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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 | Belfield

Just after 10.45am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW received numerous Triple Zero calls (000) following reports of a house fire on Bruce Ave, Belfield. Upon arrival crews noticed a large amount of black smoke issuing from the rear carport of... Learn more about the House Fire at Belfield.

access_time 10:44am • Aug 06, 2020
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House Fire | Belfield

Just after 10.45am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW received numerous Triple Zero calls (000) following reports of a house fire on Bruce Ave, Belfield. Upon arrival crews noticed a large amount of black smoke issuing from the rear carport of... Learn more about the House Fire at Belfield.

access_time 10:44am • Aug 06, 2020
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House Fire | Belfield

Just after 10.45am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW received numerous Triple Zero calls (000) following reports of a house fire on Bruce Ave, Belfield. Upon arrival crews noticed a large amount of black smoke issuing from the rear carport of... Learn more about the House Fire at Belfield.

access_time 10:44am • Aug 06, 2020
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HAZMAT incident | Beecroft

The Fire and Rescue NSW HAZMAT team from Chester Hill attended an address in Albert Road, Beecroft after a container of the highly explosive picric acid and two mortar shells were found and triple zero alerted at 9.36am today. The picric... Learn more about the HAZMAT incident at Beecroft.

access_time 09:36am • Aug 06, 2020
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HAZMAT incident | Beecroft

The Fire and Rescue NSW HAZMAT team from Chester Hill attended an address in Albert Road, Beecroft after a container of the highly explosive picric acid and two mortar shells were found and triple zero alerted at 9.36am today. The picric... Learn more about the HAZMAT incident at Beecroft.

access_time 09:36am • Aug 06, 2020
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FRNSW sees rise in solar panel-related fires

Fire and Rescue NSW are warning residents with solar panels to remain observant and take steps to protect their homes after a series of solar panel fires over the last week... Read more about FRNSW sees rise in solar panel-related fires.

access_time 03:15pm • Aug 05, 2020
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Major Hazmat Incident | Coonamble

A major Hazmat incident is underway at a water treatment plant, where approximately 2500 L of hydrochloric acid has leaked from a tank. Fire and Rescue NSW crews have isolated the tank and contained the leak, the cleanup is currently... Learn more about the Major Hazmat Incident at Coonamble.

access_time 02:22pm • Aug 05, 2020
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Truck Crash | West Pymble

Fire and Rescue NSW crew from Ryde Fire Station are currently on the scene of a truck crash on Ryde Road, West Pymble. Reports suggest that a truck crashed into a power pole, causing live power lines to fall and cover... Learn more about the Truck Crash at West Pymble .

access_time 10:57am • Aug 05, 2020
place West Pymble
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Hazmat Incident | Deauville

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Laurieton and Port Macquarie Fire Stations are currently attending an incident on Lord Street, Deauville after an excavator was submerged in the Hastings River. The excavator is believed to hold both diesel and hydraulic oil,... Learn more about the Hazmat Incident at Deauville.

access_time 10:44am • Aug 05, 2020
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Hazmat Incident | Deauville

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Laurieton and Port Macquarie Fire Stations are currently attending an incident on Lord Street, Deauville after an excavator was submerged in the Hastings River. The excavator is believed to hold both diesel and hydraulic oil,... Learn more about the Hazmat Incident at Deauville.

access_time 10:44am • Aug 05, 2020
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House Fire | Fairfield

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Yennora, Cabramatta and Smithfield attended a home in Fairfield after a triple zero call to report a fire at 6.57am today. When the crew arrived on scene they found the single level cladding and tile... Learn more about the House Fire at Fairfield.

access_time 06:57am • Aug 05, 2020
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House Fire | Fairfield

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Yennora, Cabramatta and Smithfield attended a home in Fairfield after a triple zero call to report a fire at 6.57am today. When the crew arrived on scene they found the single level cladding and tile... Learn more about the House Fire at Fairfield.

access_time 06:57am • Aug 05, 2020
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Building Fire | Leichhardt

Just before 2am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW crews were called to reports of a building fire on Moore St, Leichhardt. More than 20 firefighters from across the Inner West battled the blaze which was believed to have started... Learn more about the Building Fire at Leichhardt.

access_time 01:56am • Aug 05, 2020
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Building Fire | Leichhardt

Just before 2am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW crews were called to reports of a building fire on Moore St, Leichhardt. More than 20 firefighters from across the Inner West battled the blaze which was believed to have started... Learn more about the Building Fire at Leichhardt.

access_time 01:56am • Aug 05, 2020
place Leichhardt
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Car crash person trapped | Rooty Hill

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Blacktown and Mount Druitt Fire Stations are currently on the scene of a car crash on Rupertswood Road, Rooty Hill. A Triple Zero (000) call stated that a car had crashed into a building and... Learn more about the Car crash person trapped at Rooty Hill.

access_time 11:41am • Aug 04, 2020
place Rooty Hill
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House Fire | Mount Druitt

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Ropes Crossing and St Marys Fire Stations were called to a home on Methven Street, Mt Druitt after a Triple Zero (000) call reported smoke billowing from the home's garage. Occupants were directed evacuate the... Learn more about the House Fire at Mount Druitt.

access_time 08:57am • Aug 04, 2020
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Hoverboard Causes House Fire | Mount Druitt

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Ropes Crossing and St Marys Fire Stations were called to a home on Methven Street, Mt Druitt after a Triple Zero (000) call reported smoke billowing from the home's garage. Occupants were directed to evacuate... Learn more about the Hoverboard Causes House Fire at Mount Druitt.

access_time 08:57am • Aug 04, 2020
place Mount Druitt
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Trapped Worker Rescued | Castle Hill

A worker has rolled a scissor lift while removing it from a tilt-tray truck this morning. Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters from Castle Hill and Kellyville fire stations arrived to find the man trapped by his legs. Crews used hydraulic equipment... Learn more about the Trapped Worker Rescued at Castle Hill.

access_time 05:41am • Aug 04, 2020
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Major Gas Leak | Strathfield

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from across the Inner West of Sydney were called to a major gas leak in Strathfield. Crews arrived to find workers had drilled through a pipe and gas was venting into the area around the intersection... Learn more about the Major Gas Leak at Strathfield.

access_time 04:16pm • Aug 03, 2020
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Major Gas Leak | Strathfield

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from across the Inner West of Sydney were called to a major gas leak in Strathfield. Crews arrived to find workers had drilled through a pipe and gas was venting into the area around the intersection... Learn more about the Major Gas Leak at Strathfield.

access_time 04:16pm • Aug 03, 2020
place Strathfield
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Unit Fire | Artarmon

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Lane Cove and Crows Nest Fire Stations have responded to reports of a unit fire on Broughton Road, Artarmon. A Triple Zero (000) call at approximately 11:45am reported a fire alarm operating inside the... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Artarmon.

access_time 11:46am • Aug 03, 2020
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Unit Fire | Artarmon

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Lane Cove and Crows Nest Fire Stations have responded to reports of a unit fire on Broughton Road, Artarmon. A Triple Zero (000) call at approximately 11:45am reported a fire alarm operating inside the... Learn more about the Unit Fire at Artarmon.

access_time 11:46am • Aug 03, 2020
place Artarmon
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Rubbish Fire | Kempsey

Just after 10.20am this morning emergency services were called to Francis Conn Pl, Frederickton following initial reports of an explosion in the area. Upon arrival crews from Kempsey Fire Station were met with thick black smoke and located a rubbish fire... Learn more about the Rubbish Fire at Kempsey.

access_time 10:22am • Aug 03, 2020
place Kempsey
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Oil spill | Haberfield

Just before 9.15am this morning HAZMAT crews Fire and Rescue NSW were called to reports of an oil spill in Haberfield. Crews arrived on scene a short time later and discovered a large amount of oil moving along the surface of... Learn more about the Oil spill at Haberfield.

access_time 09:13am • Aug 03, 2020
place Haberfield
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Oil spill | Haberfield

Just before 9.15am this morning HAZMAT crews Fire and Rescue NSW were called to reports of an oil spill in Haberfield. Crews arrived on scene a short time later and discovered a large amount of oil moving along the surface of... Learn more about the Oil spill at Haberfield.

access_time 09:13am • Aug 03, 2020
place Haberfield
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Bush walker rescue | Bundeena

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Bundeena and Engadine are working with NSW Ambulance Paramedics and NSW Police to locate and extract a fallen bush walker. The bush walker is reported to have fallen and injured themselves at a lookout on... Learn more about the Bush walker rescue at Bundeena.

access_time 02:07pm • Aug 01, 2020
place Bundeena
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Bush walker rescue | Bundeena

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Bundeena and Engadine are working with NSW Ambulance Paramedics and NSW Police to locate and extract a fallen bush walker. The bush walker is reported to have fallen and injured themselves at a lookout on... Learn more about the Bush walker rescue at Bundeena.

access_time 02:07pm • Aug 01, 2020
place Bundeena
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House Fire | Bomaderry

Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters from Nowra, Shoalhaven and Berry Fire Stations have worked through the night to extinguish a house that was found fully involved in fire. Just after 10:30pm the first of many Triple Zero (000) calls were received.... Learn more about the House Fire at Bomaderry.

access_time 10:38pm • Jul 31, 2020
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House Fire | Bomaderry

Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters from Nowra, Shoalhaven and Berry Fire Stations have worked through the night to extinguish a house that was found fully involved in fire. Just after 10:30pm the first of many Triple Zero (000) calls were received.... Learn more about the House Fire at Bomaderry.

access_time 10:38pm • Jul 31, 2020
place Bomaderry
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House fire | Frenchs Forest

At around 10pm last night over forty Fire and Rescue NSW Firefighters attended a house fire in Frenchs Forest. Crews from Forestville were first arriving and found a well developed fire in a house with potential to spread into neighbouring... Learn more about the House fire at Frenchs Forest .

access_time 10:00pm • Jul 31, 2020
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