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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 | Update 2 | #FRNSW and @RFS have the fire contained in Morton Park. Large areas of the fire cannot be safely accessed by FFs so we are allowing it to burn out. @Wollongong_City There are no evacuations and no property is under threat. View on X [external link]
Blacktown | #FRNSW working @ Main St and Sunnyholt Rd where a large water main has ruptured. FFs walked an occupant out of a flooding shop, uninjuried. @SydneyWaterNews to turn off and repair. Significant traffic disruptions. @blacktowncc @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
PORT KEMBLA | Update 1 #FRNSW and @RFS have numerous fire trucks working to extinguish a slow moving fire in dense scrub @ Morton Park area. Fire trucks in position to protect property, although none in danger at this stage. @Wollongong_City @nswpolice View on X [external link]
PORT KEMBLA | #FRNSW working to extinguish a fire in an area of bush behind Hixson St and Robertson St. in attendance. @Wollongong_City View on X [external link]
WAREEMBA | #FRNSW are working to extinguish a car fire on Cecil St. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have used hydraulic tools to free one of five teenagers injured in a car crash in Sydney's south-west today. Shortly after 6am, emergency services were called to Stoney Creek Road in Beverly Hills, after reports... Learn more about the FRNSW crews cut free one of five teenagers injured in crash at Beverly Hills.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are working to contain a major fuel leak on a coal train, near Lithgow in the Central Tablelands. Around 8:30am today, the train was travelling near Portland Cullen Bullen Road and Red Springs Road in... Learn more about the Major diesel leak after fuel tank ruptures on coal train at Cullen Bullen.
MORTDALE | #FRNSW crews have quickly extinguished a fire within a kitchen after reports of a unit fire. @NSWAmbulance are also in attendance. View on X [external link]
BASS HILL | #FRNSW are on scene at a four car crash on the Hume Hwy. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are also providing assistance. View on X [external link]
Over 500 @NSWRFS Brigades will be open to the public this weekend for the 2022 Get Ready Weekend. It's your chance to speak with local volunteers, see what they do, and learn how to protect yourself and your home from the risk of bush fire. Find an event: View on X [external link]
MINTO | #FRNSW crews are on scene at a house fire after reports of smoke issuing from the roof. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice are also in attendance. View on X [external link]
PUNCHBOWL | #FRNSW are currently working to extinguish a fire located within a furniture factory on Charlescotte Ave. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are on scene. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have pulled a man from a burning unit block in Sydney's south this morning. Shortly after 3am, emergency services were called to the three-storey building on Park Road in Hurstville. Flames and large amounts of smoke... Learn more about the FRNSW firefighters rescue man from burning unit at Hurstville.
GLENDENNING | #FRNSW are currently assisting at a two car crash south bound on the M7. View on X [external link]
Earlier today, firefighters from Menai Fire Station came across this spiky individual, looking sharp as ever, dodging traffic on a busy local road Thankfully firefighter Carly and the crew were on hand to rescue the echidna, relocating it to nearby bushland #PreparedForAnything View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighter, Gavin Clifton, is just days away from his latest fund-raising venture for charity, climbing 16 hours non-stop up and down the Furber Steps at Katoomba in the Blue Mountains. Gavin, an On-call (Retained) firefighter, based... Learn more about the Firefighter reaches higher as he scales the Furber Steps for charity at Katoomba.
CESSNOCK | #FRNSW crews are currently on scene at Subway on Charlton St after a chemical spill. All staff safely self evacuated. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are in attendance. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is continuing to investigate the cause of a house fire at St Ives, on Sydney's upper north shore. The blaze broke out on Coppins Close around 8:20pm. More than 40 firefighters attacked the flames, which towered above... Learn more about the FRNSW investigates cause of major fire at St Ives.
ST IVES | Update #FRNSW expert fire scene investigators are on site with @nswpolice forensic specialists exploring how and where this fire started. The home has been severely damaged and will probably need to be demolished. @krgcouncil View on X [external link]
ST IVES | Update 2 #FRNSW will remain on scene overnight it is unsafe to enter the structure to get final extinguishment on the now smouldering fire. Investigations to continue tomorrow, 3 people self evacuated no injuries. View on X [external link]
ST IVES | Update 1 - FFs have stopped the fire from spreading to adjoining homes, now working to completely extinguish this will take several hours. There has been some collapse, the ladder truck is working the fire from above. Neighbours evacuated. View on X [external link]
ST IVES | #FRNSW has 7 fire trucks and 26 FFs working to contain a blaze in a two level home in Coppins Close. The first arriving truck reported venting through the roof high into the air. @krgcouncil @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance View on X [external link]
A veteran Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighter has visited more than 400 homes during a one-person mission to save lives and protect property on the state’s South Coast. Station Officer John Matthews has worked out of Avalon on Sydney’s Northern... Learn more about the Introducing the ‘Smoke Alarm King’ – a South Coast firefighter saving lives through home safety education at Ulladulla.
CABRAMATTA WEST | #FRNSW crews are currently working to extinguish a fire within a garage attached to a two storey house. All residents have been safely evacuated. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are on scene. View on X [external link]
September 11 marks a very sad day in history. Today we pay our greatest respects to the 412 emergency services workers, including 343 firefighters, who lost their lives trying to save others in New York City on that day. They will never be forgotten. View on X [external link]
WILEY PARK | #FRNSW has contained a fire in a row of shops on King Georges Rd.@nswpolice @NSWAmbulance. We have more than 30 FFs on scene. View on X [external link]
Statement for Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner Paul Baxter QSO On behalf of Fire and Rescue NSW, I wish to express my heartfelt condolences on the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. The late Her Majesty was an extraordinary and well-respected... Learn more about the at Vale Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
LEWISHAM | #FRNSW are currently working to extinguish a car fire on Cook St. @nswpolice are assisting with traffic control in the area. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are battling a blaze in a house at Fairfield, in Sydney's south-west. A Triple-Zero (000) call, reporting an explosion and flames, was made to authorities just after 2pm. 13 fire trucks were dispatched to the Orchard... Learn more about the Firefighters battling house fire at Fairfield.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has issued a warning about charging batteries correctly following a house fire in Ryde overnight. Firefighters were called to the Bowden Street home around 10.20 pm after reports of an explosion. Crews arrived on scene to find... Learn more about the FRNSW issues warning of charging batteries correctly at Ryde.
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