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We responded to over 150,000 incidents in 2023-24. 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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Chemical Drum Explosion | Woonona

Fire and Rescue NSW are in attendance at a factory following reports of a chemical drum explosion. One male worker is being treated for minimal injuries while crews are monitoring the scene with gas detectors. Fire and Rescue NSW hazardous materials... Learn more about the Chemical Drum Explosion at Woonona.

access_time 09:15am • Jun 13, 2020
place Woonona
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Magpie Rescue | Kearns

Fire and Rescue called to a bird in a tree. Fire and rescue crew arrived on scene to find a magpie with netting around its leg trapping it in the tree Fire and Rescue crews used the hydraulic boom on the Aerial... Learn more about the Magpie Rescue at Kearns.

access_time 12:00am • Jun 13, 2020
place Kearns
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Kitchen Fire | Oran Park

FIre in a kitchen of a residential house. Fire extinguished with fire blanket by occupants smoke removed from the house by fire and rescue two occupants treated on scene by NSW ambulance ... Learn more about the Kitchen Fire at Oran Park.

access_time 12:00am • Jun 13, 2020
place Oran Park
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House Fire | Dulwich Hill

Smoke and flames seen coming from roof and fire appears to be at rear of house ... Learn more about the House Fire at Dulwich Hill.

access_time 04:56pm • Jun 12, 2020
place Dulwich Hill
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MVA persons trapped | Maryland

Car has flipped over and there are people trapped. Accident taken place on MINMI RD. Closest cross street, BOTTLEBRUSH BVD in MARYLAND. ... Learn more about the MVA persons trapped at Maryland.

access_time 04:42pm • Jun 12, 2020
place Maryland
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MVA | Blacktown

2 vehicles have been involved in a collision. Ambulance required as a 23 yr old female has been hit in the chest by a deployed airbag. ... Learn more about the MVA at Blacktown.

access_time 04:34pm • Jun 12, 2020
place Blacktown
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Animal Rescue | Canterbury

Cat has been stuck in car dashboard for over 12 hours ... Learn more about the Animal Rescue at Canterbury.

access_time 04:14pm • Jun 12, 2020
place Canterbury
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MVA | Arncliffe

3 car Motor Vehicle Accident involving 2 trucks and a car. 1 male approximately 20 years of age has been taken to hospital. Accident involved a fuel tanker. An off duty firefighter originally on scene to assist. ... Learn more about the MVA at Arncliffe.

access_time 01:27pm • Jun 12, 2020
place Arncliffe
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Jail Cell Fire | Lidcombe

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Bankstown and Lidcombe were called to attend a fire in the Mary Wade Correctional Centre in Lidcombe. Fire crews worked with onsite prison guards to locate and contain the fire to its cell of origin. 48... Learn more about the Jail Cell Fire at Lidcombe.

access_time 12:34pm • Jun 12, 2020
place Lidcombe
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Jail Cell Fire | Lidcombe

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Bankstown and Lidcombe were called to attend a fire in the Mary Wade Correctional Centre in Lidcombe. Fire crews worked with onsite prison guards to locate and contain the fire to its cell of origin. 48... Learn more about the Jail Cell Fire at Lidcombe.

access_time 12:34pm • Jun 12, 2020
place Lidcombe
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Unit Fire, Smoke Alarm Operating | Bronte

Neighbour reports an alarm operating and can smell smoke coming from a unit on 22 Read Street in Bronte. ... Learn more about the Unit Fire, Smoke Alarm Operating at Bronte.

access_time 11:58am • Jun 12, 2020
place Bronte
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Firefighters Rescuing Car Crash Driver | Marchmont (Yass)

Just before 12 noon today, a driver rolled her vehicle and impacted a tree about 5kms south of the Yass Racecourse near Gums Lane, Marchmont. Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Yass are in attendance and working to extract the trapped... Learn more about the Firefighters Rescuing Car Crash Driver at Marchmont (Yass).

access_time 11:46am • Jun 12, 2020
place Marchmont (Yass)
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Firefighters Rescuing Car Crash Driver | Marchmont (Yass)

Just before 12 noon today, a driver rolled her vehicle and impacted a tree about 5kms south of the Yass Racecourse near Gums Lane, Marchmont. Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Yass are in attendance and working to extract the trapped... Learn more about the Firefighters Rescuing Car Crash Driver at Marchmont (Yass).

access_time 11:46am • Jun 12, 2020
place Marchmont (Yass)
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Electrical Fire | Liverpool

Mainsbridge Special Needs School currently being evacuated, 160 people, smoke visible. ... Learn more about the Electrical Fire at Liverpool.

access_time 10:33am • Jun 12, 2020
place Liverpool
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Rescue Incident | Ettalong

30 year old male has significant, traumatic injuries with severe bleeding as a result of a power tool whilst working on a roof at Ettalong Beach. ... Learn more about the Rescue Incident at Ettalong.

access_time 10:28am • Jun 12, 2020
place Ettalong
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Truck Fire | Collector

There is a Prime Mover truck on fire which has been disconnected from its trailer. The trailer is carrying furniture. Goulburn Fire Station is responding. The truck is located on Federal Highway Exit in Collector. ... Learn more about the Truck Fire at Collector.

access_time 09:18am • Jun 12, 2020
place Collector
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Truck Fire | Collector

There is a Prime Mover truck on fire which has been disconnected from its trailer. The trailer is carrying furniture. Goulburn Fire Station is responding. The truck is located on Federal Highway Exit in Collector. ... Learn more about the Truck Fire at Collector.

access_time 09:18am • Jun 12, 2020
place Collector
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Animal Rescue | Roselands

Cat is stuck in the engine of a parked car at coles. Fire and Rescue called to assist in the rescue. ... Learn more about the Animal Rescue at Roselands.

access_time 12:48am • Jun 12, 2020
place Roselands
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Box trailer fire | Claymore

Fire and Rescue NSW crews were called to a grass fire in Claymore. On arrival they located a box trailer in the middle of a reserve filled with house hold contents and gas cylinders. The fire was extinguished. ... Learn more about the Box trailer fire at Claymore.

access_time 12:00am • Jun 12, 2020
place Claymore
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House Fire | Deniliquin

Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters attended a home in Deniliquin where a fire had started in a fireplace. Before firefighters got there, the fire had extended into the roof of the residence. Firefighters attacked the fire and were able to... Learn more about the House Fire at Deniliquin.

access_time 08:37pm • Jun 11, 2020
place Deniliquin
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Smash Repair Fire | Meadowbank

About 1:07pm on the 11 June 2020, fire crews from Rhodes 066 and Eastwood 059 were responded to a building fire at a Smash Repair Shop in Meadowbank. On arrival, fire crews found workers had evacuated and smoke was issuing... Learn more about the Smash Repair Fire at Meadowbank .

access_time 01:07pm • Jun 11, 2020
place Meadowbank
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House Fire | Lethbridge Park

Approximately 20 Firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW are currently on scene at a House fire in Lethbridge Park. Smoke can be seen issuing from a house on Wangaroa Crescent. It is believed the fire started from an electric heater... Learn more about the House Fire at Lethbridge Park.

access_time 11:01am • Jun 11, 2020
place Lethbridge Park
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Shop Fire | Rooty Hill

16 firefighters from 4 stations across Western Sydney are in attendance at a shop on fire in Rooty Hill. The fire is contained to the shop of origin and investigations are continuing. Superintendent Adam Dewberry from Fire and Rescue... Learn more about the Shop Fire at Rooty Hill.

access_time 10:27am • Jun 11, 2020
place Rooty Hill
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Fire in Laundry | Lurnea

Fire and Rescue NSW crews are currently on scene at a house fire in Lurnea, with crews reportedly attending to a fire in a home on Wonga Rd. Smoke and flames were reported to be coming from the laundry area of... Learn more about the Fire in Laundry at Lurnea.

access_time 09:12am • Jun 11, 2020
place Lurnea
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Truck Accident | Kirrawee

A truck has driven off the road into a creek at approximately 07:50 this morning in Kirrawee. Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Sutherland, Engadine and Hurstville are in attendance with NSW police and Ambulance NSW also on the scene ... Learn more about the Truck Accident at Kirrawee.

access_time 07:49am • Jun 11, 2020
place Kirrawee
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Fireplace Fire | Gidley

Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters from Tamworth Fire Station attended a house this morning following reports of smoke showing around the occupants fireplace. A Thermal Imaging Camera was used to identify intense heat within the wall. Firefighters then carefully assessed the... Learn more about the Fireplace Fire at Gidley.

access_time 04:12am • Jun 11, 2020
place Gidley
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Neighbour Rescues two from House Fire - Updated | Killarney Heights

5:20am 11 June It took over 22 firefighters working from 6 fire engines an hour to knockdown the fire. Salvage and overhaul operations then continued into the early hours this morning. 3 people were transported to hospital, this included two occupants of... Learn more about the Neighbour Rescues two from House Fire - Updated at Killarney Heights.

access_time 09:00pm • Jun 10, 2020
place Killarney Heights
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Large Garage Fire | Seaforth

Numerous Fire and Rescue NSW crews from across Sydney's Norther Beaches are in attendance at a garage fire in Seaforth. Initial reports were a man was inside however following fire attack and search and rescue no person has been found.... Learn more about the Large Garage Fire at Seaforth.

access_time 10:15am • Jun 10, 2020
place Seaforth
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School Fire | Revesby

Fire and Rescue NSW crews are currently attending an incident at a school on Beaconsfield St in Revesby. It is believed a church inside the grounds has caught fire. The triple zero caller reported flames through the roof. A number... Learn more about the School Fire at Revesby.

access_time 09:42am • Jun 10, 2020
place Revesby
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