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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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RATHMINES (Lake Macquarie) | #FRNSW working to contain a fire is a home on Somersham Ave. Arriving FFs report house well alight with an acetylene gas cylinder venting (this is not good) the cylinder could explode. FFs working from covered positions. @nswpolice @lakemac View on X [external link]
Floodwaters can rise rapidly. Overnight this bridge in #Bathurst was covered by the Macquarie River Theres no safe depth for driving through floodwater If you come across a flooded road or bridge do not attempt to cross it. Turn around and find an alternative route. View on X [external link]
Across the state, #FRNSW crews have been preparing for expected heavy rains and flooding Station Officer Craig Bennett had this message for our Strike Teams and all those in affected areas. Remember, don't drive, ride or walk through flood water. If it's flooded, forget it! View on X [external link]
NORTH RYDE | #FRNSW #RESCUE trucks from Eastwood and Gordon will need to cut a driver out of a vehicle after it crashed into a power pole in a suburban street. FFs provided initial emergency first aid until the arrival @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice @CityofRyde View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has pre-positioned specialist flood rescue teams into the state’s central and western regions, with heavy rainfall and flooding to continue over the next few days. Three FRNSW strike teams have been deployed to Bathurst, Forbes and... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW deploys strike teams ahead of more severe weather at Central & Western NSW.
PHEASANTS NEST | #FRNSW working to ext a fire in a B Double truck with the @NSWRFS at the south bound service station on the Hume Hwy. Fuel bowsers and the awning also involved. @LiveTrafficSyd @nswpolice View on X [external link]
SEVEN HILLS | #HAZMAT crews in attendance at a metal recycling yard on Abbott Rd. Unknown substance leaking from a gas cylinder. Approx 15 local evacs, three people affected. Safety zone established, @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice assisting #FRNSW View on X [external link]
CARRINGTON | #FRNSW are using the ladder truck to extinguish a fire in a dust extraction system attached to a grain silo i Denison St. 75 people evacuated, all persons are accounted for. Specialist firefighters are on scene monitoring heat transfer in the system. @CityNewcastle View on X [external link]
GLEBE | Broadway Shopping Centre | Update 2 - FFs continue to cool an overheated gearbox motor in a travelator on the grnd floor. The heat is causing some burning and the emitting of carbon monoxide gas. Hazmat crews are on site with mechanics. The centre is currently closed. View on X [external link]
GLEBE | Broadway Shopping Centre | UPDATE, fire in an escalator gear box is now extinguished. Approx 100 evacs, centre is closed at the moment, power has been switched off, escalator mechanic in attendance. #FRNSW will depart shortly. View on X [external link]
BROKEN HILL | #FRNSW fighting a fire in a home on Gaffney Lane. The house is totally involved with flames leaping through the roof. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @NSWRFS assisting. View on X [external link]
GLEBE | #FRNSW are working a fire in an escalator on the ground floor of the Broadway shopping centre. Fire is being contained using carbon dioxide extinguishers. Escalator mechanic is on site, some evacuations as a precaution. @sydneycity_csc @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
CHULLORA | #FRNSW Update 1 - Fire extinguished in a pump. FFs remaining on site to ensure there has been no fire extension in the insulated wall panels using a heat seeking camera. One person suffering smoke inhalation treated by FFs and handover to @NSWAmbulance View on X [external link]
CHULLORA | #FRNSW working to contain a fire in a food processing factory on the Hume Highway. FFs are reporting it is a fire in a vacuum pump. As a precaution the factory has been evacuated of several hundred workers. Three fire trucks in attendance. @ourcbcity View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are working to extinguish a large fire in a row of a shops in Sydney's south. The blaze broke out around 11:30am at the intersection of Geeves Lane and the Princes Highway in Rockdale. More than... Learn more about the Fire inside shopping strip brought under control at Rockdale.
ROCKDALE | #FRNSW Update from Geeves Ave and Princess Hwy. Fire is contained, FFs now working to extinguish hot spots and are checking for hidden fire spread. No injuries reported, cause of fire is being investigated. Princess Hwy is still closed in both directions View on X [external link]
ROCKDALE | Update 1 - #FRNSW has increased the response to this fire on Geeves Ave. FFs are working to stop the fire spreading to more buildings. We have more than 16 and 70 FFs on scene. Princess Highway is impacted @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
ROCKDALE | #FRNSW working to contain a blaze in a 2 storey building on Geeves Ave. More than 12 x & 45 FFs working the fire. Traffic is impacted on the Princess Highway. @LiveTrafficSyd @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance @BaysideNSW View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has extinguished a large fire which engulfed a factory in Sydney's west this morning. The blaze broke out around 6.30am inside a building, containing bookbinding equipment, on Clapham Road in Regents Park. More than 15 fire trucks... Learn more about the FRNSW crews extinguish large factory fire at Regents Park.
REGENTS PARK | #FRNSW Update 1: our response to this fire has been increased to more than 15 fire trucks and 60 FFs. The buildings contents includes highly flammable thinners and glues. No adjoining buildings under threat at this stage. @LiveTrafficSyd @ourcbcity View on X [external link]
REGENTS PARK | #FRNSW fighting a major blaze in a single level warehouse on Clapham Rd. Currently seven fire trucks and 27 FFs working the fire. @nswpolice & @NSWAmbulance supporting our operations. @ourcbcity View on X [external link]
NEUTRAL BAY | #FRNSW have contained a fire on the second level of a 2 level unit block on Military Rd. Firefighting operations supported by @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance. 6 fire trucks and 22 FF on scene @NthSydCouncil View on X [external link]
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GEURIE (north of) | #FRNSW and @VRArescue working to free three people trapped in the wreckage of a two vehicle crash on the Mitchell Highway. @nswpolice @NSWRFS @NSWAmbulance @LiveTrafficNSW @DubboCouncil. Highway is currently closed. View on X [external link]
We're back at the #DeniUteMuster with our emergency services partners to make sure the event is a safe one for the many patrons Weve been visiting motorhomes and caravans to talk fire safety, check smoke alarms, and install new ones for free if required. Great work team! View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have responded to major flooding inside an apartment building on Sydney's Lower North Shore. Around 6:30am today, a hot water pipe burst on the third level of the building on Mowbray Road West, Lane Cove... Learn more about the Major flooding impacts apartment building at Lane Cove North.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have been called back to two adjoining townhouses in Sydney's south-west, which were gutted by fire overnight, after rubble began to reignite. Firefighters were called to Abrahams Road, Claymore just after midnight following reports that... Learn more about the Fire destroys abandoned townhouses at Claymore.
MINMI | #FRNSW working to extinguish a car fire on the M1 Motorway (Nth Bound) near Black Hill Rd. FFs report the car is well alight with one lane blocked @nswpolice are attending to assist with traffic managment. @CityNewcastle @LiveTrafficNSW View on X [external link]
National Police Remembrance Day is an opportunity for everyone to remember and honour those whose lives have been lost while performing their duty as police officers. Today and everyday, we thank them for their service and sacrifice View on X [external link]
MASCOT | #FRNSW attacking a blaze on the second level of a three level complex. 7 are on scene with 22 FFs at work. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance assisting. 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.