to... Learn more about the Koala Rescue at Macquarie Fields.

access_time 01:37pm • Jun 01, 2020
place Macquarie Fields
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Truck Crash | Orange

Fire and Rescue NSW crews are working to contain and clean up after a truck crash near Orange. The truck was carrying water treatment chemicals. ... Learn more about the Truck Crash at Orange.

access_time 10:00am • Jun 01, 2020
place Orange
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Commercial Building Fire | Surry Hills

Fire and Rescue NSW crews are currently in attendance at a fire in a building on Bellevue St, Surry Hills. Crews arrived to find a fire in the rear of the building and immediately got to work to check for... Learn more about the Commercial Building Fire at Surry Hills.

access_time 05:50pm • May 30, 2020
place Surry Hills
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Scrapyard Fire | Riverstone

Firefighters from Sydney's west were called to smoke showing in the vicinity of Loftus St, Riverstone. Crews arrived to find a "claw machine" on fire and are now currently wearing breathing apparatus and using hose lines to extinguish it. ... Learn more about the Scrapyard Fire at Riverstone.

access_time 05:00pm • May 30, 2020
place Riverstone
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Factory Fire Blacktown | Blacktown

Just before midday today plumes of smoke were seen issuing from a chicken processing plant in Blacktown. Firefighters entered the factory using protective breathing equipment and found a large oven on fire. The fire has been contained to the oven... Learn more about the Factory Fire Blacktown at Blacktown.

access_time 11:54am • May 30, 2020
place Blacktown
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Bike Rider Rescue | Bulli

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Bulli and Wollongong are working with Ambulance NSW to gain access to a 22 year old patient who has fallen off his bike in the bush, approximately 10 min walk from hairpin turn at... Learn more about the Bike Rider Rescue at Bulli.

access_time 09:45am • May 30, 2020
place Bulli
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Boat Fire | Blakehurst

Fire and Rescue NSW crews are currently on scene at a Boat Fire near Tom Uglys bridge in Blakehurst. Firefighters have managed to control the blaze however two people have suffered severe burns as a result and are being treated... Learn more about the Boat Fire at Blakehurst.

access_time 10:20am • May 29, 2020
place Blakehurst
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Building Fire | Newcastle

A number Fire and Rescue NSW crews are currently responding to a large fire at a hotel on Wharf Rd, Newcastle. Large plumes of smoke are currently issuing from the roof of the building. Initial reports suggest the fire started in... Learn more about the Building Fire at Newcastle .

access_time 10:51am • May 28, 2020
place Newcastle
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Motel Fire | Dubbo

Dubbo firefighters were called to a fire on the 2nd level of a Cobra Street motel a little after 8pm on Thursday 28 May. Quick thinking by the crews carrying out road works along Cobra street helped prevent the fire... Learn more about the Motel Fire at Dubbo.

access_time 06:33am • May 28, 2020
place Dubbo
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Unit Fire | South Coogee

Just after 7pm there were multiple triple zero calls to a block of units in Coogee which had flames issuing from the third floor. Crews commenced fire attack and quickly gained control of the fire. Crews are still in attendance and... Learn more about the Unit Fire at South Coogee.

access_time 07:24pm • May 27, 2020
place South Coogee
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Radiation Incident | Rooty Hill

A truck carrying a load of refractors has returned extremely high radiation readings at a steel mill on Kellogg Rd, Rooty Hill. The truck has been isolated with a large exclusion zone in place, while Fire and Rescue NSW's HAZMAT... Learn more about the Radiation Incident at Rooty Hill.

access_time 09:15am • May 26, 2020
place Rooty Hill
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Building Fire | St Peters

Fire and Rescue NSW crews attended a fire in a building just before 9:30pm yesterday, the fire has now been extinguished. Crews from across Sydney's CBD attended the incident. Investigations continue. Images and video are available here: https://dropbox.com/sh/nytkrrrrnjkjmio/AABY8RlZgft0PaBdlWZqGM6Ya?dl=0 ... Learn more about the Building Fire at St Peters.

access_time 09:21pm • May 22, 2020
place St Peters
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Car crashes into shop | Greenacre

Around 3.10pm this afternoon crews from Fire and Rescue NSW responded to an incident where car has crashed into a shop on Boronia Rd, Greenacre. The incident is still unfolding however there is a person currently trapped inside the car... Learn more about the Car crashes into shop at Greenacre.

access_time 03:11pm • May 21, 2020
place Greenacre
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Rescue incident | Leura

Crews from Fire and Rescue NSW secured the train and brought the patient out from under the carriage on a spine board into the hands of the Ambulance NSW crews. ... Learn more about the Rescue incident at Leura .

access_time 02:30pm • May 18, 2020
place Leura
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House Fire | Batlow

Around 11.20am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW crews have responded to a Triple Zero call regarding a house on fire in Batlow. Upon arrival the crews found the house well alight and were able to rescue two occupants from the... Learn more about the House Fire at Batlow.

access_time 11:20am • May 18, 2020
place Batlow
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Building Fire | Norwest

At around 10.50am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW responded to a triple zero call reporting a fire in an office building on Norwest Blvd, Norwest. Multiple floors in the building are currently affected by smoke and more than 50 people... Learn more about the Building Fire at Norwest.

access_time 10:50am • May 18, 2020
place Norwest
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Car yard fire | Smeaton Grange

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from across the Macarthur & Wollondilly Region attended a fire in a car yard at Smeaton Grange in Sydney's South West. Firefighters faced over 20 cars alight, with numerous gas cylinders involved and multiple magnesium... Learn more about the Car yard fire at Smeaton Grange.

access_time 09:09am • May 14, 2020
place Smeaton Grange
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Hazard Reduction | Beauty Point

Fire and Rescue NSW are currently assisting National Parks and Wildlife Service in conducting a Hazard reduction in the Beauty Point area. There are currently ten trucks from Fire and Rescue NSW, seven from the Rural Fire Service and 4... Learn more about the Hazard Reduction at Beauty Point.

access_time 10:22am • May 08, 2020
place Beauty Point
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Horse Rescue | Werombi

Just before 9 am last Friday (8 May 2020) Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Narellan and Liverpool fire stations attended a complicated incident involving a distressed horse trapped in a sinkhole. Crews arrived to find Evie the horse stuck on... Learn more about the Horse Rescue at Werombi .

access_time 09:00am • May 08, 2020
place Werombi
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