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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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Don't be this person this winter. Get cracking on your winter safety checklist:1. Check you have a working smoke alarm2. Download our checklist and complete it ()3. Drink a hot choccy while feeling smug about your 10/10 safe home. View on Twitter [external link]
JERRYS PLAINS | Firefighters are working to rescue a badly trapped occupant of a serious truck crash on the Golden Highway. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @LiveTrafficNSW: JERRYS PLAINS: Both directions are closed approx. 24km west of Denman on the Golden Hwy near Hunter River, due to a truck crash. Emergency services are attending to this serious crash. Allow extra travel time and plan your journey. View on Twitter [external link]
CARDIFF | A major water main has burst on Munibung Rd near Macquarie Rd. The water level is over a metre in some places. Crews are working to direct the water away from local assets. @HunterWater is working to shut the water off. Traffic is affected in the area. @nswpolice View on Twitter [external link]
ALSTONVILLE | Firefighters have extinguished a granny flat fire on Adele St. Crews arrived to find the flames were 30m high and all occupants had self evacuated. View on Twitter [external link]
Just before 4:30 am today, multiple Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews responded to reports of a granny flat alight on Adele street in Alstonville. On route, large amounts of smoke and flame were seen and upon arrival the granny flat... Learn more about the House Fire at Alstonville.
RT @FRNSW: If our firefighters are the heart and soul, then our Operational Communications team is the nervous system. From this room, they communicate with and coordinate our crews to get to emergencies fast. Our team of highly trained call-takers is there when you need them the most. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @FewtrellJeremy: I’ve had a fantastic week traversing the north west of NSW on a listening and thanking tour. Listening to crews and learning about their challenges, concerns and successes and thanking them for the great work they do in their community from prevention to emergency response. View on Twitter [external link]
If our firefighters are the heart and soul, then our Operational Communications team is the nervous system. From this room, they communicate with and coordinate our crews to get to emergencies fast. Our team of highly trained call-takers is there when you need them the most. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) were responded to reports of a camper van alight in a garage on De Havilland Cr, Raby just before 4:30pm this afternoon. On arrival firefighters found a camper van well alight in the garage of a... Learn more about the Caravan Fire at Raby.
Fire and Rescue NSW responded to reports of a unit fire on George St, Parramatta, shortly before 3.00pm. Firefighters arrived on scene and found smoke issuing from a unit in a three level complex. The blaze was quickly extinguished and... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Parramatta.
DUBBO | Over 18 firefighters are working to extinguish a unit fire in a motel on Cobra St. One unit is fully alight and crews are attempting to prevent the fire from spreading. All guests are accounted for. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Our Brontos are not only great for fighting fire from above but also rescues like this one. Crews were able to reach a semi-conscious man who had suffered a medical episode while working on the communications tower and safely lower him 40m to the waiting ambulance. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to reports of a building fire on Cobra St, Dubbo shortly after 6:00pm last night. FRNSW firefighters arrived to find multiple motel rooms well alight and worked quickly to contain the blaze. It took 18 firefighters... Learn more about the Building Fire at Dubbo.
EASTERN CREEK | A person has been rescued from a multi-vehicle car crash on the M7. Traffic is severely affected in both directions between Glenwood and Cecil Hills. Avoid the M7. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) attended a motor vehicle accident on the M7 near Eastern Creek, just after 4:30pm. Once on scene firefighters were faced with a 4 car crash, with one person trapped in a van and fluids leaking on... Learn more about the Motor Vehicle Accident at Eastern Creek.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a building fire on Union St, Goulburn just after 11:00am. Upon arrival, firefighters found an outdoor pergola, which was attached to the rear of the building, well alight. Firefighters worked to quickly to contain the... Learn more about the Building Fire at Goulburn.
Shortly after 2pm this afternoon Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to reports of an aircraft landing on Collaroy Beach. The plane made a successful emergency landing on the beach after having engine difficulty. FRNSW firefighters worked in conjunction with volunteers from... Learn more about the Aircraft Incident at Narrabeen.
We all have a part to play in the healing process for our people and nation. Today we remember the grief, suffering and injustice experienced by the stolen generations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. There is still work to do, but today we say, sorry. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have managed to extinguish a large fire that broke out at a home on Morish Street, Broken Hills just after 6:30 this morning. Upon arrival crews found flames issuing from the side of the single... Learn more about the House Fire at Broken Hill.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have rescued a man and a woman after they became trapped inside an ocean cave near Surfside Drive, Catherine Hill Bay just after 11.30pm last night. Crews arrived on scene a short time later... Learn more about the Rescue Incident at Catherine Hill Bay.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) attended a house fire on Rose St, Moruya, at 11:30pm last night. On arrival, FRNSW found a single level residence with smoke issuing from the side of the house and through the roof. Firefighters worked quickly to... Learn more about the House Fire at Moruya.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) attended a building fire on Inglis St, Mudgee overnight. On arrival, FRNSW found a building well alight with flames impacting a neighbouring building. It took approximately 16 firefighters more than an hour to bring the blaze... Learn more about the Building Fire at Mudgee.
Just before 4:00pm Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters responded to reports of a Unit Fire on Browning Street in Byron Bay. Upon arrival smoke and flame was coming from a bedroom window. First arriving firefighters worked quickly to contain the... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Byron Bay.
STOP. DROP. COVER. ROLL. We are excited to launch our updated fire safety education program for kids! We are so proud to lead an educational program that teaches kids important and life-saving skills. Interested? Visit for more info. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) safely removed a man who was trapped in rock crushing machinery at a quarry in Railway Street, Emu Plains this afternoon. FRNSW rescuers were able to release the man who was trapped by the leg and... Learn more about the Rescue Incident at Emu Plains .
ARMIDALE | A house is on fire on Bailey St. Firefighters are in attendance and working to clear the home and extinguish the fire. Multiple crews on scene. View on Twitter [external link]
NEWTOWN | Firefighters have contained and extinguished an intense fire found in a home of a row of terraces on Darley St. 15 people self evacuated. The whole building is damaged by smoke and heat and 50% of the building is severely damaged. View on Twitter [external link]
Over 20 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and Rural Fire Service (RFS) crews responded to an Antique shop on Hight Street at Hillston. Upon arrival the shop was well alight with smoke and flame that was quickly spreading through the... Learn more about the Antique Shop Fire at Hillston.
Just before 1:00pm Fire and Rescue NSW(FRNSW) were called to a bike rider who had fallen off his bike 300m down a trail at Red Hill Reserve, Beacon Hill. FRNSW along with NSW Police, Ambulance NSW and RFS worked together in... Learn more about the Rescue Incident at Beacon Hill.
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].
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- During major incidents look and listen for information on TV, radio, the internet, mobile phones and neighbours.
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