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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 Victoria Ave, two cars and multiple pallets on fire impacting a building structure, crews currently on route. View on X [external link]
FAIRFIELD EAST | #FRNSW Woodville Rd, an accident involving a car and truck, one person trapped, extradition by rescue crews in progress.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
TOLLAND | #FRNSW Anne Street, unit fire in progress, crews on scene gaining access to a flat on the third floor. View on X [external link]
HORNSBY HEIGHTS | #FRNSW Montview Ave, single car accident with a person trapped, patient has been released and handed over to NSW Ambulance Service.@LiveTrafficSyd @NSWAmbulance View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow for the Greater Hunter, Greater Sydney, Lower Central West Plains, North Western, Northern Slopes & Upper Central West Plains. With hot, dry & windy conditions, high to extreme fire danger is forecast for several areas across the state. View on X [external link]
GREYSTANES | #FRNSW Merrylands Rd, two car accident, one person trapped, rescue in underway. View on X [external link]
MAITLAND | #FRNSW Sempill St, gas line has been ruptured during an excavation, crews on scene providing fire protection. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators are working to determine the cause of a fire which has engulfed a factory at Jamisontown, in Sydney's west. More than 40 firefighters and 14 fire trucks were deployed to the Regentville Street complex, where... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW investigators examine cause of factory fire at Jamisontown.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are working to clear a major spill of combustible liquid today at Mascot, in Sydney's inner south. The operation began around 4:30am when two semi-trailers collided at the intersection of O'Riordan Street and Joyce Drive,... Learn more about the Major spill of combustible liquid impacts morning commute near Sydney Airport at Mascot.
REGENTVILLE | Fire and Rescue NSW investigators examine cause of factory fire - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators are working to determine the cause of a fire which has engulfed a factory at Jamisontown, in Sydney's west..More t... View on X [external link]
MASCOT | Major spill of combustible liquid impacts morning commute near Sydney Airport - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are working to clear a major spill of combustible liquid today at Mascot, in Sydney's inner south.The operation b... View on X [external link]
RT @LiveTrafficSyd: UPDATE: Traffic remains heavy around the Domestic Terminal at @SydneyAirport due to this truck crash and fluid spill on Joyce Dr. You can travel past it both ways under contra flow conditions, but continue to factor in plenty of extra travel time. View on X [external link]
RT @LiveTrafficSyd: UPDATE: A contra flow is now in place on Joyce Dr, allowing traffic to pass this truck crash & fluid spill in each direction. Continue to allow plenty of extra travel time if travelling to @SydneyAirport or consider catching a @T8SydneyTrains instead. Traffic's heavy in the area. View on X [external link]
RT @LiveTrafficSyd: MASCOT: Joyce Dr remains closed between Wentworth Ave & O'Riordan St due to a fluid spill following a 2-truck crash. Local diversions are in place but avoid the area if you can as traffic's already heavy. Anyone travelling to @SydneyAirport should allow plenty of extra time. View on X [external link]
TALLAWONG | #FRNSW Conferta Ave, overnight fire in a building under construction, extinguished two lines of hose. Investigations are continuing at site. View on X [external link]
MASCOT | #FRNSW Joyce Drive, hazmat incident in progress, crews on scene attempting to render safe.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
REGENTVILLE | #FRNSW working to extinguish a factory fire 14 fire trucks with more than 40 firefighters battling the blaze on Batt Street. View on X [external link]
ST MARYS | #FRNSW Lee Holm Rd, industrial rescue in progress, person stuck between two trucks, NSW Ambulance service on scene. View on X [external link]
GREENACRE | #FRNSW Wentworth Rd, fire in progress at a waste recycling facility, crews are working to contain the blaze. View on X [external link]
GREENACRE | #FRNSW working to extinguish a fire in a large rubbish pile at a recycling plant on Wentworth Street. 8 fire trucks with 28 firefighters on scene. Fire is not threatening any buildings. @2GB873 @2SM1269 @dailytelegraph @LiveTrafficSyd @smh @abcnews View on X [external link]
TOONGABBIE | #FRNSW Fitzwilliam Rd, single car accident, 3 people trapped, rescue crews on scene commencing extraction.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
BATEAU BAY | #FRNSW Elewa Ave, house fire overnight, all occupants evacuated safely with a working smoke alarm installed. investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]
INGLESIDE | #FRNSW Mona Vale Rd, 3 vehicle accident involving 2 trucks and a car, rescue has commenced.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
PADDINGTON | #FRNSW Glenmore Rd, fire in progress in a unit on Glenmore Rd, crews commencing fire attack. View on X [external link]
WOODCROFT | #FRNSW Richmond Rd, two vehicle accident, one person trapped extradition in progress, ambulance on scene.@LiveTrafficSyd @NSWAmbulance View on X [external link]
The Minister for Emergency Services, Jihad Dib MP, and FRNSW Assistant Commissioner, Paul McGuiggan, will address the media about the education of the state's Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) community in relation to home fire safety measures. FRNSW is working closely... Learn more about the MEDIA ALERT (TOMORROW): Fire and Rescue NSW works with multicultural communities to deliver key fire safety messaging at Bankstown.
BANKSTOWN | MEDIA ALERT (TOMORROW): Fire and Rescue NSW works with multicultural communities to deliver key fire safety messaging. The Minister for Emergency Services, Jihad Dib MP, and FRNSW Assistant Commissioner, Paul McGuiggan, will address... View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have stabilised a dangerous heat build-up at a thermal energy storage plant at Tomago, in the state's Hunter Valley. Crews were called to the facility in Laverick Avenue just after 5.15 this morning. Three employees made... Learn more about the Firefighters stabilise thermal energy storage facility at Tomago.
TOMAGO | Firefighters stabilise thermal energy storage facility. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have stabilised a dangerous heat build-up at a thermal energy storage plant at Tomago, in the state's Hunter Valley.Crews were called to the fac... View on X [external link]
Inspired by a firefighter’s own experience in caring for his mother with dementia, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is trialling the innovative use of smartphone technology and partnering with care providers to protect elderly and vulnerable people from house fires. The... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW trials use of technology to protect elderly and vulnerable from fire at Illawarra.
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