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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) has urged the community to be extra vigilant this winter, following a house fire at Dettmann Avenue, Longueville earlier today. FRNSW arrived on scene to find a two-level house well alight with smoke and flame issuing... Learn more about the House Fire at Longueville.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received numerous Triple Zero (000) earlier today about a large fire and plumes of black smoke which was visible across Sydney's eastern suburbs. Upon investigation by FRNSW, it was determined that the cause of the fire... Learn more about the Industrial site smoke plume at Port Botany.
GUILDFORD | A car and its garage are currently on fire in Guildford on Trenton Rd. A large column of smoke was reported by responding crews. The fire is contained and will be extinguished shortly. View on Twitter [external link]
MACQUARIE PASS | Two seperate and unrelated incidents have caused the closure of Macquarie Pass. One truck toward the top of the mountain is stuck on a bend and another is on fire halfway down. All people are out of the truck that is on fire. View on Twitter [external link]
Shortly before 10am, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to numerous Triple Zero (000) calls for a unit fire on Wyee Pl, Malabar. Crews arrived to find a ground floor unit alight with smoke and flames issuing. More than 20 firefighters... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Malabar.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has praised a resident's quick thinking which prevented a potential house fire in Port Macquarie earlier today. Crews responded to a Triple Zero (000) call after a heat lamp caught fire in a bathroom at Greenmeadows... Learn more about the Heat Lamp Fire at Port Macquarie.
PARKES | Just after 6 pm yesterday, #FRNSW was called to a derailed train in Parkes. Multiple #FRNSW and NSWRFS crews attended the incident and worked to contain a diesel spill and decant the remaining fuel from the trains fuel tanks. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has extinguished a solar panel fire on Beach Road, Denhams Beach, today. Crews arrived to find a burnt out fuse smoldering at the solar panel mounts on the roof of a residential home. Firefighters liaised with an... Learn more about the Solar Panel Fire at Denhams Beach.
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Gando's sweet new ride keeps him, and our two other Ignitable Liquid Detection Canines, cool as they travel around the state helping investigate fire scenes. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: This #NAIDOCWeek I'd especially like to recognise and celebrate the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who forged a career in firefighting @FRNSW and continue to support others through our highly successful Indigenous Fire and Rescue Employment Strategy. View on Twitter [external link]
This morning just after 9:00 am, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received multiple Triple Zero (000) calls for a building fire on Lakes Rd, Nericon. Firefighters arrived on scene and found a large shed well alight with smoke and flames issuing.... Learn more about the Shed Fire at Nericon.
Shortly after 9:00 am this morning, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to Triple Zero (000) calls for a house fire on Jack William Dr, Dubbo. FRNSW observed large amounts of smoke issuing while responding to the scene. Upon arrival, FRNSW... Learn more about the House Fire at Dubbo.
Just after 2:30 am this morning, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to multiple Triple Zero (000) calls for a factory fire on Steel St, Blacktown. While responding, fire crews observed a large column of smoke issuing from the area. FRNSW arrived... Learn more about the Factory Fire at Blacktown.
SOMERSBY | A northbound truck carrying groceries caught fire on the M1/Pacific Mwy and has been extinguished by #FRNSW and RFS Crews. The truck has pulled into the breakdown lane, however two north bound lanes are disrupted. @nswpolice @LiveTrafficNSW View on Twitter [external link]
Just after 4:00pm white paint was reported to have run off into an open storm canal drain at the rear of Punchbowl Road, Campsie. Fire and Rescue SW (FRNSW) Hazmat crews have been responded to contain and recover the 2km spill.... Learn more about the Paint Spill in Waterway at Campsie .
Just after midday Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews responded to an elderly female driver who ran her car into a Chemist store on Bungan Lane at Mona Vale. One staff member and the driver were transported to hospital by NSW... Learn more about the Car into Chemist at Mona Vale .
MILLINGANDI | Four people are trapped in a two car crash on the Princes Highway near Merimbula. #FRNSW is working with @NSWAmbulance to rescue the trapped people. @nswpolice and @LiveTrafficNSW View on Twitter [external link]
Just after 9:00am Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a car that had crashed into a neighbouring garage in Lisa Court at Merimbula. The car caused a partial collapse of the garage wall and hit the hot water system. No... Learn more about the Car into Garage at Merimbula .
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has contained the spread of a residential house fire on Maiden Street, Ropes Crossing today. Over 20 firefighters arrived on scene to find the two-level house well alight with large volumes of smoke issuing from the... Learn more about the House Fire at Ropes Crossing.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) evacuated 100 people from a recycling centre following a lithium battery fire at Monier Square, Villawood today. Firefighters arrived on scene to discover a large number of lithium batteries had caught alight outside of the building. HAZMAT... Learn more about the Battery Fire at Villawood.
#FRNSW Crews worked to assist this man and his son following an explosion on their house boat. View on Twitter [external link]
Just before 9 pm last night, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) received multiple Triple Zero (000) calls about a shop on fire on Bong Bong Street, Bowral. Firefighters arrived on scene to find a restaurant well alight. Additional resources were called,... Learn more about the Multiple Shops Severely Damaged by Fire at Bowral.
ALLAWAH | Multiple crews from Sydneys South are responding to reports of a unit fire on Illawarra St. View on Twitter [external link]
Then and now; but with the same passion for protecting the irreplaceable, Captain Earl Sharman has retired after 47 years with FRNSW. View on Twitter [external link]
GRIFFITH | Just before midnight last night, #FRNSW received numerous calls reporting a house fire in North Griffith. Crews arrived to find the dwelling well alight and quickly got to work to extinguish it. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Hazmat crews removed more than 200 litres of spilled diesel following a truck crash on the Pacific Highway (M1) at Cowan early this morning. FRNSW arrived on scene to find a semi-trailer transporting frozen goods northbound... Learn more about the M1 Truck Diesel Spill at Cowan.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews extinguished a house fire at McNabb Crescent, Griffith overnight. The house sustained extensive damage but was unoccupied at the time. NSW Police and NSW Ambulance were also in attendance. ... Learn more about the House Fire at Griffith.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) extinguished a fire in a truck carrying a load of firewood on the Pacific Highway at Glenugie in the Clarence Valley late yesterday afternoon. The truck was well alight when crews arrived on scene. ... Learn more about the Truck Fire at Glenugie.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) extinguished a car fire in an underground car park of a residential unit complex in William Street, Granville this morning. Firefighters evacuated around 60 residents from the three-level complex as they got to work on the... Learn more about the Car Fire at Granville .
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Ever since Davina joined @FRNSW, 14 years ago, she's been aiming to undertake our Urban Search and Rescue training. The 3 degree temperatures during our recent #USAR exercise did nothing to dampen her enthusiasm!#OCHA #INSARAG #UnitedNations #Firefighters View on Twitter [external link]
Further Information
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