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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: Thunderbolts Way Fire, Bretti (Mid-Coast)A fire is burning to the west of Thunderbolts Way, Bretti. The fire continues to burn in a SE direction towards Thunderbolts Way. Residents in the vicinity of Bretti and Tibbuc should prepare now. View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow, Sunday 22 October, for the North Western, Northern Slopes, North Coast, Greater Hunter and Greater Sydney Region. Know your fire risk and what you will do if fire threatens. Be ready to act. More information at: View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: #RFS firefighters and waterbombing aircraft are working to contain a grass fire burning in the Enmore Road area in a southerly direction towards Dandaloo Road west of Trangie. Residents south west of Trangie should PREPARE NOW. Check and follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan. View on X [external link]
A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighter has received major national recognition for her efforts in protecting communities from fire, keeping up her important work even after losing her own house to a devastating blaze. Leading Firefighter, Erin Pogmore, a respected... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW leader presented coveted national award by Governor-General at NSW.
NSW | Fire and Rescue NSW leader presented coveted national award by Governor-General. A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighter has received major national recognition for her efforts in protecting communities from fire, keeping up her importan... View on X [external link]
MARRICKVILLE | #FRNSW Cooks River, large spill of oily substance, crews trying to locate source and render safe. View on X [external link]
INGLEBURN | # Cumberland Street, crews have extinguished a fire in a single level house, investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]
FIGTREE | #FRNSW Cobblers Park, hazardous materials incident in progress, crews on scene investigating water quality of Cobblers Creek.@illawarramerc View on X [external link]
GUNNEDAH | #FRNSW Breeza Street, hazardous material incident in progress involving mercury, crews on scene now rendering safe. View on X [external link]
BLAXLAND | #FRNSW Winnicoopa Rd, house fire in progress, crews in breathing apparatus are attacking a fire in the bathroom.@bmgazette View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are mopping up after a large fire which engulfed a building last night at Tweed Heads South, on the New South Wales and Queensland border. FRNSW and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) deployed more... Learn more about the Firefighters battle building inferno on the NSW/QLD border at Tweed Heads South.
TWEED HEADS SOUTH | Firefighters battle building inferno on the NSW/QLD border - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are mopping up after a large fire which engulfed a large building last night at Tweed Heads South, on the New South Wales a... View on X [external link]
WOY WOY | #FRNSW Woy Woy Rd, single vehicle accident, crews on scene working to release the driver.@LiveTrafficNSW View on X [external link]
SANS SOUCI | #FRNSW Park Street, house in progress, all occupants accounted for. fire contained to room of origin.@theleadernews @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: McGuires Crossing Rd Fire, Belmore River (Kempsey LGA)The fire is burning in a northerly direction &may impact Hat Heat Rd. Residents near Hat Head if your plan is to leave, leave now in a northerly direction towards South West Rocks. View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Advice: Bayshore Dr Fire, Byron Bay (Byron LGA)The fire is continuing to burn in a northerly direction, towards Brunswick Heads. Residents in the vicinity of Brunswick Heads should monitor conditions and stay up-to-date with the latest information. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have successfully carried out an intricate operation to free a motorcyclist, whose leg was crushed by a tow truck in a crash at Rydalmere, in Sydney's west, this afternoon. The two vehicles and a car... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW frees motorcyclist critically injured in multi-vehicle crash at Rydalmere.
RYDALMERE | Fire and Rescue NSW frees motorcyclist critically injured in multi-vehicle crash. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have successfully carried out an intricate operation to free a motorcyclist, whose leg was crushed by a tow truck in... View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Springwood Park Rd Fire, CopeA fire is burning in the Springwood Park Rd and Cope Rd area. If you are in the area of Springwood Park Rd and Cope Rd, Cope, 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: Springwood Park Rd Fire, Cope (Mid-Western LGA)The fire continues to burn in the vicinity of Springwood Rd and Cope Rd. With fire activity increasing, residents in the vicinity of Springwood Park Rd and Cope Rd should prepare now. View on X [external link]
RYDALMERE | #FRNSW Victoria Rd, Firefighters have freed a trapped motorcycle rider from underneath a truck after the two vehicle collision. View on X [external link]
RYDALMERE | #FRNSW Victoria Rd, three car accident with persons trapped, rescue crews on scene now performing extraction.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Springwood Park Rd Fire, CopeThe fire continues to burn in the vicinity of Springwood Rd and Cope Rd. Fire activity across the fireground is increasing, residents in the vicinity of Cope Rd should prepare now and monitor conditions. View on X [external link]
WEST RYDE | #FRNSW Station Street, entry was gained to a smoke filled unit, one elderly male treated for smoke inhalation by NSW Ambulance service.@NSWAmbulance View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNING: Willi Willi Rd Fire, Moparrabah (Kemspey LGA)The fire continues to move in an easterly direction, spotting across the Macleay River. Residents near Toorooka, Willawarrin, Temagog & Mungay Flat should shelter now, its too late to leave. View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: An evacuation centre for residents who have been affected by the Willi Willi Rd Fire has been established at: The Kempsey Showground - 19 Sea Street, West KempseyFor more information, visit the Hazards Near Me app and #RFS website: View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: An evacuation centre for residents who have been affected by the Horseshoe Creek Rd Fire has been established at: Kyogle Memorial Institute - Stratheden St, KyogleFor more information, visit the Hazards Near Me app and #RFS website: View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Booral Rd, Girvan (Mid Coast LGA)A bush fire is burning near Booral Rd, Girvan, 25 km N of Nelson Bay. The fire is currently burning in a SW direction, but with an expected wind change, residents near Girvan should prepare now. View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Horseshoe Creek Rd Fire, Upper Horseshoe Creek (Kyogle LGA)If you are in Barkers Vale, in the vicinity of Twin Pines Rd and Williams Rd leave now if not prepared. Leave towards Kyogle travelling south along Williams Rd. For more info: View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Horseshoe Creek Rd Fire, Upper Horseshoe CreekThe fire is burning near Horseshoe Creek Rd and Sargents Rd. Residents in the vicinity of Horseshoe Creek Rd, Sargents Rd and Wainwrights Rd should seek shelter its too late to leave. View on X [external link]
Further Information
- For flood information and warnings, visit the NSW State Emergency Service website [external link].
- For bushfire and grass fire warnings or more information on bushfire incidents, visit the NSW Rural Fire Service website [external link].
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- During major incidents look and listen for information on TV, radio, the internet, mobile phones and neighbours.
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