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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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Our firefighters have landed back home in Australia! They will now complete 14 days of quarantine before returning to protect their local communities. Welcome home everyone! @NSWSES @NSWRFS @dfes_wa @nswenviromedia @WAParksWildlife @CIFFC View on Twitter [external link]
WOLLONGONG | #FRNSW crews are investigating reports of a gas leak at the Crown St mass vaccination hub. No evacs yet. Recommended to avoid the area until all clear is provided. View on Twitter [external link]
SARATOGA | #FRNSW crews have extinguished a fire on the roof of a home on Steyne Rd. The fire involved the homes solar panels and equipment. View on Twitter [external link]
Faulty wires cause fires. Stay out of harm this winter and check your electricals are in good working order before using them. for more tips on keeping your home safe from fire visit #StayOutOfHarm #ProtectTheIrreplaceable View on Twitter [external link]
TARRAWANNA | Multiple #FRNSW crews from across the Illawarra are extinguishing a house fire on Henry St. View on Twitter [external link]
MORTDALE | Multiple #FRNSW crews are working to extinguish a fire in a house in Mortdale. View on Twitter [external link]
PARKES | #FRNSW crews have worked with @NSWAmbulance to assist the driver from a truck crash on the Newell Hwy. Firefighters then managed a diesel spill will remain on scene until the truck is upright and off the road. @nswpolice View on Twitter [external link]
WAVERLEY | #FRNSW crews have extinguished a fire at a school on Birrell St. Smoke was reported from the roof of the school and a fire was found in a dust extractor. No injuries reported. View on Twitter [external link]
LALOR PARK | #FRNSW crews from Sydneys West have contained a large garage fire on Lucas Rd. One male is being treated for smoke inhalation. View on Twitter [external link]
ORCHARD HILLS | #FRNSW crews are supporting @NSWRFS firefighters at a grassfire near Homestead Drive. A large amount of smoke is visible in the area. View on Twitter [external link]
#FlashbackFriday to our 1908 Wallsend and Plattsburg crew! View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has responded to unit fire on Joubert Avenue, Hunters Hill this morning. On arrival, crews found a unit block on fire and forced entry into the apartment to battle the blaze. Crews removed a person... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Hunters Hill.
MARSDEN PARK | #FRNSW rescue crews are working to cut the driver free of his truck which rear-ended another truck on Hawthorn Ave. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) are managing a HAZMAT incident following a two truck crash on the Pacific Highway near Thrumster in the early hours of this morning. FRNSW assisted the NSW Rural Fire Service to extinguish the truck fire earlier... Learn more about the HAZMAT Incident at Thrumster.
KU-RING-GAI CHASE | A person has fallen in the bush near West Head Rd. #FRNSW rescue crews are responding from Narrabeen along with local @NSWRFS members to assist with the patients stabilisation and evacuation. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a unit fire on Archer Street, Chatswood overnight. On arrival, crews found one man had self-evacuated and was suffering burns. The fire was extinguished by internal sprinklers which flooded the unit. FRNSW provided the man... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Chatswood.
Storms across the Illawarra have wreaked havoc on homes. Weve responded to more than 100 storm related incidents overnight. Today weve sent strike teams to assist @NSWSES to help those in need. View on Twitter [external link]
CESSNOCK | Multiple #FRNSW crews are working to evacuate residents and protect nearby buildings following a ruptured gas main. Gas main is high pressure and exclusion zone is 100m. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @LiveTrafficSyd: NARRABEEN TO OXFORD FALLS: Wakehurst Parkway is closed in both directions due to flooding. Use Pittwater Rd & Warringah Rd instead. Oxford Falls Rd is also closed. View on Twitter [external link]
#FRNSW is attending numerous calls for help following the current wild weather. Please call Triple Zero (000) for a life threatening emergency and call 132 500 for storm assistance. View on Twitter [external link]
BLAKEHURST | A house fire has been extinguished on Stuart Cr. #FRNSW crews arrived to find a fire on the exterior of the house. 2 adults and 1 child are being treated for smoke inhalation by @NSWAmbulance View on Twitter [external link]
MOUNT PLEASANT | #FRNSW crews are working to scatter absorbent over the spill. Some trucks have been able to move as a result, while others are still stranded. View on Twitter [external link]
MOONEY MOONEY CREEK | #FRNSW crews have isolated a fuel leak and are now decanting the remaining 300L of fuel following a truck and car crash earlier this morning. Nth bound traffic is affected. View on Twitter [external link]
GLENBROOK | The eastbound lanes of The Great Western Hwy are closed at Glenbrook due to a truck fire. The truck is carrying flour and is fully involved in fire. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has extinguished a house fire on McNeill Close, Macksville earlier today. On arrival, crews found the rear of the house alight and quickly gained access to confirm no one was inside the property. Crews, assisted by NSW... Learn more about the House Fire at Macksville.
CHIPPING NORTON | Numerous #FRNSW crews are fighting a fire in a factory on Riverside Dr. The fire is contained however its in an area involving conveyer-belts so extinguishment is complicated. View on Twitter [external link]
WHALE BEACH | #FRNSW rescue crews from the Northern Beaches have located and secured a patient with a suspected broken ankle. Patient will be carried out 400m to an awaiting @NSWAmbulance vehicle. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has battled a shop fire on Kalunga Lane, Rooty Hill earlier this morning. FRNSW crews arrived on scene to find a large amount of smoke issuing from a pile of rubbish alight at the rear of... Learn more about the Shop Fire at Rooty Hill.
BELMORE | Six #FRNSW crews are working to extinguish a building fire on Kent St in Belmore. Four workers have been evacuated. View on Twitter [external link]
BALMORAL | #FRNSW crews are working with @NSWAmbulance paramedics to rescue a teenage who has fallen off a cliff near Mandolong Rd. Strategy to airlift the patient is being formulated. View on Twitter [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.