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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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Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is crediting a smoke alarm for saving the lives of two people as fire engulfed a townhouse at Auburn, in Sydney's west. Around 20 firefighters and six fire trucks responded to the blaze which broke out... Learn more about the Working smoke alarm helps residents flee townhouse fire at Auburn.
AUBURN | Working smoke alarm helps residents flee townhouse fire - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is crediting a smoke alarm for saving the lives of two people as fire engulfed a townhouse at Auburn, in Sydney's west.Around 20 firefighters... View on X [external link]
GLADESVILLE | #FRNSW College Street, truck fire in the loading dock of a major retailer, crews on scene have prevented the spread to main building. View on X [external link]
Two teens have been treated for smoke inhalation after a garage fire at Scone in the state's Hunter Valley. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews from Scone and Aberdeen rushed to Kookaburra Avenue just before 1.30 yesterday afternoon after numerous Triple... Learn more about the Teens treated for smoke inhalation after garage fire at Scone.
SCONE | Teens treated for smoke inhalation after garage fire. Two teens have been treated for smoke inhalation after a garage fire at Scone in the state's Hunter Valley.Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews from Scone and Aberdeen rushed to Kookab... View on X [external link]
AUBURN | #FRNSW Park Rd, fire in a two level townhouse, all persons are evacuated, firefighting operations are in progress.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
SCONE | #FRNSW Kookaburra Ave, house fire in progress, crews on scene performing firefighting operations, all persons evacuated. View on X [external link]
NORTH ST MARYS | Small fire located in a solar panel inverter has been extinguished. View on X [external link]
HURSTVILLE | #FRNSW Patrick Street, two vehicle accident, one car one its side, rescue in progress.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
CASULA | #FRNSW working to contain a fire in a two level building on the Hume Highway near Ashcroft Avenue. Seven fire trucks with 26 firefighters on scene. @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
OLD GUILDFORD | #FRNSW Whitaker Street, domestic garage alight, crews at work to prevent fire spread to the main residence. View on X [external link]
PROSPECT | M4 Westbound off ramp / Prospect Hwy on ramp, 2 car crash, no persons trapped or injured. View on X [external link]
KENSINGTON | #FRNSW Anzac Parade, kitchen fire in a shop, crews on scene have contained the blaze to the room of origin.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
COOTAMUNDRA | #FRNSW Byrne Street, a single level house fire in progress, crews on scene performing firefighting operations and search and rescue. View on X [external link]
WAGGA WAGGA | #FRNSW Fire in a plant room in an educational facility, crews on scene working towards fire containment.@WaggaCouncil View on X [external link]
MACQUARIE FIELDS | #FRNSW Coronata Way, abandoned house has been completely destroyed by fire, investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]
HUNTERS HILL | #FRNSW final update | small fire extinguished in a home on Ryde Road. No injuries reported. No information on how the fire started. View on X [external link]
HUNTERS HILL | #FRNSW working to contain a fire in a home on Ryde Road near Mary Street. Six fire trucks with 22 firefighters in attendance. View on X [external link]
Grafton’s Fire and Rescue NSW crew is singing the praises of its recent, new drone capability, declaring it a ‘game-changer’ for local firefighting. The Grafton Fire Station first received its drone or Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) licence in February 2021. Almost... Learn more about the Grafton firefighters celebrate drone capabilities – ‘It’s like having a helicopter in your pocket’ at Grafton.
REVESBY | #FRNSW M5 Motorway southbound, garage truck on fire, crews on scene working towards extinguishment.@CB_Express @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
MARSDEN PARK | #FRNSW Langford Dr, two people are trapped due to a multiple car accident, rescue crews are currently on scene performing extradition.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) experts are investigating the cause of a fatal unit fire overnight at Young, in the state's South-Western Slopes. The blaze broke out in Stoneridge Street, just before 11pm. Four fire trucks and 20 firefighters from FRNSW and... Learn more about the Fatal fire in Hilltops Region at Young.
ULTIMO | #FRNSW Broadway, kitchen fire in a restaurant, crews have quickly extinguished the fire, salvage work is in progress.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Due to increasing fire activity around the Tenterfield area, the residents of Tenterfield and surrounds should prepare for ember attack.Residents should stay up-to-date with the changing conditions through the Hazards Near Me app and #RFS website: View on X [external link]
GIRRAWEEN | The remaining smouldering pockets of fire have now been extinguished by firefighters with the help of demolition crews. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a fire outside a large factory at Wetherill Park, in Sydney's west. Around 1pm today, more than 50 firefighters and 15 fire trucks were deployed to Redfern Street where a blaze had broken... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW crews extinguish paper factory yard fire at Wetherill Park.
DUBBO | #FRNSW Sterling Road, fire in an air conditioning unit on the roof of a house, crews currently at work with two lines of hose. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is responding to more than 50 calls for help after strong winds lashed parts of Sydney's west and south-west overnight. Gusts of more than 100 kilometres per hour buffeted some suburbs, leaving a trail of debris... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW responds to dozens of incidents after wild winds batter parts of Sydney at NSW.
RT @jihaddibmp: Congratulations to Jeremy Fewtrell AFSM on todays appointed as Commissioner of @FRNSW . His 26 years of outstanding service, where he has climbed the ranks from firefighter to Commissioner, have prepared him for his biggest role yet. Go well Commissioner ! View on X [external link]
SYDNEY METRO AREA | #FRNSW Numerous trees have been brought to the ground by high winds overnight. Exercise caution around them as power lines may have been brought down and coukd be still alive.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
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