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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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BANKSMEADOW | A precautionary evacuation order has been issued for local traffic in the Bayside area within approximately 800m of Denison Street, Banksmeadow. Specialist crews are on-site attending to a HAZMAT incident at a chemical manufacturing plant. View on X [external link]
UPDATE 4:30PM: The incident has been resolved and the precautionary evacuation order has been withdrawn. Local traffic is safe to return to the area. Fire and Rescue NSW eliminates explosion threat at chemical manufacturing plant - Banksmeadow UPDATE 2:30PM: A precautionary... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW responds to major HAZMAT incident at Banksmeadow.
MURWILLUMBAH | #FRNSW FFs are working to extinguish a machinery fire in a dust extractor on Lundberg Dr in the states north. @TweedCouncil View on X [external link]
BATEAU BAY | #FRNSW FFs are working to extinguish a house fire on Aurora Pl. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance on scene . @CCoastCouncil View on X [external link]
COLYTON | #FRNSW Crews are responding to a structure fire on Milton St after numerous calls have been received by 000 and large volumes of smoke visible en route. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @penrithcouncil View on X [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Oran Park and surrounds are even better protected thanks to a new $6.19m fire station open today, with 32 more firefighters and two hazmat appliances. Delivering best practice facilities for our people who are prepared for anything to protect the community. @stephcookemp @FRNSW View on X [external link]
MACQUARIE FIELDS | #FRNSW Crews are on scene at a house fire on Helicia Rd after multiple calls were received by 000 and large volumes of smoke in the area. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @campbelltownnsw View on X [external link]
PARKESBOURNE | #FRNSW Crews are assisting @nswpolice rescue at a car crash with one person trapped on the Hume Hwy south of Goulburn. @NSWAmbulance @LiveTrafficNSW View on X [external link]
SEVEN HILLS | #FRNSW Crews are on scene after a two car crash with one car on its roof on Old Windsor Rd. @nswpolice @LiveTrafficSyd @blacktowncc View on X [external link]
DUBBO | #FRNSW FFs are working to extinguish a car fire on Gloucester Av. @DubboCouncil View on X [external link]
Rocking disco lights and cranking out epic tunes, the Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) ‘Pride’ truck has proven the life of the party during the 2023 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade. The vibrant urban pumper shone among 12,500 marchers... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW takes pride of place in Sydney’s iconic Mardi Gras Parade at Sydney.
Fifty-four Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have been welcomed home after their two-week deployment to Türkiye in the aftermath of the fatal earthquakes in the country. The Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) specialists had been working as part of the... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters reunited with their families following Türkiye earthquake mission at NSW.
LIVERPOOL | #FRNSW responded to a car that crashed through a fence and finished in a swimming pool on Birkdale Cr. Driver escaped, @NSWAmbulance treating, firefighters making area safe @nswpolice @Lpool_Council View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators are working to determine the cause of a fire which engulfed a service station in Sydney's south-west overnight. The '4th Alarm' blaze broke out on Lindesay Street, Campbelltown, just after 10:15pm, taking 10 FRNSW crews... Learn more about the Fire investigation experts work to establish cause of service station inferno at Campbelltown.
A team of Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Urban Search and Rescue specialists will arrive back in Sydney today after a two-week deployment to Turkey to support the earthquake response and recovery effort. Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience Steph Cooke... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters return from earthquake mission at NSW.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are battling to contain a major fire at a service station in Campbelltown, in Sydney's south-west. The blaze broke out at the business on Lindesay Street, near Dan Street, just after 10:15pm, with staff immediately... Learn more about the Multiple Fire and Rescue NSW crews battling service station inferno at Campbelltown.
COLEBEE | #FRNSW are on scene after a car has driven into a house on Clearfield St. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance in attendance. @blacktowncc View on X [external link]
INGLESIDE | #FRNSW Crews are assisting @NSWRFS at a large structure fire on Mona Vale Rd with reports of 3 warehouses well alight. @nswpolice @beachescouncil View on X [external link]
PARKLEA | #FRNSW Crews are responding to a two car crash on Sentry Dr. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @blacktowncc View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) specialist fire fighters have today freed a driver who tried to stop his runaway car and was crushed by a fence at Curl Curl, on Sydney's northern beaches. The man ran along Bennett Street around 1pm,... Learn more about the Driver cut from a car after crash at Curl Curl.
WEDT RYDE | #FRNSW FFs are on scene after a van has crashed into a row of shops on Victoria Rd. No persons trapped or injured. Traffic delays to be expected. @CityofRyde @nswpolice @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
KIRRAWEE | #FRNSW are responding to reports of a car fire on Waratah St after multiple calls were received by 000. @SuthShireCncl View on X [external link]
CURL CURL | #FRNSW FFs are on scene after a car has crashed into a fence on Brighton St. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance attending. @beachescouncil View on X [external link]
A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigation has revealed a blaze which destroyed a home in Wellington, in the state's Central West, was likely sparked by a faulty computer device. Around 4pm yesterday, firefighters were called to Jean Street, where they... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW identifies faulty modem as cause of fire in state's Central West at Wellington .
MOLONG | #FRNSW FFs are working to free a trapped occupant after a two car crash on Watson St. @nswpolice @NSWRFS @NSWAmbulance on scene. @Orange_Council View on X [external link]
WELLINGTON | #FRNSW Crews are working to extinguish a house engulfed by flames on Jean St. @nswpolice @NSWRFS providing assistance. @DubboCouncil View on X [external link]
WENTWORTH FALLS | #FRNSW Crews are assisting @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance to free multiple trapped occupants after a multi vehicle crash on the Great Western Highway. @LiveTrafficNSW View on X [external link]
PEAKHURST | #FRNSW FFs are on scene after a vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree on Henry Lawson Drive. No persons trapped. @nswpolice @LiveTrafficNSW View on X [external link]
NARELLAN | #FRNSW FFs have freed a trapped occupant after a two car crash on Camden Bypass. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @CamdenCouncil View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch&Act: Murringo Flats Rd Fire, Muringo. A grass fire is burning north of Waihemo Rd and south of Murringo Flats Rd approximately 8km NE of Murringo. The fire is burning in a north and north westerly direction. Residents in the area are advised to prepare now. #NSWRFS View on X [external link]
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