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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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TOONGABBIE | #FRNSW are at a unit fire. Crews arrived to find a mattress alight in a garage, which has been extinguished. FFs are now venting the garage to clear of smoke. Do not leave flames unattended. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is continuing to assist residents, struggling to deal with flood damage to their homes. With floodwaters receding, FRNSW Strike Teams have hit the streets of the Hawkesbury and Central Coast areas, helping neighbourhoods mop up water,... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW continues flood clean-up efforts - Video at Tuggerah Lakes.
RT @NSWRFS: A great example of why you should never drive through flood waters, as it’s not possible to tell the condition of the road until the flood waters recede. This road in Wiseman’s Ferry will be closed for some time as significant repairs are required before it can be reopened. View on X [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: A visual snapshot of our response to the most recent flood and storm event. Every day we continue to allocate resources to assist the @NSWSES in ensuring that communities can return to normalcy as soon as possible. View on X [external link]
Since 1 June, 9 people have lost their lives in house fires in NSW - more than double the entire 2021 winter death toll of four. Two fatal blazes in the past 24 hours have prompted an urgent call for residents, landlords and tenants to make sure they have a working smoke alarm. View on X [external link]
A working smoke alarm has woken a sleeping tenant during a fire this morning in an apartment block at Granville in Sydney's west. The blaze broke out just before 5.30am on the third level of the unit block in Blaxcell Street. 15... Learn more about the Working smoke alarm saves sleeping tenant at Granville.
OATLANDS | #FRNSW on scene at motor vehicle accident causing traffic delays near Kissing Point Road and James Ruse Dr. Please take care while driving in the area @LiveTrafficSyd View on X [external link]
GRANVILLE | #FRNSW responded to 000 calls this morning to unit fire. Occupants self-evacuated prior to @FRNSW arrival. FFs extinguished the blaze, and are currently clearly unit of smoke. #WinterSafety #GetOutStayOut View on X [external link]
NARELLAN | Update: #FRNSW with amazing support from @NSWSES and the veterinarian were able to safely remove the cow from the mud using slings and muscle power! Remember to watch out for your animals and livestock in every changing flood waters! View on X [external link]
NARELLAN | #FRNSW is currently rescuing a cow, that has become stuck in a flooding dam. Technical animal rescue crews are at work to extricate the animal. @NSWSES and a veterinarian are also on scene providing assistance View on X [external link]
MASCOT | #FRNSW are on route to motor vehicle accident Southbound on General Holmes Drive. @nswpolice are also on route. Please give way to all Emergency Vehicles, slow down and #TakeCaution driving in the area View on X [external link]
MT DRUITT | #FRNSW attended a factory unit fire this morning. @nswpolice were in attendance when crews arrived to find car and tyres previously alight, smoke still issuing. 1 patient was transported to hospital by @NSWAmbulance for burns to hands. View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has extinguished a unit fire in Dulwich Hill in Sydney's Inner West. Crews received multiple Triple Zero (000) calls about smoke issuing from a three-storey unit block in Denison Road at 9.30 am. On arrival, firefighters... Learn more about the Unit fire at Dulwich Hill.
A fire that ripped through a three-storey apartment building in Parramatta earlier this morning has claimed the life of a man. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received multiple Triple Zero (000) calls about the fire in Campbell Street around 2:45 am.... Learn more about the Fatal unit fire at Parramatta.
DULWICH HILL | HAPPENING NOW #FRNSW are on scene at unit fire on Denison Rd. FFs are extinguishing the blaze on 2nd storey, and extricated 1 resident with burns. #StaySafe View on X [external link]
PARRAMATTA | #FRNSW arrived to a 3rd storey unit ablaze this early morning. FFs made entry to extinguish the fire, and ladder platform rescued a resident from a balcony. @NSWAmbulance transported 2 residents. @FRNSW and @nswpolice remain on scene to determine the cause and origin View on X [external link]
CARABOST (Greater Hume) #FRNSW Rescue FFs from Tumbarumba working to free a driver who is trapped in the wreckage of a vehilce on Tumbarumb Rd. FFs are using hydraulic tools to cut the driver out with @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice @NSWRFS also in attendance. @HumeCityCouncil View on X [external link]
BALLADORAN | #FRNSW from Gildandra and Hazaroudous Materials response team from Dubbo are in attendance with @NSWRFS at truck leaking large quantity of cooking oil on Newell Highway. Poss caused by a damaged trailer @LiveTrafficSyd @nswpolice View on X [external link]
SOUTH MAROOTA | #FRNSW specialist Hazardous Materials and Rescue units are responding to reports of a helicopter crash in a remote area. @NSWRFS @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance also attending. View on X [external link]
PORT STEPHENS (Oyster Cove) | #FRNSW Firefighters working to contain an oil spill from a boat abandond on the edge of a fire trail. FFs using absorbent booms to protect waterway and are contain leaking oils with aborbents @NSWRFS and @PSCouncil Rangers also assisting. View on X [external link]
SOUTH GRAFTON | #FRNSW FFs just arrived at a house well alight on Armidale St. LPG cylinders exposed.@NSWRFS assisting. @nswpolice @NSWAmbulance. Ask FRNSW #safetyvisits View on X [external link]
CONDELL PARK | #FRNSW fighting a fire in a warehouse @ Birch St. Seven fire trucks and approx 28 FFs working the fire. Traffic blocked on Marion and Birch Streets. @nswpolice @LiveTrafficSyd @NSWAmbulance View on X [external link]
CASULA | #FRNSW on Campbelltown Road @truckcrash (on its side). FFs using cutting equipment so truck can be pulled back onto its wheels. FFs also cleaning up oil spill. @LiveTrafficSyd @nswpolice View on X [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Strike Teams are currently on the ground, assisting residents in the Sydney streets worst affected by flooding. Dozens of FRNSW firefighters have been going door-to-door, conducting Rapid Damage Assessments (RDA’s) and offering advice and support... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW Strike Teams assessing flood damage at Windsor.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) extinguished a house fire in Rockdale this morning. Crews attended the property on Kent Street around 8:10 am. On arrival, firefighters found large volumes of smoke issuing from the single-level home. Crews went to work quickly and contained... Learn more about the House fire at Rockdale .
Five additional Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Strike Teams have been sent into the Sydney flood zones today to assist clean-up and damage assessment efforts. The crews were assembled and briefed this morning at FRNSW's Emergency Services Academy at Orchard Hills. Tasked... Learn more about the Additional Fire and Rescue NSW Strike Teams deployed to flood zones at Orchard Hills.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) extinguished a house fire in Parramatta early this morning. Crews responded to the fire in a two-level property on George Street around 6.15 am. More than 30 firefighters worked to contain and extinguish the blaze which started... Learn more about the House Fire at Parramatta.
Senior Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have praised the actions of a passer-by who entered a burning house and saved a woman's life today at Batlow, in the state's south-west slopes. The local school cleaner was walking to work around... Learn more about the Firefighters praise hero neighbour after house fire at Batlow.
A joint Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and State Emergency Service in-water team has rescued two families in separate operations in the Hunter flood zones. Strike Team Charlie One, comprising two FRNSW in-water experts and two SES technicians, arrived at an... Learn more about the Firefighters and SES rescue stranded families at Hunter Valley.
More than 100 people were evacuated following a unit fire in a multi-storey residential building in Ultimo early this morning. A fire broke out in a sixth-floor unit in Quay Street around 3.15 am. A sprinkler system activated and extinguished the fire.... Learn more about the 100 people evacuated following unit fire at Ultimo.
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.