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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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House Fire | West Bathurst

Just after 8am Fire and Rescue NSW responded to a Triple Zero (000) call to a house fire in West St, West Bathurst On arrival Fire Rescue crews from Bathurst found a fire in the front bedroom that had spread to... Learn more about the House Fire at West Bathurst.

access_time 08:05am • Dec 19, 2020
place West Bathurst
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Motor Vehicle Accident | Heathcote

Just before 2.30pm Fire and Rescue NSW responded to a Triple Zero (000) call to a 3 Car Accident on Heathcote Rd, Heathcote On arrival Engadine Rescue crews found a Three Car Accident with one car on its side and... Learn more about the Motor Vehicle Accident at Heathcote.

access_time 02:27pm • Dec 18, 2020
place Heathcote
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Unit Fire | Granville

Firefighters are currently battling a fire that broke out at a unit on Meehan Street, Granville just before 4pm. Initial investigations suggest a gas cylinder exploded and started a fire in the kitchen of the unit. Neighboring units have been evacuated... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Granville.

access_time 03:57pm • Dec 17, 2020
place Granville
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RT @GoulburnPost: Firies save vintage cars after Middle Arm house burns down View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 01:29pm • Dec 17, 2020
House Fire | Granville

More than 20 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters are currently battling a house fire in Gray Street, Granville. FRNSW received numerous Triple Zero (000) calls at approximately 10.30am reporting the fire. The first arriving crews from Parramatta Fire Station found smoke... Learn more about the House Fire at Granville.

access_time 10:32am • Dec 17, 2020
place Granville
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Structure Fire | Bankstown

Just after 3.30am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW responded to a large structure fire at Bankstown City Plaza, Bankstown which had impacted a number of office buildings. On arrival crews from Bankstown Fire Station found an office on the second... Learn more about the Structure Fire at Bankstown.

access_time 03:34am • Dec 17, 2020
place Bankstown
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Dog Rescue | Lisarow

Just before 4.30pm Thursday 16 December Fire and Rescue NSW received a call to assist a dog which had become trapped at a home on Dora St, Lisarow. On arrival rescue crews from Gosford Fire Station found 13 year old Bentley,... Learn more about the Dog Rescue at Lisarow.

access_time 04:27pm • Dec 16, 2020
place Lisarow
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Amazing to witness our firefighter Sally's McEwan's recovery, a huge thank you for all involved with her treatment. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:36am • Dec 16, 2020
Multi vehicle crash | Coffs Harbour

Just after 10.00am, Fire and Rescue NSW received a Triple Zero (000) call reporting a multi vehicle crash on the Pacific Highway, Coffs Harbour. Firefighters from Coffs Harbour Fire Station arrived on scene a short time later to find a... Learn more about the Multi vehicle crash at Coffs Harbour.

access_time 10:00am • Dec 16, 2020
place Coffs Harbour
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Just before 12pm today FRNSW attended the scene of a car which had crashed into a house on Sovereign Ave, Carlingford. The elderly female driver was treated on scene for injuries as fire crews stabilised the home which had suffered structural damage. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 01:57pm • Dec 15, 2020

RT @NSWRFS: A horse fell in to an underground tank yesterday and couldn't giddy-up by itself. Local Hunter Valley #NSWRFS crews saddled up… View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 01:43pm • Dec 15, 2020

NARRAWEENA | FRNSW are currently on scene at a burst water main on Parr Pde, minor flooding leading to debris across the road. Parr Pde currently closed. Firefighters are working with energy providers to contain a power pole which has fallen as a result of the flooding. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 10:27am • Dec 15, 2020
place Narraweena
Train derailment | Farmborough Heights

Shortly before 6.00am, Fire and Rescue NSW was called to Fairloch Avenue, Farmborough Heights following reports of a freight train derailment. Upon arrival emergency services determined approximately 30 carriages carrying grain had derailed from train tracks between Dombarton and Unanderra due... Learn more about the Train derailment at Farmborough Heights.

access_time 05:50am • Dec 15, 2020
place Farmborough Heights
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Car crash | Cameron Park

Just after 1.30pm today Fire and Rescue NSW responded to a multi vehicle crash on Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park. Upon arrival firefighters from Holmesville and Gosford fire stations found a person trapped in one of the vehicles. Firefighters set up... Learn more about the Car crash at Cameron Park.

access_time 01:34pm • Dec 11, 2020
place Cameron Park
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Kurri Kurri | Multiple FRNSW crews are currently on scene at a garage fire on Edward St in Kurri Kurri. Firefighters have managed to control the fire and stop it spreading to the home. No injuries have been reported. View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 12:28pm • Dec 11, 2020
place Kurri Kurri

RT @BOM_NSW: ⚠️ #Flood Watch issued for #MidNorthCoast and #NorthernRivers. Periods of intense rainfall tonight and into Saturday. High t… View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 12:18pm • Dec 11, 2020
Building fire | Gateshead

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Tingira Heights and Charlestown fire stations are extinguishing a fire that broke out in a recycling plant on Oakdale Road, Gateshead, at 11.58am today. The fire in the paper recycling plant was contained to a... Learn more about the Building fire at Gateshead.

access_time 11:58am • Dec 11, 2020
place Gateshead
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House Fire | West Pennant Hills

Multiple Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews from western Sydney have brought a house fire under control on New Farm Road, West Pennant Hills today. Firefighters from Eastwood Fire Station arrived on scene shortly after 3pm to find the single-level house... Learn more about the House Fire at West Pennant Hills.

access_time 02:56pm • Dec 10, 2020
place West Pennant Hills
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Bush Fire | Revesby Heights

More than 20 firefighters are battling a bush fire near a residential area in Brockman Avenue, Revesby Heights. While no homes are under immediate threat, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews from multiple stations in the area are working to extinguish... Learn more about the Bush Fire at Revesby Heights.

access_time 01:23pm • Dec 10, 2020
place Revesby Heights
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Spillage | Halloran

Just after 3pm today Fire and Rescue were called to the M1 Motorway at Hallaron for a prime mover which ruptured its fuel tank due to an exploded stray tyre landing underneath the truck. On Arrival Doyalson crew observed 100Ltr diesel... Learn more about the Spillage at Halloran.

access_time 03:01pm • Dec 09, 2020
place Halloran
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House Fire | Rooty Hill

More than 20 firefighters are currently working to extinguish a fire that broke out just before 4pm at a home on Kit Place, Rooty Hill. Firefighters from Mount Druitt Fire Station arrived first on scene to find a large fire... Learn more about the House Fire at Rooty Hill.

access_time 03:58pm • Dec 08, 2020
place Rooty Hill
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Building Fire | Catherine Field

Just after 1.30pm today with numerous Triple Zero (000) Fire and Rescue were responded to a Building Fire in Chisholm Rd, Catherine Fields On arrival crews from Narrellan found a shed well alight impinging on a house with venting Gas cylinders More... Learn more about the Building Fire at Catherine Field.

access_time 01:47pm • Dec 08, 2020
place Catherine Field
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Building Fire | Gladesville

Just before midday today Fire and Rescue NSW responded to Victoria Rd, Gladesville following reports of an explosion in a three storey apartment building. Upon arrival crews from Gladesville Fire Station observed thick black smoke issuing from a second storey... Learn more about the Building Fire at Gladesville.

access_time 11:53am • Dec 08, 2020
place Gladesville
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Motor Vehicle Accident | Yarrowitch

Just after 11am today Fire and Rescue NSW were called to Oxley Hwy, Yarrowitch following reports of a truck rollover . Initial reports suggested the driver was trapped and a large amount of fuel had been leaking as a result of... Learn more about the Motor Vehicle Accident at Yarrowitch.

access_time 11:04am • Dec 08, 2020
place Yarrowitch
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Building Fire | Sydney

Just after 9pm Fire and Rescue received a call to a large building alight in Macquaire St, in the middle of the City. On arrival crews for City of Sydney Station found a large church with smoke coming from the roof... Learn more about the Building Fire at Sydney.

access_time 09:12am • Dec 08, 2020
place Sydney
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Shed Fire | Hambleton Hill

Just after 10pm on Monday, 7 December Fire and Rescue NSW responded to numerous Triple Zero (000) calls to a shed fire on Hambledon Hill Rd, Hambledon Hill. Firefighters from Singleton Fire Station arrived on scene a short time later... Learn more about the Shed Fire at Hambleton Hill.

access_time 10:04pm • Dec 07, 2020
place Hambleton Hill
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House Fire | Minto

Just after 9.30 last night Fire and Rescue NSW responded to a House Fire in Macedon St, Minto after receiving numerous Triple Zero (000) calls reporting smoke in the area. On arrival crews from St Andrews Fire Station found a single... Learn more about the House Fire at Minto.

access_time 09:44pm • Dec 07, 2020
place Minto
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Truck fire | Thirlmere

Just after 2.30pm today Fire and Rescue NSW operators received reports of a truck on fire on Oaks Rd Thirlmere. Crews from both Picton and Camden Fire Stations responded to the scene along with crews from the NSW Rural Fire Service.... Learn more about the Truck fire at Thirlmere.

access_time 02:30pm • Dec 07, 2020
place Thirlmere
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Truck fire | St Andrews

Just before 1.30pm, a number of Fire and Rescue NSW crews from across Sydney's South West were called to a truck fire on the Hume Highway, St Andrews. Upon arrival crews found the fire from the truck had jumped the road... Learn more about the Truck fire at St Andrews.

access_time 01:21pm • Dec 07, 2020
place St Andrews
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RT @BOM_NSW: ⚡Severe Thunderstorm Warning⚡for DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALLFor latest warnings: … View on Twitter [external link]

access_time 04:42pm • Dec 05, 2020

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