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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: Elcom Trail Fire, Neath (Cessnock LGA): #RFS crews working to control a bush fire north of Cessnock Rd, Neath. The fire is moving in a SE direction towards Hebburn Road. Those in area of Neath and SE Abermain near York Street and Forbes Street should prepare now. View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Elcom Trail Fire, Neath (Cessnock LGA)#RFS crews working to control a fire burning north of Cessnock Road, at Neath, approx 4km north east of Cessnock. Those in the area of Neath should prepare now, monitor conditions and follow their bush fire survival plan. View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: #GetReadyWeekend continues today! Meet our volunteer firefighters who can help you get your family, home and property ready for the fire season. More than 550 brigades are taking part across NSW - check which events are happening today at View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: With forecast warm and windy weather across many parts of NSW this week, there's no better time to make sure your property and family is prepared. With almost 600 events across the state, find your nearest RFS brigade event this #GetReadyWeekend View on X [external link]
PRESTONS | #FRNSW #hazmat firefighters are on scene at a property on Hoxton Park Road where a number of adults and children have been exposed to a chemical and are feeling unwell. @NSWAmbulance are on scene and treating a number of casualties. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has determined a fire, which caused major damage to a volunteer organisation's ambulance station in Sydney's inner west overnight, was sparked by a Lithium-ion battery in a buggy. More than 30 firefighters and nine fire trucks... Learn more about the Lithium-ion battery in buggy causes major damage to volunteer organisation's ambulance station at Burwood.
BURWOOD | Lithium-ion battery in buggy causes major damage to volunteer organisation's ambulance station - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has determined a fire, which caused major damage to a volunteer organisation's ambulance station in Syd... View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators today are working with NSW Police to establish what sparked a fire in an abandoned home at Marrickville, in Sydney's inner west. More than 30 firefighters and 12 fire trucks responded to the blaze in... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW helps investigate cause of fire in abandoned house at Marrickville.
RT @NSWRFS: After years of wet weather, NSW is facing its worst grass fire threat in two decades. This weekend, come along to a #GetReadyWeekend event and speak with your local RFS brigade about your property's risk and how to be prepared this bush fire season. View on X [external link]
SOMERSBY | @FRNSW Keighley Ave, machinery fire in progress, large excavator on fire threatening surrounding structures. View on X [external link]
A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew has ruled out 'fowl play' after safely retrieving six wayward ducklings from a drain today at Lake Macquarie. A family of eight ducks was waddling along Melroy Drive at Mount Hutton around 2.15 this... Learn more about the Firefighters rescue wayward ducklings from Lake Macquarie drain at Mount Hutton.
FAIRFIELD WEST | @FRNSW ROYLSTON Rd, house fire in progress at a single level house, crews in offensive firefighting mode. View on X [external link]
ST MARYS | @FRNSW Mamre Rd, truck accident which has brought down power line, crews on scene rendering safe @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
They carried stranded elderly residents in their dressing gowns through floodwaters at night, provided shelter and vital supplies for isolated townships, responded to life and death medical emergencies and even rescued a dog trapped five metres up a tree. Now, the... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW to honour Northern Rivers flood heroes during special awards ceremony at Ballina.
A firefighting couple has relied upon its on-the-job experience to deliver its own baby in the carpark of a Hunter Valley fast food restaurant. Pregnant Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Communication Centre Operator, Samantha Paul, was four days overdue when... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters deliver own baby in fast food restaurant carpark at Hunter Region.
BLACKTOWN | @FRNSW Maloney Street, fire in a bathroom fan, firefighters are conducting an internal attack, situation is in hand. View on X [external link]
PENRITH | @FRNSW Castlereagh Street, forklift on fire inside a warehouse, crews in breathing apparatus are in offensive firefighting mode.@penrithcouncil View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighter, Gavin Clifton, is just days away from his latest fund-raising venture for charity, climbing 18 hours non-stop up and down the Furber Steps at Katoomba in the Blue Mountains. Gavin, an On-call (Retained) firefighter, based... Learn more about the Firefighter to climb the Furber Steps for charity – at Blue Mountains.
AUSTRAL | @FRNSW Crusader Street, house fire in a single level premises, extinguished one line of house, investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]
OAKHURST | @FRNSW Rooty Hill Rd, car fire in progress, crews on scene, situation under control, traffic heavy in the area.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
PENRITH | @FRNSW Torton Place, unit fire in progress, firefighters in offensive mode, search and rescue continuing.@penrithcouncil View on X [external link]
MILLER | @FRNSW Shropshire Street, building fire in progress, crews in offensive mode. View on X [external link]
CABRAMATTA | @FRNSW Cumberland Rd, two car accident, rescue in progress. @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators today have determined a Lithium-ion battery has caused a fire which destroyed five cars at Sydney Airport last night. Firefighters were called around 8:30pm to a parking lot on Airport Drive, Mascot, where flames had... Learn more about the Five cars destroyed by fire after Lithium-ion battery ignites in parking lot at Sydney Airport.
MASCOT | @FRNSW Aloha Street, crews assisting ambulance with person who has fallen from a tree and suffered head injuries. View on X [external link]
HARBOUR BRIDGE | @FRNSW Two accident car , crews on scene rendering safe.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have saved an historical boat shed from fire on the Parramatta River at Putney, in Sydney's north-west. More than 30 firefighters and eight fire trucks were deployed to Waterview Street as flames engulfed a small... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW crews save almost century-old boat shed from fire at Putney .
RT @NSWRFS: Smoke from reduction burns has settled across much of the Sydney area overnight & will begin to lift over the coming hours as the day warms up & winds increase. Larger burns conducted over recent days will be completed day.Smoke may continue to settle over Syndey in coming days. View on X [external link]
PENDLE HILL | @FRNSW Bungaree Rd, house fire has been extinguished with two lines of hose, salvage work and investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]
CHERRYBROOK | @FRNSW Treetops Rd, accident involving a truck and two cars, crews on scene performing a rescue. 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].
- For the latest information on changes to traffic conditions, visit Live Traffic NSW [external link].
- During major incidents look and listen for information on TV, radio, the internet, mobile phones and neighbours.
- Call Triple Zero (000) to report all fires and emergencies.