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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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St Marys | @FRNSW Christie Street, fire in a conveyer belt at an industrial site, extinguished two lengths of hose. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:34pm • Jul 19, 2023
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MERRYLANDS | @FRNSW Pitt Street, one person released from a vehicle with hydraulic tools, patient treated by ambulance at scene. View on X [external link]

access_time 11:18am • Jul 19, 2023
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KOORANGANG | #FRNSW Update 1 | Fire extinguished in a conveyor belt system of a cement silo on Herron Road. 18 staff evacs. Site declared safe and handed back to occupants. Two fire trucks attended. @newcastleherald View on X [external link]

access_time 07:55am • Jul 19, 2023
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GUILDFORD | @FRNSW Ruby Street, pallets alight in an industrial yard, extinguishment is under way, no property is threatened. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:55am • Jul 19, 2023
place Guildford
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KOORAGANG | @FRNSW Heron Rd, fire in a silo conveyor belt, offensive firefighting in progress. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:53am • Jul 19, 2023
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PARKES | @FRNSW Court Street, fire in a hotel restaurant area, extinguished two lines of hose. No impacted on the adjoining residences. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:22am • Jul 19, 2023
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YANCO | @FRNSW Main Ave, stove top on fire, extinguished with one CO2 extinguisher, all occupants self evacuated safety. Keep looking while cooking. View on X [external link]

access_time 07:48pm • Jul 18, 2023
place Yanco
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FINLAY | @FRNSW Rice mill road, fire in a collector after a dust explosion, firefighting operations in progress. View on X [external link]

access_time 02:07pm • Jul 18, 2023
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Appeal to households to take extra precautions amid concerning winter fire statistics | NSW

Senior firefighters have expressed concern over a sharp rise in residential fires in New South Wales this winter, urging the public to end the complacency over household smoke alarms. There were 337 residential fires in the first month of winter this... Learn more about the Appeal to households to take extra precautions amid concerning winter fire statistics at NSW.

access_time 01:39pm • Jul 18, 2023
place NSW
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WENTWORTHVILLE | @FRNSW Stapleton Street, fire in a bedroom, 1 person assessed for smoke inhalation, ventilation of premises in progress. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:23pm • Jul 18, 2023
place Wentworthville
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'Cash' the dog banks on firefighters' high-rise heroism | Wentworth Point

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have rescued a Pomeranian precariously perched on the side of an apartment building at Wentworth Point, in Sydney's west. Firefighters were called around 9:45 last night to the complex on Burroway Road, where the dog,... Learn more about the 'Cash' the dog banks on firefighters' high-rise heroism at Wentworth Point.

access_time 12:34pm • Jul 18, 2023
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SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH | @FRNSW Reserve Creek Rd, unoccupied property completely destroyed by fire, extinguished 2 lengths of house, investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:18am • Jul 18, 2023
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SOUTH TAMWORTH | @FRNSW Robert Street, vacant property totally destroyed by fire, scene handed over to police.@TamworthCouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 06:08am • Jul 18, 2023
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CAMPSIE | @FRNSW Elizabeth Street, fire in a bedroom due to bed clothes too close to a heater, all occupant evacuated, salvage work in progress. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:54am • Jul 18, 2023
place Campsie
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MIDDLE ARM | @FRNSW Middle arm Rd, house completely destroyed, occupants accounted for, investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:52am • Jul 18, 2023
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COFFS HARBOUR | @FRNSW Vincent Street, fire in a top floor unit of a three level block, one bedroom completely destroyed, smoke and water damage to the remaining property. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:50am • Jul 18, 2023
place Coffs Harbour
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PARRAMATTA | @FRNSW Thomas Street, unit fire in progress, crews performing search and rescue in a smoke logged residence. View on X [external link]

access_time 06:59pm • Jul 17, 2023
place Parramatta
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EPPING | @FRNSW Langston Place, fire in a kitchen due to unattended cooking, extinguished by switching off. Keep looking while cooking. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:45pm • Jul 17, 2023
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Fire and Rescue NSW focuses on safety of elderly and vulnerable people after house fire tragedy | Wetherill Park

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have returned to the scene of a fatal house fire at Wetherill Park, in Sydney's south-west, to deliver important fire safety advice to locals impacted by the tragedy. A 75-year-old woman and a 81-year-old man... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW focuses on safety of elderly and vulnerable people after house fire tragedy at Wetherill Park.

access_time 03:44pm • Jul 17, 2023
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WINDSOR | @FRNSW George Street, electrical fire ina roof void, extinguished one CO2, salvage work continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:26pm • Jul 17, 2023
place Windsor
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BLAIRMOUNT | @FRNSW Hume Highway, truck fire in progress, crews using foam to extinguish.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 11:56am • Jul 17, 2023
place Blairmount
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CLAYMORE | #FRNSW have extinguished a fire in the brakes of a B Doubles trailer on the Hume Hwy / Northbound, just past Narrellan Rd. Traffic disruptions @NSWRFS on scene... @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 11:40am • Jul 17, 2023
place Claymore
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BELLINGEN | @FRNSW George Moore Lane, fire in a garage which has spread to an adjoining property, extinguished two lines of hose. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:45am • Jul 17, 2023
place Bellingen
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BOMADERRY | @FRNSW Bolong Rd, fire in an industrial piece of equipment, extinguished with several lines of hose, investigations are continuing. View on X [external link]

access_time 05:42am • Jul 17, 2023
place Bomaderry
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LIVERPOOL | @FRNSW Castlereagh Street, unit fire on the ground fire, crews in offensive firefighting mode.@Liverpool_Champ View on X [external link]

access_time 07:55pm • Jul 16, 2023
place Liverpool
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HOLROYD | @FRNSW M4 motorway, 8 vehicle motor vehicle accident, 1 person taken to hospital, 7 others assessed by ambulance staff.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 05:28pm • Jul 16, 2023
place Holroyd
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HASSELL GROVE | @FRNSW Calida Cresent , fire in a kitchen, offensive firefighting procedures continuing.@BlacktownNews View on X [external link]

access_time 03:43pm • Jul 16, 2023
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HASSELL GROVE | @FRNSW Calida Cresent, house fire in progress, crews on scene in offensive firefighting mode. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:35pm • Jul 16, 2023
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BONNYRIGG | @FRNSW Edensor Road, two vehicle accident, significant fuel spill currently being rendered safe. View on X [external link]

access_time 02:23pm • Jul 16, 2023
place Bonnyrigg
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TURRAMURRA | @FRNSW Kissing point rd, one motor vehicle into a tree, rescue in progress.@LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]

access_time 12:52pm • Jul 16, 2023
place Turramurra
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