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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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PORT KEMBLA | #FRNSW crews have quickly extinguished a kitchen fire preventing any further damage to a unit on Northcliffe Dr. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are on scene View on X [external link]
FORESTVILLE | #FRNSW crews have extinguished a solar panel fire on Melwood Ave. View on X [external link]
HARDEN | #FRNSW FFs are working to free a horse that has become stuck up to its shoulders in a sink hole. @NSWRFS are also in attendance. View on X [external link]
BANGOR | #FRNSW has prevented a fire that took hold in a domestic garage on Derribong Cr from spreading to adjoining properties. All persons safetly evacuated. @nswpolic View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is celebrating a major milestone for Lakemba Fire Station, marking a century since the brigade was established and its first fire trucks rolled out. The Haldon Street building was constructed for 3,679 pounds – or approximately... Learn more about the Celebrating 100 years of Lakemba Fire Station keeping communities safe at Lakemba.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) specialists have used hydraulic rescue tools to free a driver from the wreckage of a two vehicle crash today at Abbotsbury, in Sydney's South West. Two trucks collided on The Horsley Drive just before 10am. NSW Police... Learn more about the Truck driver freed from crash wreckage at Abbotsbury.
MEERSCHAUM VALE (Ballina) | #FRNSW crews are on scene after a truck has rolled on Wardell Rd. @nswpolice rescue are assisting with gaining access to the trapped driver. @NSWAmbulance are also in attendance. View on X [external link]
A working smoke alarm has allowed residents to escape a ferocious house fire at St Clair, in Sydney's west. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls about a large volume of smoke and flames issuing from the... Learn more about the Working smoke alarm saves residents from ferocious house fire at St Clair.
WETHERILL PARK | #FRNSW at a two truck crash on The Horsley Drive. FFs working off ladders using hydraulic tools to push the dashboard off one of the drivers who is trapped by the legs. @NSWAmbulance stabilising the driver. @nswpolice @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
ABBOTSBURY | #FRNSW FFs are using hydraulic rescue tools to free a trapped driver after a two car crash on The Horsley Drive. @NSWAmbulance and @NSWAmbulance are on scene. @fairfieldtoday View on X [external link]
GAROO (Tamworth) | #FRNSW are en route to a truck roll over on Lindsays Gap Rd. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are assisting. View on X [external link]
St Clair | #FRNSW working to contain a fire in a home and garage on Cassia Cl. Seven and 24 on scene, all persons accounted for. @nswpolice @penrithcouncil View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is helping lead a major operation to maintain community safety and restore vital services after a major gas leak in the state's Central West. Bathurst's largest gas pipeline, running under the Macquarie River, ruptured overnight. The incident... Learn more about the FRNSW issues safety reminder as major gas pipeline ruptures at Bathurst.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has been helping reinforce sandbag levees to protect vulnerable properties in the flood-impacted western Riverina. The Edward River and Billabong Creek in Moulamein are now flooding, currently at 5.76 metres and expected to peak at 5.9... Learn more about the FRNSW protecting historic buildings in flood zones at Riverina.
PALM BEACH | #FRNSW crews have protected a large colony of Powerful Owls during a Hazard Reduction of approximately 1 hectare of bushland in the Palm Beach area today. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has extinguished a large fire which engulfed a two storey home under construction in Sydney's south west overnight. Multiple Triple Zero (000) calls were received about the blaze which broke out in the property on Jindabyne... Learn more about the Fire destroys home under construction at Bossley Park.
GUILDFORD | #FRNSW crews are on scene after a car crashed and rolled over on Woodville Rd. FFs are working to free an occupant of the vehicle. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are also on scene View on X [external link]
BLACKTOWN | #FRNSW are on scene after a car and motorcycle crash on Main St. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are in attendance. Traffic delays in the area to be expected. View on X [external link]
WETHERILL PARK | #FRNSW crews are on scene after cutting equipment started a fire in a large building. The fire was extinguished by fire sprinklers. FFs are now working to make the area safe for workers to return. View on X [external link]
DUNDAS | #FRNSW FFs are working to extinguish a car fire on Dorahy St. One occupant of the vehicle has suffered smoke inhalation. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are in attendance. View on X [external link]
WAVERLEY | #FRNSW have extinguished a fire in a school dormatory on Albion Street. Six and 22 battled the blaze. 55 people have been evacuated, no injuires reported. FFs have cleared the building of toxic smoke. Fire is being investigated. View on X [external link]
YAGOONA | #FRNSW crews are on scene after sheets of glass have fallen from a truck on the Hume Hwy. @nswpolice are assisting. Westbound traffic is impacted. @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has flown three disaster response teams into the flood-impacted South West Slopes, carrying out nearly 100 rapid damage assessments (RDAs) over three hours. Supporting the NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) led operation, FRNSW conducted 83... Learn more about the FRNSW carries out rapid damage assessments in flood zones at Cootamundra / Forbes.
A roof has collapsed on a property following a house fire in Raymond Terrace near Port Stephens earlier today. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) crews responded to numerous Triple Zero (000) calls about the... Learn more about the Roof collapse following house fire at Raymond Terrace.
WELLINGTON (Dubbo) | #FRNSW crews are currently battling a house fire on Swift St with neighbouring houses under threat. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @NSWRFS are all in attendance. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighter Christopher ‘Burra’ McHughes is one of four people in the running for the 2023 NSW Young Australian of the Year award, with the winner to be announced at a ceremony in Sydney tonight. The respected... Learn more about the FRNSW firefighter nominated for 2023 NSW Young Australian of the Year at Brewarrina.
GUILDFORD | #FRNSW crews are working to extinguish a large electrical kiosk fire on Cross St. @nswpolice are in attendance. Cross St is closed with traffic diversions in place. View on X [external link]
CABRAMATTA | #FRNSW FFs are on scene at St Johns Rd after power lines have come down across the road. Traffic is impacted with diversions now in place. @nswpolice @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
RAYMOND TERRACE | #FRNSW are currently working to extinguish a house fire on Woodlands Pl. All occupants have been evacuated. @NSWRFS are also in attendance. @PSCouncil View on X [external link]
ST MARYS | #FRNSW are on scene after large volumes of smoke were reported coming from a factory on Anne St. @nswpolice are also in attendance. @penrithcouncil 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.