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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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Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) have extinguished a house fire where the roof has collapsed on Riverina Highway, Blighty earlier today. FRNSW arrived on scene and found the single level house fully alight and unoccupied. FRNSW was assisted by NSW Rural Fire... Learn more about the House Fire at Blighty.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is battling a fire near Bay Street, Pagewood. The fire is in bushland on a golf course and approximately three hectares in size. FRNSW crews have contained the blaze and there is no threat to nearby properties. FRNSW... Learn more about the Bushfire at Pagewood.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is conducting a Hazard Reduction Burn at Threlkeld Drive, Bolton Point this morning. This operation will be ongoing for the rest of the day. Superintendent Adam Dewberry from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW)... Learn more about the Hazard Reduction at Bolton Point.
GATESHEAD | #FRNSW crews are working to contain and extinguish a unit fire on Paper St. Firefighters were called just after 6 am. View on Twitter [external link]
MASCOT | A small city-bound truck, carrying cardboard, is on fire on General Holmes Drive. Traffic is badly affected in the area. #FRNSW crews are on scene, working to extinguish the fire and clear the roadway. @LiveTrafficNSW @nswpolice View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and NSW Rural Fire Service are working on extinguishing a Silo fire at Culmaran Creek Road, Mallanganee that caught fire overnight. FRNSW arrived on scene to find a 200 Tonne Silo containing corn alight. Crews established... Learn more about the Silo Fire at Mallanganee .
The real @masterchefau is our new mate Linda. Thanks to Linda and her kitchen, firefighters from around the world are able to enjoy a hot meal after a long day! #canadafires View on Twitter [external link]
BARRACK HEIGHTS | A house has been significantly damaged by fire on Linum Place this morning. #FRNSW crews arrived just after 5:30 am and have contained the fire to a bedroom and roof space above the bedroom. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Local Aboriginal artist and educator Adele Chapman-Burgess blended the famous standing stones and diverse colours of the rolling landscape of Ngoorabul Nation (Glenn Innes) to create the artwork proudly displayed on the sides of the station's new truck. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Today, on International Day of Indigenous Peoples, and every day, we work towards the inclusion and participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within @FRNSW. As a small part of this, we're working towards including traditional place names on all of our trucks. View on Twitter [external link]
At approximately 5am this morning, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to reports of a building fire on Booth Lane, Annandale. Firefighters arrived to find a fire in a garbage compactor at the rear of a commercial premises which was spreading... Learn more about the Building Fire at Annandale.
JUNEE | A large single level building on Button Av is on fire. #FRNSW crews have contained the fire, however its yet to be extinguished. @NSWAmbulance, @nswpolice and @NSWRFS are in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @FewtrellJeremy: Everyday I’m impressed by the resilience and tenacity demonstrated by all of @FRNSW’s Firefighters and support staff. View on Twitter [external link]
MUDGEE | A house is on fire on Gladstone St. Numerous #FRNSW crews from neighbouring stations are responding to support firefighters from Mudgee who are already on scene. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW( FRNSW) has assisted NSW Ambulance in extricating an injured person from a Blackwoods Beach, Cronulla today. Rescue specialists devised a plan to carry the patient safety along the beach and up the steep, wet rocks to the... Learn more about the Rescue Incident at Cronulla.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has extinguished a large house fire where the roof has collapsed on Calisto Drive, Cranebrook earlier today. FRNSW rescued nine puppies, one dog and three hens from the residence, before firefighters withdrew to fight the fire... Learn more about the House Fire at Cranebrook.
REDFERN | A fire in the bedroom of a unit on Morehead St has been initially contained by sprinklers and extinguished by #FRNSW crews. View on Twitter [external link]
Thanks to a working smoke alarm, a man has escaped with his life after Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) were called to a house fire on Sandringham Avenue, Cambridge Park overnight. FRNSW arrived on scene to find a rear granny flat... Learn more about the House Fire at Cambridge Park.
WETHERILL PARK | #FRNSW crews have rescued a kangaroo from between two factory walls. The animal was sedated by a wildlife team and carefully removed by firefighters. View on Twitter [external link]
BONDI BEACH | #FRNSW Crews have just gained access to a unit on Edward St and extinguished unattended food that had caught fire. Remember to Keep Looking when Cooking. More info: View on Twitter [external link]
No kidding! Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) proved it really IS prepared for anything, anywhere, anytime after rescuing a baby goat from a cliff face at Dolerite Way, Pemulwuy this morning. Firefighters arrived on scene to find the goat stuck on... Learn more about the Animal Rescue at Pemulwuy.
OBERON | Firefighters are working to contain and extinguish a house fire on Dudley St. @NSWSES have been assigned to assist with tramping the damaged house. @NSWRFS are in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]
Protecting the environment is important to us, and consulting with the EPA for advice ensures we make the best decisions for the future of our communities. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has battled high winds to secure a detached roof of a unit block on Fullerton Street, Stockton earlier today. Crews arrived to find a roof had peeled off a unit block in high winds and... Learn more about the Roof Peeled Off at Stockton.
Just after 1.00am this morning, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) responded to reports of a truck fire on the Hume Highway near Marulan. Firefighters arrived at the northbound service centre and found a B-double truck... Learn more about the Hazmat Incident at Marulan.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has extinguished a large factory fire on Pine Road at Yennora today. More than 80 firefighters and 20 fire trucks arrived to find a single level factory well alight with reported sounds of explosions coming from... Learn more about the Factory Fire at Yennora.
SURRY HILLS | A fire in a unit on Crown St has been extinguished. One person is being treated for minor burns by @NSWAmbulance. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Our @FRNSW deployment are now on the ground assisting with the multi-agency firefighting efforts in Canada #Canadafires @AFACnews View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has removed an oil spill stretching more than one kilometre northbound on the Princes Highway in Albion Park Rail today. HAZMAT crews arrived to find the source of the spillage was due to a semi-trailer with... Learn more about the Oil Spill at Albion Park Rail.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has rescued a person trapped in a vehicle on Frederick Street, Oatley this morning. FRNSW crews from Mortdale and Hurstville Fire Stations arrived on scene to find an elderly female trapped after having rolled her... Learn more about the Car Crash at Oatley.
Further Information
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