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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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RT @PaulBaxterFRNSW: Our @FRNSW flood rescue crews have had a busy afternoon responding to storm and flood incidents on the state’s Mid North Coast. We assisted @NSWSES in rescuing six people from a caravan park in Nambucca Heads whilst in Kempsey, we rescued two people and a dog, Cookie. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @BOM_NSW: A potentially dangerous #flood situation is unfolding for parts of the #MidNorthCoast of #NSW with intense rainfall leading to life threatening flash #flooding possible. Numerous minor to moderate flood warnings are also current. Latest forecasts: View on Twitter [external link]
Just before 2:30pm this afternoon Fire and Rescue (FRNSW) crews were called to Balmoral Crescent, Georges Hall to rescue a kitten who had become trapped in the engine compartment of a car. Firefighters from Bankstown Fire Station worked quickly to remove... Learn more about the Animal Rescue at Georges Hall.
Just before 2pm this afternoon Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews were called to a house fire on Luxford Road, Whalan. Crews arrived on scene to find the house well alight, but within minutes were able to gain control of the... Learn more about the House Fire at Whalan.
QUEANBEYAN EAST | #FRNSW firefighters are investigating a gas leak at a school on Yass Road. Around 300 children and staff have been evacuated while crews investigate the source. View on Twitter [external link]
MACKSVILLE | #FRNSW crews are responding to a motor vehicle crash on the Pacific Highway, south of Macksville, towards Warrell Creek. Traffic is affected. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are responding. Please exercise caution in the area and monitor @LiveTrafficNSW for updates. View on Twitter [external link]
More than 20 firefighters from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) have extinguished a blaze that broke out at a home on Flinders Street, Darlinghurst just after 6am this morning. Firefighters arrived on scene to find a three-level terrace well alight. Seven... Learn more about the House Fire at Darlinghurst.
SURRY HILLS | #FRNSW crews have extinguished a house fire on Fitzroy St. The occupant of the home has been treated on scene and transported by @NSWAmbulance. View on Twitter [external link]
Just after 5 am this morning, the first of many Triple Zero (000) calls were received to reports of a factory on fire on Hoxton Park Road in Prestons. Firefighters arrived to find fire through the roof and expanding into the... Learn more about the Large Factory Fire at Prestons.
COWAN | #FRNSW firefighters from Berowra are responding along with @nswpolice, @NSWAmbulance and @NSWRFS to a motor vehicle accident on the Pacific Highway, south of the Hawkesbury River Bridge. Northbound traffic is impacted. Motorists should exercise caution in the area. View on Twitter [external link]
A large tree came down on multiple power lines last night resulting in a complex Ausgrid operation. ... Learn more about the Power Cut to 1000 Homes at Raymond Terrace.
Yesterday, Thursday 18 March, Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters from the Port Stephens area worked to clear over one metre of stormwater from an underground car park on Victoria Rd, Nelson Bay after the integrated pump system in the car... Learn more about the Flash flooding at Nelson Bay.
LURNEA | #FRNSW firefighters are attending to a fire involving solar panels at a house in Bird Ave. View on Twitter [external link]
CLOTHIERS CREEK | #FRNSW Firefighters have worked to contain hazardous materials spilt following a truck crash in the State’s north. Traffic on the @M1trafficNSW is affected. @nswpolice, @NSWAmbulance and @NSWRFS also in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]
INGLEBURN | Four #FRNSW crews are setting up to contain and extinguish a fire in the sifting section of a silo on Williamson Rd. View on Twitter [external link]
An incredible situation where all the emergency service stars aligned to save a life. Early CPR and defibrillation were the key to John Allam surviving his heart attack. Our firefighters put their skills and training into practice, demonstrating that they're prepared for anything View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) are currently working to contain large a gas leak that occurred at a school on Horsley Drive, Horsley Park just after 11.30am this morning. Firefighters have managed to locate and isolate the school's gas supply... Learn more about the Gas Leak at Horsley Park.
At least a dozen Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have contained a large oil spill that occurred on the Pacific Highway at Heatherbrae just before 9.50am this morning. The spill extended from Old Punt Road to Masonite Road, and... Learn more about the Oil spill at Heatherbrae .
Over twenty Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters have contained an oil spill that spanned over 20 kilometers this morning, throughout the Lismore and Goonellabah areas. Firefighters from Goonellabah Fire Station were called to the scene just after 9 am this morning... Learn more about the Oil Spill at Lismore.
Just before 4:30pm today Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a Triple Zero (000) call to reports of a Unit Fire in Crinan Street, Hurlstone Park On arrival fire crews found smoke issuing in the two-level block of Units and... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Hurlstone Park.
More than a dozen Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have managed to contain a blaze that broke out at a building in Botany just before 3.45pm this afternoon. Fire crews arrived on scene a short time later and were able... Learn more about the Building Fire at Botany.
ROSELANDS | At least one dozen #FRNSW firefighters are responding to reports of a 2 vehicle Motor Vehicle Accident at the intersection of Roselands Drv and King Georges Rd. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are also responding. Motorists are advised to avoid there area if possible. View on Twitter [external link]
Just before 3:00pm today Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) responded to a Triple Zero (000) call to reports of a car crash on Marinella Street, Manly Vale On arrival Fire crews found a One vehicle accident with a Lady still inside.... Learn more about the Motor Vehicle Accident at Manly Vale.
MARRICKVILLE | At least twenty #FRNSW firefigthers are responding to a confirmed building fire at Smith Street in Marrickville. @NSWAmbulance and @nswpolice are also responding. Please avoid the area if possible. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire crews from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) have extinguished an electrical fire that broke out in the a solar panel unit of a home on Waiana, Street Pemulwuy just after 1.30pm today. On arrival firefighters found a small electrical fire... Learn more about the Solar Panel Fire at Pemulwuy.
Firefighters from Picton are currently responding to a plane near Picton Rd Wilton. One person is currently being treated at the scene and is in a stable condition. Firefighters are providing fire protection and conducting a HAZMAT assessment to minimise environmental impact.... Learn more about the Plane crash at Wilton.
KIRRAWEE | Over 50 #FRNSW firefighters are currently working to contain and extinguish a factory fire on Waratah St. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @FRNSW_RS3: More great work by @FRNSW #Barham firefighters on SundaySafety visits being conducted throughout the townKeeping #Barham fire safe#FRNSW View on Twitter [external link]
UMINA BEACH | Over twenty #FRNSW firefighters are responding to multiple Triple Zero (000) calls to a house fire at Albion St, Umina Beach on the Central Coast. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are also responding. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible. View on Twitter [external link]
BLACKTOWN | At least one dozen #FRNSW firefighters have knocked down a fire which broke out in a unit on Mantaka Street just after 8pm. Approximately 50 people have been evacuated. @nswpolice and @NSWAmbulance are on scene and assisting. Please avoid the area if possible. 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.