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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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Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have managed to record the devastation caused by the flash-flooding which has struck the state's Central West over the past 24 hours. Driving through the tiny town of Eugowra as part of their damage assessments,... Learn more about the FRNSW assessment teams capture footage showing extent of flood damage at Central West.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews believe a faulty air conditioner started a fire that destroyed a home yesterday at Liverpool, in Sydney's south-west. Numerous Triple Zero (000) calls were received about smoke issuing from the property in Mayberry Crescent shortly... Learn more about the Faulty air conditioner deemed the cause of house fire at Liverpool.
More than 30 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have battled a large blaze today at a construction site at Airds, in Sydney's south-west. Ten fire trucks were dispatched to the scene in Riverside Drive after the intensely hot blaze broke... Learn more about the Firefighters battle intense plastics blaze at Airds.
ST ANDREWS | #FRNSW Crews have quickly extinguished a kitchen fire preventing fire from spreading through a house on Edinburgh Cres. One occupant of the house has been treated for minor burns and smoke inhalation. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice are also in attendance. @FRNSW_MS3 View on X [external link]
AIRDS | #FRNSW Update: fire in a large quantity of plastic baffling used to build retention dams has been contained. Fire is expected to smoulder for several hours. HAZMAT on scene monitoring water run off. View on X [external link]
AIRDS | #FRNSW - update 1. Fire in a large quantity of plastic tubing used in construction. The fire is outdoors is not spreading but is producing thick black smoke. Avoid the area, residence near by to close windows, doors and vents as a precaution. View on X [external link]
AIRDS | #FRNSW working to extinguish a large stockpile of plastic building components that is on fire @ Riverside Dr behind the shopping centre. This fire is producing large volumes of thick black smoke. 9 fire trucks with 30 FFs on scene, the fire is contained. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) specialists have teamed up with NSW Ambulance Special Casualty Access Team (SCAT) paramedics to reach a man, trapped on a ledge by floodwaters today at Tahmoor, south-west of Sydney. The 20-year-old man found himself stranded on... Learn more about the Firefighter lowered to rescue man trapped on ledge above Mermaid Pool - Video at Tahmoor.
TAHMOOR | #FRNSW Firefighters and Paramedics have rescue a man who was trapped 25 meters down a cliff at Mermaid Pools. The gentleman is currently being assessed by paramedics but appears not to have any serious injury. View on X [external link]
WARWICK FARM | #FRNSW - 6 x working to contain a fire in an abandoned motel (opp the race track ) on the Hume Highway. FFs will still conduct a search, there is significant traffic impact city bound. @nswpolice @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
TAHMOOR | #FRNSW working to retrieve a man who is stuck at the bottom of a 25 meter cliff at the Mermaid Pool. Access is difficult due to recent rain only 4WD. FFs will use speciaist equipment to get to the base of the cliff. @NSWRFS @nswpolice also on scene assisting View on X [external link]
AHMOOR | #FRNSW working to retrieve a man who is stuck at the bottom of a 25 meter cliff at the Mermaid Pool. Access is difficult due to recent rain only 4WD. FFs will use speciaist equipment to get to the base of the cliff. @NSWRFS @nswpolice also on scene assisting View on X [external link]
We've deployed emergency teams to #Eugowra, in the state's Central West, which has been inundated by intense floodwaters. A specialist in-water rescue team and a strike team leader left FRNSW headquarters in Sydney this afternoon, bound for the township View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is deploying emergency teams to Eugowra, in the state's Central West, which has been inundated by intense floodwaters, resulting in more than 100 rescues. A specialist in-water rescue team and a strike team leader left FRNSW... Learn more about the FRNSW teams on the way to flood-impacted Eugowra at Central West.
THIRROUL | #FRNSW Crews are responding to a two car crash on Lawrence Hargrave Dr, with reports that an occupant of one vehicle is trapped. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice @Wollongong_City View on X [external link]
SWANSEA | #FRNSW FFs are working to extinguish a house fire on Parbury Rd. Strong wind conditions are driving the fire with neighbouring property under threat. @nswpolice @NSWRFS @NSWAmbulance are all attending. View on X [external link]
PARKES | #FRNSW FFs are working to extinguish an old unoccupied train carriage that is well alight in a holding yard on May St. @nswpolice are also attending. View on X [external link]
BEROWRA HEIGHTS | #FRNSW are on scene after scaffolding has come loose and is now leaning over driveways and a neighbouring property on Berowra Waters Rd. View on X [external link]
SADRINGHAM | #FRNSW FFs are using a specialist aerial fire fighting truck to remove a large tree branch that has snapped and hanging dangerously over a walkway on Riverside Dr. View on X [external link]
GREENACRE | #FRNSW Crews are working to contain a large paint spill on Stacey St. @nswpolice are also assistance. Traffic delays to be expected. View on X [external link]
The Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew in the Central West town of Molong has helped rescue trapped residents, stranded in roof-high floodwaters overnight. The Molong team of firefighters rushed into action around midnight, assisting the State Emergency Service and other... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW crews rescuing stranded residents of Molong at Molong.
GOULBURN | #FRNSW FFs are on scene after a gas main has been ruptured by construction on Goodsmith St. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have carried out a mission to rescue a wayward puppy which fell into a sewer pipe today at Lake Macquarie. Emergency services were called to the incident at a home in Northcote Avenue, Swansea Heights,... Learn more about the FRNSW plucks puppy out of a tight squeeze at Swansea Heads.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters, dropping supplies to flood-hit farmers, have quickly changed gears, rushing in to attack a house fire at Walgett, in the state's north. FRNSW Strike Team 'Juliet' was delivering food and other groceries by boat to... Learn more about the FRNSW flood team calls on firefighting skills to extinguish house fire at Walgett.
PYMBLE | #FRNSW Specialist Hazardous Materials FFs have responded to an incident after a person was overcome by fumes mixing hydrochloric acid and chlorine. FFs neutralised the chemical mixture and monitored the property to make sure it is now safe @NSWAmbulance @krgcouncil View on X [external link]
TURVEY PARK (Wagga Wagga) | #FRNSW FFs are on scene after an over sized truck has taken down power lines Mitchelmore St View on X [external link]
EASTERN CREEK | #FRNSW Crews are on scene at a two car crash on Rooty Hill Rd South. FFs are using hydraulic rescue tools to gain access to and free one occupant. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are also on scene. @blacktowncc View on X [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Over the next few days, the #NSWRFS and other fire agencies will be taking advantage of favourable weather conditions to conduct hazard reduction burning. Please be aware smoke may settle in low lying areas. For more information on burns near you, visit: View on X [external link]
QUAKERS HILL | #FRNSW FFs are on scene after a car has left the road road and crashed through a fence on Barnier Dr. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are in attendance. View on X [external link]
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. 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.