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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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DUNDAS | #FRNSW FFs are on scene after a crane has brought down powerlines on Park Rd. @parracity View on X [external link]
COFFS HARBOUR | #FRNSW FFs are working to extinguish a car fire on the Pacific Hwy. @nswpolice on scene. @cityofcoffs @LiveTrafficNSW View on X [external link]
Specialist hazardous materials firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) have been called into to render safe a potential radiation leak at Adamstown in Newcastle. FRNSW were called in to determine if equipment used to measure ground moisture was leaking radiation... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW responds to radiation emergency at Adamstown.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have identified a discarded cigarette as the cause of a major garage fire yesterday in Sydney's west. Firefighters from Blacktown, Seven Hills and Huntingwood arrived at the Killarney Avenue home just after 5pm yesterday and... Learn more about the Discarded cigarette identified as the cause of a major garage fire at Blacktown.
ADAMSTOWN | UPDATE #FRNSW Specialist Hazardous Materials FFs remain on scene working to assess and contain the radioactive device. A secure exclusion zone remains in place to keep the community safe. Further updates to follow. @nswpolice @CityNewcastle View on X [external link]
BASS HILL | #FRNSW are on scene at a three car crash with one car on its roof on the Hume Hwy. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance in attendance. @LiveTrafficSyd @ourcbcity View on X [external link]
ADAMSTOWN | #FRNSW are assisting in a multi agency response after a radioactive densometer was located in a burnt out vehicle on King St. Specialist Hazardous Materials FFs have set up an exclusion zone and all persons in the area have been evacuated for safety. @nswpolice View on X [external link]
PENDLE HILL | #FRNSW FFs are on scene after 000 received multiple calls of a fire on Ballandella Rd. View on X [external link]
SUTHERLAND | #FRNSW Crews are working to free a trapped occupant after a two car crash on Pitt St. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance on scene. @SuthShireCncl View on X [external link]
FORESTVILLE | #FRNSW FFs are not n scene after a two car crash on Ryrie Av. Traffic in the area impacted. @beachescouncil View on X [external link]
ELDERSLIE | #FRNSW FFs are on scene at a multi vehicle crash on Liz Kernohan Dr. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance attending. @FRNSW_MS3 @CamdenCouncil View on X [external link]
MARSDEN PARK | #FRNSW FFs have freed a trapped occupant after a two car crash on Hollinsworth Rd. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @blacktowncc View on X [external link]
ORANGE | #FRNSW Crews are working to contain a large chemical spill of approximately 1000 litres on Leewood Dr. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance on scene. @Orange_Council View on X [external link]
WENTOWRTH FALLS | #FRNSW FFs are on scene after a truck has leaked fuel and oil over the road on the Great Western Hwy in the Blue Mountains Region. View on X [external link]
MIRANDA | #FRNSW are assisting at a two car crash on Kiora Rd. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @SuthShireCncl View on X [external link]
BLACKHEATH | #FRNSW FFs are on scene after a large amount of Lime Powder has been spilt onto the Great Western Hwy. @LiveTrafficNSW View on X [external link]
CONSTITUTION HILL | #FRNSW Crews are on scene after a cement truck has rolled on Old Windsor Rd. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance attending. @parracity View on X [external link]
DOONSIDE | #FRNSW FFs are on scene at a car fire on the Great Western Hwy. @blacktowncc @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
Jamisontown | #FRNSW have extinguished a truck fire on th M4, just east of the Nepean River. Expect delays, one lane blocked. @LiveTrafficNSW @nswpolice @penrithcouncil View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are working in hot and humid weather today to help clean-up Port Macquarie, on the state's Mid North Coast, after the town was lashed by a sudden severe storm. Yesterday's wild winds, heavy rain and... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW drones help emergency teams clean-up after wild storm at Port Macquarie.
RT @NSWRFS: A Total Fire Ban is now in place in the North Western area covering the Moree Plains, Narrabri, Walgett and Warrumbungle LGAs. High fire danger ratings are forecast today. Be ready to act. Report unattended fires to Triple (000). View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are responding to a number of emergencies after a damaging storm this afternoon in Port Macquarie, on the state's mid-north coast. Wild winds struck the town just after 3pm. The powerful gusts ripped the roof off... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW crews respond to wild storm at Port Macquarie.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are responding to a number of emergencies after a damaging storm this afternoon in Port Macquarie, on the state's mid-north coast. Wild winds struck the town just after 3pm. The powerful gusts ripped the roof off... Learn more about the Fire crews responding to wild storm at Port Macquarie.
BRADBURY | #FRNSW FFs are working to extinguish a shed fire on Donaldson St. @campbelltownnsw @FRNSW_MS3 View on X [external link]
Just before midnight last night, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) were called to a fire in an apartment in a five storey complex located on Hoxton Park Road in Liverpool. A family of two adults and a baby were able to... Learn more about the Family escapes fire caused by eScooter at Liverpool.
CARLINGFORD | #FRNSW FFs are working to extinguish a car fire on Pennant Hills Rd. @nswpolice @parracity View on X [external link]
The fire started in an accommodation cabin on Level 5 of the ship. FRNSW have assisted the ship's crew to contain the fire with complete extinguishment. This stopped the fire spreading to adjoining cabins. As a precaution Levels 5 and 6 of the... Learn more about the Cruise Ship Fire in White Bay at White Bay.
BALMAIN | #FRNSW Crews are responding to a boat fire on Robert St. @nswpolice @portauthnsw @IWCouncil View on X [external link]
Diners and workers were forced to flee a restaurant that caught fire in Haymarket this afternoon. Around midday, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received more than 25 Triple Zero (000) calls to a three-level building on fire in Goulburn Street. The callers... Learn more about the Workers injured in restaurant fire at Haymarket .
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