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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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RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Glens Creek Rd Fire, Nymboida. Due to increasing fire activity residents in the vicinity of Glens Creek Rd and Frickers Rd are advised to Monitor Conditions. For more information, visit the Hazards Near Me app and #RFS website: View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Barton St Fire, Scone (Upper Hunter)Firefighters remain on scene of a fire burning to the east of Scone. Due to increasing fire activity in the NE side of the fire, residents in the vicinity of Gundy Rd & Glen Creek Rd should Prepare Now. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW’s ability to respond to high-rise emergencies in Sydney’s east has been bolstered by a new $1.5 million turntable ladder truck for the Woollahra Fire Station. The Rosenbauer-manufactured vehicle, built in Germany, replaces an earlier model, which has... Learn more about the New $1.5m Turntable Ladder fire appliance for Sydney's inner suburbs at Woollahra.
WOOLLAHRA | New $1.5m Turntable Ladder fire appliance for Sydney's inner suburbs - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSWs ability to respond to high-rise emergencies in Sydneys east has been bolstered by a new $1.5 million turntable ladder truck for the... View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: New England Highway, Ravensworth (Singleton)A fire is burning in the vicinity of the New England Highway and Lemington Rd. Smoke may be visible to those in the area. Motorists are advised to slow down as crews may be working from the road. View on X [external link]
TWEED HEADS | #FRNSW Boyd Street, overnight house has occurred, all occupants accounted for, investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]
HOMEBUSH |Update #FRNSW have extinguished a fire in an air conditioning unit on the balcony. At the moment no injuries reported.. View on X [external link]
HOMEBUSH | #FRNSW working to extinguish a fire in a unit on Loftus Cresent. Initial reports have all persons out of the unit. View on X [external link]
MITTAGONG | #FRNSW Main Street, fire in a cafe, contained to the ceiling space, crews are performing salvage and investigative work. View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Guntawong Rd, Riverstone (Blacktown LGA)A fire is burning in the vicinity of Guntawong Rd, Riverstone between Guntawong Rd, Clarke St and McKenna Cres. Residents along Guntawong Rd should prepare now. View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Fleming St Fire, Nulkaba (Cessnock)Firefighters are on scene of a fire burning near Fleming St Nulkaba, 2km NE of Cessnock. The fire is burning in a S direction towards Old Maitland Rd. Properties along Old Maitland Rd should Prepare Now. View on X [external link]
GRASMERE | #FRNSW Benwerrin Crescent, house fire in progress, crews at work in breathing apparatus. View on X [external link]
MAROUBRA | #FRNSW Malabar Rd, unit fire in progress, crews on scene have gained control of the situation, investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]
FREEMANS WATERHOLE | #FRNSW Cessnock Rd, truck fire which then caused a grass fire is now under control, crews currently decanting fuel tanks to render incident safe.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have led the response to a major grass fire near Nepean Rugby Park in Sydney's west. Just after midday, 15 crews from FRNSW and the Rural Fire Service (RFS) were called to the blaze at... Learn more about the Major grass fire in Sydney's west at Penrith.
PENRITH | Major grass fire in Sydney's west - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have led the response to a major grass fire near Nepean Rugby Park in Sydney's west.Just after midday, 15 crews from FRNSW and the Rural Fire Service (RFS)... View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: East Lynne Fire, Bald Blair (Armidale)A fire is burning in the vicinity of Wards Mistake Rd, Bald Blair. The fire is burning in an easterly direction towards Waverly Rd. Leave now if not prepared those near Waverly Rd and Glassers Rd. View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Glens Creek Rd, NymboidaA fire is burning near Glens Creek Rd, Nymboida. The fire is burning in a SW direction. Residents near Glens Creek Rd & Frickers Rd you are in danger. Seek shelter as the fire approaches. It's too late to leave. View on X [external link]
GUILDFORD | #FRNSW Cross Street, fire in an abandoned property, crews have the situation under control, investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a stolen truck, set on fire, at Mount Hutton, a suburb of Lake Macquarie. A Tanker and Pumper from the Tingira Heights Fire Station rushed to Warners Bay Road at 9.30 last night... Learn more about the Firefighters extinguish burning truck at Mount Hutton.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators believe a faulty Lithium-Ion battery was responsible for a weekend e-bike fire that led to the evacuation of 30 people from a high-rise apartment block at Wolli Creek in Sydney's south. The blaze broke out... Learn more about the Residents evacuated from high rise apartment block during weekend e-bike fire at Wolli Creek.
RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Glens Creek Rd, Nymboida (Clarence Valley LGA)Firefighters are on scene of a fire burning near Glens Creek Rd, Nymboida. Due to increasing fire activity, residents in the vicinity of Glens Creek Rd and Fickers Rd should Prepare Now. View on X [external link]
WOLLI CREEK | Residents evacuated from high rise apartment block during weekend e-bike fire - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators believe a faulty Lithium-Ion battery was responsible for a weekend e-bike fire that led to the evacuat... View on X [external link]
BANKSTOWN | #FRNSW Marion Street, single car accident, vehicle into a telegraph pole which has brought down wires, one person remains trapped.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: As of 7pm, there are 61 fires burning across the state, with 19 not yet contained. Two fires remain at the Watch and Act alert level. There are currently over 900 firefighters and incident management specialists working to contain these fires. View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Willi Willi Rd Fire, Moparrabah (Kempsey LGA)There has been an increase of fire activity on the northern side of the fire in the vicinity of Toorooka. Residents in the vicinity of Brassils Creek Rd are advised to Prepare Now. View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Glens Creek Rd, NymboidaA fire is burning in the vicinity of Glens Creek Rd, Nymboida. The fire is burning in a S direction. Residents near Frickers Rd you are in danger. Seek shelter as the fire approaches. It is too late to leave. View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Glens Creek Rd, Nymboida (Clarence Valley)A fire is burning in the vicinity of Glens Creek Rd and Martin Rd in the Nymboida State Forest, 30km SW of Grafton. The fire is burning in a SE direction. Residents in the area should prepare now. View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Barton St Fire, SconeA fire is burning near Barton St, Scone, burning in an easterly direction towards Segenhoe. If you are in the vicinity of Segenhoe, you are in danger. Seek shelter as the fire approaches. It is too late to leave. View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Barton St Fire, SconeFirefighters from FRNSW and the RFS are on scene of a grass fire burning near Barton St, Scone. The fire is burning in a SE direction. Residents north of Gundy Rd, near Bhima Drive & Widden Cl should prepare now. View on X [external link]
Further Information
- For flood information and warnings, visit the NSW State Emergency Service website [external link].
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