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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&ACT: Templeton Way Fire (Campbelltown LGA)Prepare Now - AirdsFirefighters working with waterbombing aircraft to contain a #bushfire burning near Templeton Way, Airds. If in the area - prepare now. Check & follow your Bush Fire Survival Plan & stay up to date. #NSWRFS View on X [external link]

access_time 02:54pm • Jan 18, 2023
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BLACKTOWN | #FRNSW FFs are working to extinguish a house fire on Merlin St. @blacktowncc View on X [external link]

access_time 09:41am • Jan 18, 2023
place Blacktown
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RT @NSWRFS: WATCH AND ACTWinchester Cr Fire (Mid Western LGA)Prepare Now - Cooks Gap#NSWRFS crews work to contain a grass fire burning in westerly direction, west of Ulan Rd and north of Winchester Cres in Cooks Gap. People in the Cooks Gap area should prepare now. View on X [external link]

access_time 04:47pm • Jan 17, 2023
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PUNCHBOWL | #FRNSW Crews are responding to a building fire on Rossmore St after multiple calls were received by 000 @nswpolice @ourcbcity View on X [external link]

access_time 10:01am • Jan 17, 2023
place Punchbowl
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ETTALONG BEACH | #FRNSW FFs are working to free a trapped occupant after a two car crash on Springwood St. @NSWAmbulance @CCoastCouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 09:53am • Jan 17, 2023
place Ettalong Beach
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YAGOONA | #FRNSW FFs are on scene at a multi vehicle crash on the Hume Hwy. Traffic delays to be expected. @ourcbcity View on X [external link]

access_time 09:24am • Jan 17, 2023
place Yagoona
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SURRY HILLS | #FRNSW Crews are working to extinguish a house fire on Mcelhone Pl. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance are attending @cityofsydney View on X [external link]

access_time 08:02am • Jan 17, 2023
place Surry Hills
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RT @NSWRFS: WATCH & ACTHazelwood Fire, Ootha (Forbes LGA)Prepare Now - DerriwongA fire is burning in a SW direction approx 27km east of Condobolin, south of Shelley’s Rd & north of Oothra Rd. There’s no immediate danger. People Derriwong - prepare now. #nswrfs View on X [external link]

access_time 03:55pm • Jan 16, 2023
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MASCOT | #FRNSW FFs are working to free a trapped occupant after a crash westbound on the M5. View on X [external link]

access_time 01:02pm • Jan 16, 2023
place Mascot
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NORTH KELLYVILLE | #FRNSW Crews are working to extinguish a two level house fire on Barry Rd after multiple calls were received by 000. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @NSWRFS all on scene. @TheHillsCouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 10:39am • Jan 16, 2023
place North Kellyville
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BOOROWA | #FRNSW are on scene after a truck has rolled over on Rye Park Rd. No persons trapped. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance are in attendance. @HilltopsCouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 10:17am • Jan 16, 2023
place Boorowa
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Fire and Rescue NSW responds to fire in multi-level unit block | Burwood

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has extinguished a major fire in an eight storey unit block at Burwood, in Sydney's inner west. Emergency services were called to the complex on Burwood Road just after 4:30am, finding flames and smoke in a... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW responds to fire in multi-level unit block at Burwood.

access_time 09:27am • Jan 16, 2023
place Burwood
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BLACKTOWN | #FRNSW FFs are on scene after a bus has crashed into a barrier on Patrick St. @blacktowncc @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance View on X [external link]

access_time 08:29am • Jan 16, 2023
place Blacktown
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MONA VALE | #FRNSW Crews are responding to a structure fire on Whitney St. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @beachescouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 08:26am • Jan 16, 2023
place Mona Vale
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Fire and Rescue NSW assists with major West Australian flood emergency response | Regional WA

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has deployed a team of senior firefighters to Western Australia to help respond to major flooding in the state's north. Six FRNSW inspectors and an administration support officer flew out of Sydney Airport this morning, bound... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW assists with major West Australian flood emergency response at Regional WA.

access_time 10:22am • Jan 15, 2023
place Regional WA
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MOONEY MOONEY CREEK | #FRNSW Crews are on scene after a multi vehicle crash on the M1. Traffic delays to be expected. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @CCoastCouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 01:57pm • Jan 13, 2023
place Mooney Mooney Creek
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TAMWORTH | #FRNSW FFs have set up an exclusion zone and have fire protection and monitoring in place after a gas main burst on Flagstaff Rd. @nswpolice @TamworthCouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 01:13pm • Jan 13, 2023
place Tamworth
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RYDE | #FRNSW FFs are on scene after wires have come down on Lane Cove Rd. @CityofRyde @nswpolice View on X [external link]

access_time 10:11am • Jan 13, 2023
place Ryde
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BANKSMEADOW | #FRNSW Crews are on scene at a train derailment after two merging trains collided. No persons injured. @BaysideNSW View on X [external link]

access_time 07:52am • Jan 13, 2023
place Banksmeadow
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An image relating to the news item Fire and Rescue NSW technology helps crews extinguish large blaze in Illawarra
Fire and Rescue NSW technology helps crews extinguish large blaze in Illawarra | West Wollongong

A high-tech drone and a new fire tanker have proved critical in helping Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews extinguish a major fire in West Wollongong. At its peak, 50 firefighters and 14 fire trucks responded to the blaze in a... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW technology helps crews extinguish large blaze in Illawarra at West Wollongong.

access_time 04:57pm • Jan 12, 2023
place West Wollongong
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TEA GARDENS | #FRNSW FFs are working to contain a diesel spill after a truck ruptured its fuel tank south bound on the Pacific Highway on the states mid coast. View on X [external link]

access_time 03:14pm • Jan 12, 2023
place Tea Gardens
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SUTTON | #FRNSW FFs are working to extinguish a fire that has engulfed a garage on Bridges Rd. @queanbeyanage View on X [external link]

access_time 12:46pm • Jan 12, 2023
place Sutton
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SOMERSBY | #FRNSW Crews are responding to a truck crash on Peats Ridge Rd. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @CCoastCouncil View on X [external link]

access_time 10:51am • Jan 12, 2023
place Somersby
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BORENORE | #FRNSW FFs are on scene after a fuel truck has crashed down an embankment on Amaroo Rd in the states west. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @NSWRFS View on X [external link]

access_time 09:05am • Jan 12, 2023
place Borenore
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ROSEVILLE | #FRNSW Crews are responding to a building fire on Barcoo St. @nswpolice @WilloughbyCity View on X [external link]

access_time 08:09am • Jan 12, 2023
place Roseville
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Firefighters battling intense house fire | West Wollongong

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are protecting neighbouring properties as an intense house fire continues to burn tonight in Wollongong West. Shortly after 3pm, numerous Triple Zero (000) calls were received about smoke issuing from the property in Highway Ave. More... Learn more about the Firefighters battling intense house fire at West Wollongong.

access_time 08:13pm • Jan 11, 2023
place West Wollongong
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WOLLONGONG | #FRNSW Crews are on scene at a boat fire on Endeavour Dr. @Wollongong_City View on X [external link]

access_time 01:27pm • Jan 11, 2023
place Wollongong
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BELLAMBI | #FRNSW FFs are working to extinguish a house fire on Brompton Rd. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice @Wollongong_City View on X [external link]

access_time 10:43am • Jan 11, 2023
place Bellambi
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CHARLESTOWN | #FRNSW Crews are on scene at two car crash on Tiral St. No persons trapped. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @lakemac View on X [external link]

access_time 09:46am • Jan 11, 2023
place Charlestown
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Firefighters battle grass fires along rail line | Lavington

More than 50 firefighters and a water-bombing aircraft are attacking a series of grass fires that have broken out along a rail line in Albury on the NSW-Victoria border. A fire initially broke out on an empty grain train that stopped... Learn more about the Firefighters battle grass fires along rail line at Lavington.

access_time 06:33pm • Jan 10, 2023
place Lavington
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