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For the first time in a flood emergency, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is using Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), or drones, as reconnaissance units to assess floodwater hazards and warn "In-water" rescue teams. FRNSW has deployed "In-water" rescue teams to... Learn more about the Drones used to recon floodwaters at Lismore.
You may have heard of firefighters rescuing cats up trees...but a dog?! Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews in the flood zone at Lismore have saved a dog, trapped in a tree for three days. Crews from Lismore fire station were dealing... Learn more about the Dog stuck up tree at Lismore.
MERRIWA | A flatbed semi has crashed and rolled on the Golden Highway 10km west of Merriwa. The driver is trapped and the highway is closed. #FRNSW, @VRArescue, @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are assigned to this incident. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are at the scene of a fire in a factory at Port Kembla, on the state's south coast. The fire is in a large metal processing area of the factory on Springhill Road. Fire crews, in... Learn more about the Factory Fire at Port Kembla.
A Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew, cut off by floodwaters at Coraki in the Northern Rivers district, has saved the life of a person suffering a heart attack. The crew was on duty at the Fire Station in Adams Street... Learn more about the Coraki rescue at Coraki.
OURIMBAH | A car has hit a fuel truck which is now leaking on the M1. #FRNSW HAZMAT crews are in attendance with @nswpolice, @NSWAmbulance and @NSWRFS. Traffic is affected. View on Twitter [external link]
NTH PARRAMATTA | #FRNSW is has responded to reports of an explosion in a toilet block at a school on Masons Dr. A small fire was found and extinguished. One person is being treated for smoke inhalation. 200 students and 16 staff evacuated. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are attending a hazardous materials incident at a waste transfer station at Eastern Creek in western Sydney. Numerous NSW Ambulances are en-route to the premises in Kangaroo Avenue where 16 workers have been affected by... Learn more about the Hazardous Materials Incident at Eastern Creek.
WATERLOO | 100 residents self-evacuated after a scooter battery exploded while charging earlier this morning in a unit on Lachlan St. A small fire started but was extinguished. View on Twitter [external link]
RIGHT IN THE FEELS | Our in-water rescue team trekked five km through rugged terrain to reach a stranded family. After rappelling down a ravine and erecting ladders to carry out the rescue, were pleased to report that everyones safe and well, and out of harms way. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have overcome floodwaters to carry out a rescue of a furry kind at Wallacia, in Sydney's west. Just before midday today, Teddy, the Irish Wolfhound, was having life-threatening complications after an operation a few days... Learn more about the Teddy the Dog Rescued at Wallacia.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews, working with State Emergency Service and NSW Ambulance paramedics, have rescued three people and seven puppies, trapped in rugged terrain in floodwaters, 50km from Casino. The joint team was deployed to reach a seriously traumatised... Learn more about the Puppies and baby saved from floods at Casino.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have provided medical treatment to a resident after his garage caught fire overnight at Mayfield, in Newcastle. The crews arrived at the Wyvern Street home just after midnight and discovered the garage at the rear... Learn more about the Man injured in garage fire at Mayfield.
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: We are prepared for every phase of emergency management The cleanup has started at Lismore and I joined our strike teams in the field as they assisted a local pharmacy in South Lismore as they wash out and move critical supplies to safety. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have helped rescue a man whose leg was impaled on a fence last night at Strathfield in Sydney. The man was scaling the 2.5m fence just before 7pm when he slipped. FRNSW Rescue crews from Burwood... Learn more about the Impaled man rescued from fence I/V at Strathfield.
RT @NSWSES: Heavy rain can lead to flash flooding that quickly inundates roads and bridges. Hazards including trees, rocks and other objects can be hidden in these murky waters. If it's flooded, forget it - never drive, walk or ride through floodwater.Road closures: View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a semi-trailer fire that blocked part of the Hume Highway overnight, north of Gunning in the state's southern highlands. Both trailers of the B-double caught fire just around 1am. The driver managed to... Learn more about the B-Double Fire at Gunning.
HURSTVILLE | #FRNSW rescue crews are working to release the driver of a car that has crashed heavily into a pole on Gordon St. The car is substantially damaged. The incident will be protracted. @NSWAmbulance @nswpolice @LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
EAST TAMWORTH | A refrigerated semi trailer carrying food stuffs is well alight on Armidale Road. Three #FRNSW crews are working to contain and extinguish the fire. View on Twitter [external link]
KEMPS CREEK | #FRNSW in-water technicians from Regentville Fire Stn are responding in an arkangel (rescue boat) to assist at least two people who are trapped in a house on Victor Ave. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews working in the flood zones at South Lismore today have contained dangerous leaks at a fuel storage facility. Crews attended the property in Elliott Road just after midday and were confronted by leaks from two... Learn more about the Large fuel emergency at South Lismore.
RT @LiveTrafficSyd: PITT TOWN: Pitt Town Rd is closed in both directions near Glebe Rd due to flooding. Avoid the area, use an alternative route, never drive through floodwater. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has begun relieving its strike teams of "In-water" rescue experts after several days of exhaustive rescues and evacuations in the north coast flood zones. Three strike teams, assigned to the State Emergency Service-led flood response, are... Learn more about the FRNSW flood response continues at NSW East Coast.
Two large storage warehouses, still burning after a massive fire in Newcastle yesterday, are still too dangerous for firefighters to attack from within for fear of a major collapse. Firefighters are working with structural engineers to determine how to safely access... Learn more about the Wickham update - Drone footage at Wickham, Newcastle.
HORSLEY PARK | #FRNSW firefighters have assisted the driver from his crashed truck. The truck has impacted a tree and is leaking diesel. HAZMAT crews are decanting the fuel. @NSWAmbulance is treating the man. View on Twitter [external link]
Two large storage buildings, gutted by a massive fire yesterday in Newcastle, are at significant risk of collapse. More than 100 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters attacked the blaze after it broke out around 2.30pm in a four-storey former woolshed... Learn more about the Destroyed Wickham buildings threatening to collapse at Wickham.
Firefighting operations are continuing at Wickham. A significant risk of structural collapse persists which is hampering access to the fire. As a result, it is anticipated extinguishment will take some time and firefighting operations will continue throughout the night. A number... Learn more about the FRNSW issues warning to Newcastle residents at Wickham.
150 rescues and counting as our in-water rescue technicians continue to support @NSWSES with their flood response in the Northern Rivers. View on Twitter [external link]
EASTERN CREEK | Three cars and a truck have crashed with at least one person trapped on the M7 Motorway. #FRNSW rescue crews are nearly on scene to assist @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice crews. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has deployed more than one hundred firefighters and 30 firetrucks to battle a major blaze underway at Newcastle. Firefighters have set up an exclusion zone for safety as the fire tears through a four-storey mega... Learn more about the Mega warehouse blaze underway at Wickham.
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.