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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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NEWCASTLE | Update 1 - #FRNSW have contained the fire, building smoke logged, firefighters now using fans to clear the toxic smoke, two people evacuated. @abcnewsNewcstle @NewcastleCC View on X [external link]
NEWCASTLE | #FRNSW has seven fire trucks and approx 20 firefighters battling a blaze in a unit on Hunter St @NewcastleCC @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has joined forces with the State Emergency Service to assist the people of Cootamundra after the town suffered significant flash flooding overnight. Firefighters and SES crews began clean-up operations at 4:30am after more than 100mm of... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW assist the clean-up operation after severe flooding in Cootamundra at Cootamundra.
RT @NSWRFS: ADVICE: Church St Fire, Londonderry (Penrith LGA) #NSWRFS firefighters have conducted a backburn along Church St, Smeeton Rd & Tadmore Rd. Crews will remain for some time mopping up and blacking out. Stay up to date on Hazards Near Me app or View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: WATCH AND ACT: Church St Fire, Londonderry (Penrith LGA)Prepare Now - Church Rd, Smeeton Rd and Tadmore Rd#NSWRFS firefighters are working to contain a bush fire burning in an easterly direction in vicinity of Smeeton Rd. Residents should prepare now. View on X [external link]
PANANIA | #FRNSW assisting with the safe disembarking of approx 400 passengers from the train that stopped just before the station. No evacs could occur until it was confirmed power from the damaged overhead wires was switch off... @powerkills @TransportforNSW View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Jerrara Rd Fire, Marulan (Goulburn Mulwaree LGA)Firefighters are responding to a fast moving grass fire burning on the western side of Jerrara Rd, near Oak Valley Rd, 20kms east of Goulburn. More information through the Hazards Near Me and the #NSWRFS website View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Alpha Rd Fire, Tambaroora (Mid-Western LGA)Fire activity in the south western corner of the fire is picking up, residents between Hill End Rd and Posey Hill Rd, in the vicinity of Tambaroora should prepare now. #NSWRFS View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Alpha Rd Fire, Tambaroora (Mid-Western LGA)A community meeting will be held tomorrow, Saturday 11 March, to provide local residents with information on the Alpha Rd fire. The meeting will be held at 11:00am in the Hargraves Rural Fire Station. View on X [external link]
Dozens of the Central Coast’s finest firefighters have been honoured in a medal ceremony, recognising their years of service and bravery, especially during the state’s Black Summer Bushfire emergency. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Commissioner Paul Baxter, Deputy Commissioner – Field... Learn more about the Central Coast Firefighters honoured for dedicated and brave service at Wyong.
KENSINGTON | #FRNSW a working smoke alarm has alerted neighbours to a fire in a unit on Boronia St, they called 000 providing for the rapid reaponse of firefighters who have contained the fire to one unit. 3 evacs from complex, no injuries View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is contributing to a major Australian Government humanitarian mission in support of the Government of Vanuatu’s response to Tropical Cyclones Judy and Kevin. The intense storm systems made landfall on the Pacific island nation within 48... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW assists Australian recovery efforts in cyclone-hit Vanuatu at Vanuatu.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have stopped a shop fire spreading to adjoining businesses at Cabramatta, in Sydney's south-west. Ten fire trucks and around 35 firefighters rushed to a two-storey row of shops and residences just before 3am today... Learn more about the Fire investigators examine scene of grocery store blaze - UPDATED at CABRAMATTA .
RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Black Creek Rd, Blackville (Liverpool Plains LGA)Firefighters are on scene at a fast moving grass fire burning 45km south west of Quirindi. The fire is burning in an easterly direction near Blackville. Crews and aircraft are working to contain the fire. #NSWRFS View on X [external link]
OLD JUNEE | #FRNSW hazmat crews working at a crash on a railway crossing between a freight train and a truck on a level crossing @ Canola Way and Foxs Lane. Four locomotives and approx ten carriages derailed, truck destroyed. Only minor injuries fortunately... View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Alpha Rd Fire, Tambaroora. The fire continues to spread quickly towards Doughertys Junction Rd and Sallys Flat Rd. #NSWRFS firefighters working on the fire have encountered intense fire activity. This footage from yesterday shows the conditions they face. View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNINGAlpha Rd Fire, Tambaroora (Mid-Western LGA) The fire is impacting Sallys Flat Rd and Doughertys Junction Rd. If you are in this area, you are in danger. Seek shelter as the fire approaches. It is too late to leave. #NSWRFS View on X [external link]
CHARMHAVEN | #FRNSW fighting a fire in a dust extractor system in an industrial building on Arizona Road, three and 12 working the fire. Approx 20 workers evacuated as a precaution..@CCoastCouncil @CentralCchat View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Emergency Warning: Alpha Rd Fire, TambarooraFire is continuing to spread in a number of directions as firefighters and aircraft work to protect properties. The fire is threatening properties on Doughertys Junction Rd and along Hill End Rd, between Posey Hill Rd and Sallys Flat. View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Alpha Rd Fire, Tambaroora (Mid-Western LGA)Evacuation centres for residents who have chosen to leave or have been affected by the Alpha Rd Fire have been established at Club Mudgee and Bathurst Regional Council Chambers. The Mudgee showground is now open for stock. View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNINGAlpha Rd Fire, Tambaroora (Mid-Western LGA) The fire is burning towards Hill End Rd. People north of Hill End Rd between Posey Hill Rd and Sallys Flat Rd, if you are not prepared leave now if the path is clear towards Sofala. View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Extreme fire conditions being experienced at Alpha Road fire near Hill End. Emergency Warning in place, with fire spreading quickly. Stay up to date at or with Hazards Near Me NSW app. #nswrfs View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: EMERGENCY WARNINGAlpha Rd Fire, TambarooraShelter Now - Doughertys Junction RdThe fire is impacting on the Doughertys Junction Rd area. If you are in the area of Doughertys Junction, you are in danger. Seek shelter as the fire approaches. It is too late to leave. View on X [external link]
MARAYONG | #FRNSW working to extinguish a garage fire on Daraya Road. on scene with 14 no injuries reported at this stage. @blacktowncc View on X [external link]
KEMBLA GRANGE | #FRNSW has contained a diesel spill from trailer that rolled over on Northcliffe Drive. Firefighters prevented the diesel from entering and damaging local waterways. @NSW_EPA @Wollongong_City View on X [external link]
COLLAROY | #FRNSW have extinguished a fire in a two level home on Collaroy St, FFs now checking for internal fire spread using a thermal image camera. @beachescouncil View on X [external link]
High-tech cameras, a tin of tuna and old-fashioned firefighting muscle have combined to allow Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) to save a wayward kitten in Greenacre, in Sydney's south-west. Roadworkers found the animal stuck in a drain on Roberts Road, after... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW crews use technology and tuna to rescue kitten from drain at Greenacre.
AUBURN | #FRNSW working to extinguish a van that is on fire on Chisholm Road. Local traffic disruptions. @CumberlandSyd @nswpolice View on X [external link]
MOUNT DRUITT | #FRNSW have extinguished a fire in a home on Frank Street. Firefighters now clearing the house of toxic smoke. No injuries reported at this stage..@nswpolice @blacktowncc View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Firefighters are working on 33 bush and grass fires across NSW this morning (at 9am 7/3). 12 are yet to be contained. Total fire bans are in place for the Central Ranges and Greater Hunter areas. Check the fire danger for your area at #nswrfs #nswfires 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.