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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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NEWCASTLE | #FRNSW crews have extinguished a fire that was found on the alter of a disused church on Morgan St. View on Twitter [external link]
BELMONT NORTH | #FRNSW rescue crews are responding to a crash with reports of people trapped on the Pacific Hwy near Avonlea St. View on Twitter [external link]
MOOREBANK | Multiple #FRNSW rescue crews are working to stabilise two trucks that have crashed through a fence on Newbridge Rd. View on Twitter [external link]
BELMONT | Multiple #FRNSW crews are in attendance at a large building fire on the Pacific Highway near Walter St. No injuries reported. View on Twitter [external link]
REDFERN | #FRNSW crews from @CityOfSydFRNSW and surrounding stations are working to contain a fire in a row of shops on Regent St near James St. View on Twitter [external link]
GUNNEDAH | A large building is on fire on Mathias Rd. #FRNSW has eight crews on scene, working to contain the fire which was threatening a neighbouring fuel depot. @NSWRFS, @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance on scene also. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a large blaze on a property at Gunnedah in the state’s north-east. Fire trucks responded to the Mathias Road location just after nine o’clock last night and discovered a shed, measuring 10 metres... Learn more about the Large Shed Alight at Gunnedah.
KINGSGROVE | #FRNSW crews have extinguished a fire in machinery on level five of a building on The Crescent. Multiple people have been evacuated. View on Twitter [external link]
BAULKHAM HILLS | #FRNSW Urban Search & Rescue (#USAR) specialists are responding to stabilise a two storey house on Jamberoo Ave after a car crashed through the building. One person has been treated by @NSWAmbulance Paramedics. View on Twitter [external link]
HAMLYN TERRACE | #FRNSW firefighters are supporting @NSWRFS crews at a house fire on Minnesota Rd. The fire is extinguished. #FRNSW HAZMAT specialists are responding to assist with asbestos. View on Twitter [external link]
Gavin Clifton and his crew have been running since 4 am this morning. Theyre raising funds for #MND research at @Macquarie_Uni. He has run the 9051 stairs down and up 14 times and will keep running until 4 pm. Support Gavin Here: View on Twitter [external link]
BAYVIEW | #FRNSW crews from the Northern Beaches are working to stabilise a car that has rolled on Minkara Rd. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]
It's been a quacker of a day for our crew at Huntingwood who rescued six ducklings from a stormwater drain in Wonderland Drive, Eastern Creek this morning. Responding to an urgent call from a concerned community member who heard the ducklings... Learn more about the Baby Duck Rescue at Wonderland Drive, Eastern Creek.
MERRYLANDS WEST | #FRNSW crews have contained a fire to one unit in a row of units on Kenyons Rd. The affected residence has been destroyed by fire. 8 people self-evacuated and one was treated and transported by @NSWAmbulance View on Twitter [external link]
STRATHFIELD | Four cars and a crane have crashed on Centenary Dr. One male is being treated by @NSWAmbulance. #FRNSW rescue crews are stabilising the scene. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Yesterday crews from Willoughby and Gordon responded to an incident involving a car crashed into an apartment. Crews worked alongside @NSWAmbulance to safely remove the patient from the vehicle and HAZMAT crews assisted with management of fuel leak after vehicle removed by crane. View on Twitter [external link]
TELEGRAPH POINT | #FRNSW and @NSWSES rescue crews are responding to reports of a family trapped in a car that has crashed over a 3m cliff. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice responding also. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @pdwnews: CARINGBAH: A vehicle heading NTH-bound on Taren Point Rd has flipped onto it’s roof after hitting a tree, trapping the male driver this morning. @FRNSW released the solo occupant, @NSWAmbulance stabilised and transported the man to #Sutherlandhospital All lanes now open.. #7News View on Twitter [external link]
INGLEBURN | A rigger has fallen at a worksite on Kerr Rd and is in a precarious position. #FRNSW rescue crews are in attendance and working with @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice to extract the patient. View on Twitter [external link]
In a multi-agency effort, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW), NSW Ambulance, and NSW Police extricated a man from a flipped car at Taren Point in the Sutherland Shire during peak-hour traffic this morning. Specialist Rescue crews from Kogarah and Hurstville Fire... Learn more about the Flipped car during peak hour at Taren Point.
CROUDACE BAY | Multiple #FRNSW crews are working to search and extinguish a motor home that is fully involved in fire on Macquarie Drive. View on Twitter [external link]
DENILIQUIN | #FRNSW crews are in attendance at a house fire on Burton St. Firefighters are gaining entry. Fire is reported to be through the roof of the single level home. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]
SILVERWATER | #FRNSW crews are in attendance at a fire involving a clinical waste compactor on Willem St. The fire is contained to the compactor however not yet extinguished. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) will hold a media conference this morning to provide an update about the fire operation at Kurri Kurri. The large blaze in a local aluminium business broke out around 10 am yesterday and required an initial... Learn more about the Media Advisory - Factory Fire at Kurri Kurri.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) was alerted to a chemical storage tower alight at Kooragang Island, Newcastle, on Sunday at approximately 9.00pm. More than 40 firefighters worked to contain the fire in the tower which was filled with carbon dioxide and... Learn more about the Plant Tower Alight at Kooragang Island.
GUILDFORD | #FRNSW crews are working to contain a large fire on Bolton St. Residents are advised to remain indoors and keep doors and windows closed due to large amounts of smoke. View on Twitter [external link]
Just before 11.00 am, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) was called to a fire in a chicken shop on Bolton Street, Guilford. Upon arrival, more than 50 firefighters found the shop well alight, and a number of neighbouring shops under threat. Crews... Learn more about the Guildford Chicken Shop Alight at Guilford .
------ UPDATE: 18 November 2021 14:46 Hrs ------ At 5:46 pm on 17th November 2021 Fire and Rescue NSW ceased operations at the industrial fire in Mitchell Rd, Kurri Kurri and handed control of the site to the site owner who... Learn more about the Massive Factory Fire at Kurri Kurri.
KOORAGANG ISLAND | Multiple #FRNSW resources are in attendance at a fire in a factory on Greenleaf Rd. View on Twitter [external link]
BERKELEY VALE | #FRNSW crews are in attendance at a house fire on Shamrock Dr. The house is well alight and threatening neighbouring properties. @NSWRFS, @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance also in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]
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