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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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WETHERILL PARK | #FRNSW rescue crews are on scene removing the side of a car using hydraulic rescue tools to free a trapped occupant after truck and car crash on Victoria St. @LiveTrafficSyd @fairfieldtoday View on X [external link]
SOUTH WENTWORTHVILLE | #FRNSW crews are working to contain a large spill after a bus and collided on the Great Western Hwy near Hawkesbury Rd. All occupants are safely out of the vehicles. Traffic is impacted. @CumberlandSyd View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Over the coming days, the @BOM_auhas forecast heatwave conditions across large parts of the state, with temperatures expected View on X [external link]
BANKSTOWN | #FRNSW are on scene at a two car crash on the Hume Hwy. All occupants are safely out of the vehicles. @ourcbcity View on X [external link]
HAMILTON | #FRNSW Firefighters have removed the side of a car using hydraulic rescue tools to free a trapped occupant after a multi vehicle crash on Donald St. View on X [external link]
ROUSE HILL | #FRNSW are working to extinguish a car engulfed by fire on Schofields Rd. All occupants are safely out of the vehicle. @blacktowncc View on X [external link]
WOLLONGBAR | #FRNSW Firefighters have commenced firefighting operations at a house fire on Midway Ave in the state's north. View on X [external link]
SYDNEY AREA | #FRNSW Please exercise caution around fallen trees as there may be live power lines brought down with them. View on X [external link]
BOX HILL | #FRNSW assisting @NSWRFS at a house fire on Windsor Road .. View on X [external link]
PEMULWUY | #FRNSW crews have extinguished a garage fire on Condoin La. All residents were safely evacuated. @CumberlandSyd View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and NSW Police are urging body corporates and apartment block residents to remain vigilant after a spate of fire hydrant system thefts in Sydney’s west. FRNSW’s Fire Safety Unit and Blacktown Police have identified thefts from... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW and Police investigating thefts of fire hydrant components at Western Sydney.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators today have confirmed a fire at North Bondi, in Sydney's east, was sparked by a faulty Lithium-ion battery. Four visitors from South America were asleep inside a unit in Curlewis Street, near Old South Head... Learn more about the Faulty Lithium-ion battery sparks unit fire in Sydney's east at Bondi.
EASTERN CREEK | #FRNSW crews have contained a large spill of diesel from a ruptured fuel tank on Wallgrove Rd. @blacktowncc View on X [external link]
NORTH BONDI | FRNSW Curlewis Street, fire in a top floor unit of a three level block in progress, crews have gained fire control. Investigations are underway for a possible electric scooter being involved, traffic delays in the area.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
HEBERSHAM | #FRNSW Firefighters are working to extinguish a house fire on Richardson Cr. @blacktowncc View on X [external link]
EASTERN CREEK | #FRNSW are on scene at a two vehicle crash involving a semi and car on Wonderland Dr. @blacktowncc @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
EASTERN CREEK | #FRNSW crews are on scene after a two car crash between a semi and car on Wonderland Dr. @blacktowncc @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
WOY WOY | #FRNSW are responding to reports of a building fire on Blackwall Rd. @CCoastCouncil View on X [external link]
The Commander of Fire and Rescue NSW’s New England/North-West region will address media outlets tomorrow about an upcoming campaign to promote caravan fire safety during the Tamworth Country Music Festival. FRNSW crews are planning a sweep through busy local caravan parks... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW carrying out caravan fire safety blitz during Country Music Festival at Tamworth.
BONDI | #FRNSW crews are working to extinguish a kitchen fire in a unit on Bondi Rd. @WaverleyCouncil View on X [external link]
BERKSHIRE PARK | FRNSW Richmond Road, rescue in progress at the scene of a two truck accident, traffic heavy in the surrounding areas.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
WATTLE GROVE | #FRNSW crews have removed the side of a car using hydraulic rescue tools to free a trapped occupant after a two car crash at the intersection of Wattle Grove Dr and Nuwarra Rd. @Lpool_Council @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
RIVERWOOD | #FRNSW Firefighters are on scene after a two car crash on Belmore Rd. @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
An elderly driver has escaped with minor injuries after his car ploughed into two units at a retirement village on the state's Central Coast. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) deployed two crews to the scene of the crash in Bias Avenue,... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW responds to car into retirement units on Central Coast at Bateau Bay.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has installed a new $470,000 state-of-the-art firefighting truck at Lithgow, in the state’s Central Tablelands, enhancing its emergency response and rescue capabilities in the local community. The Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) Class 2 Pumper enables... Learn more about the New $470,000 firefighting truck for Lithgow at Lithgow .
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has installed a new $470,000 state-of-the-art firefighting truck at Branxton, in the state’s Hunter Valley, enhancing its emergency response and rescue capabilities in the local community. The Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) Class 2 Pumper enables... Learn more about the New $470,000 firefighting truck for Branxton at Branxton.
Fire crews have extinguished a burning truck trailer, that's partially blocked traffic this afternoon on the M1 Motorway at Morisset, at Lake Macquarie. Motorists reported a large cloud of thick, black smoke emanating from the trailer as the Prime Mover drove... Learn more about the Fire crews extinguish motorway trailer fire at Morisset.
MINTO | #FRNSW Firefighters are working to extinguish a car fire on Airds Rd. Traffic diversions in place. @campbelltownnsw @FRNSW_MS3 View on X [external link]
RUTHERFORD | #FRNSW crews are working to contain a large diesel spill on Kyle St. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is investigating the cause of a fire which destroyed an e-bike factory at Croydon, in Sydney’s inner west, this morning. More than 60 firefighters and 15 fire trucks were deployed to Elizabeth Street, where the... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW battles e-bike factory fire in Sydney’s inner west at Croydon.
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