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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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Horse rescue | Matcham

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from the Central Coast were called to a property in Matcham just before 11:30am this morning after reports that a horse was stuck in a dam. Crews arrived on the scene to find the horse caught... Learn more about the Horse rescue at Matcham.

access_time 11:23am • Jul 28, 2020
place Matcham
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House Fire | Dubbo

Just before 8am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Delroy and Dubbo Fire Stations were called to a house fire on Bunglegumbie Rd, Dubbo. Upon arrival crews were able to quickly extinguish a fire which is believed to... Learn more about the House Fire at Dubbo.

access_time 07:50am • Jul 28, 2020
place Dubbo
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House Fire | Dubbo

Just before 8am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Delroy and Dubbo Fire Stations were called to a house fire on Bunglegumbie Rd, Dubbo. Upon arrival crews were able to quickly extinguish a fire which is believed to... Learn more about the House Fire at Dubbo.

access_time 07:50am • Jul 28, 2020
place Dubbo
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Large shop fire | Newcastle West

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from across Newcastle and The Hunter region were called to a shop on Parry Street, Newcastle West late last night after reports of a large fire at the premises. Crews began arriving on scene at approximately... Learn more about the Large shop fire at Newcastle West.

access_time 11:30pm • Jul 27, 2020
place Newcastle West
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Large shop fire | Newcastle West

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from across Newcastle and The Hunter region were called to a shop on Parry Street, Newcastle West late last night after reports of a large fire at the premises. Crews began arriving on scene at approximately... Learn more about the Large shop fire at Newcastle West.

access_time 11:30pm • Jul 27, 2020
place Newcastle West
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Dog stuck on roof | Bardia

Fire and Rescue NSW crew from Horningsea Park fire station attended a home on Ingleburn Gardens Drive, Bardia just after 2pm this afternoon after reports of a dog stuck on a roof. Using a salvage sheet and high pitched voices,... Learn more about the Dog stuck on roof at Bardia .

access_time 02:08pm • Jul 27, 2020
place Bardia
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Dog stuck on roof | Bardia

Fire and Rescue NSW crew from Horningsea Park Fire Station attended a home on Ingleburn Gardens Drive, Bardia just after 2pm this afternoon after receiving reports of a dog stuck on a roof. Using a salvage sheet and high pitched... Learn more about the Dog stuck on roof at Bardia .

access_time 02:08pm • Jul 27, 2020
place Bardia
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Fuel tanker crash | Lawson

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Lawson, Wentworth Falls and Katoomba fire stations are on the scene of a fuel tanker accident on the Great Western Highway, Lawson, which occurred at around 2pm today. The truck crashed into the median strip... Learn more about the Fuel tanker crash at Lawson.

access_time 02:00pm • Jul 27, 2020
place Lawson
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Fuel tanker crash | Lawson

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Lawson, Wentworth Falls and Katoomba fire stations are on the scene of a fuel tanker accident on the Great Western Highway, Lawson, which occurred at around 2pm today. The truck crashed into the median strip... Learn more about the Fuel tanker crash at Lawson.

access_time 02:00pm • Jul 27, 2020
place Lawson
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Kangaroo rescue | Lithgow

Just after midday Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Lithgow fire station were called to assist with a kangaroo rescue, after it was reported that a female kangaroo had been swept away in flood waters and was stuck in a... Learn more about the Kangaroo rescue at Lithgow.

access_time 12:07pm • Jul 27, 2020
place Lithgow
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House Fire | Quakers Hill

Just after 11.15am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW crews from across Western Sydney were called to a house fire on Camilleri Ave, Quakers Hill. Upon arrival crews found the house well alight, and worked quickly to extinguish the fire and... Learn more about the House Fire at Quakers Hill.

access_time 11:15am • Jul 27, 2020
place Quakers Hill
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House Fire | Quakers Hill

Just after 11.15am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW crews from across Western Sydney were called to a house fire on Camilleri Ave, Quakers Hill. Upon arrival crews found the house well alight, and worked quickly to extinguish the fire and... Learn more about the House Fire at Quakers Hill.

access_time 11:15am • Jul 27, 2020
place Quakers Hill
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Tree falls on car | Lapstone

Fire and Rescue NSW crew from Glenbrook fire station were called to a house on Darwin Drive, Lapstone this morning after reports of a large tree falling onto a car and blocking the road. Crews arrived on the scene shortly... Learn more about the Tree falls on car at Lapstone.

access_time 09:33am • Jul 27, 2020
place Lapstone
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Tree falls on car | Lapstone

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Glenbrook Fire Station were called to a house on Darwin Drive, Lapstone this morning after reports of a large tree falling onto a car and blocking the road. Crews arrived on the scene shortly... Learn more about the Tree falls on car at Lapstone.

access_time 09:33am • Jul 27, 2020
place Lapstone
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Power pole alight | North Lambton

Just after 9pm last night Fire and Rescue NSW crews from North Lamton were called to reports of a power pole alight on Werona St, North Lambton. Upon arrival firefighters noticed the pole was well alight and at risk of falling... Learn more about the Power pole alight at North Lambton.

access_time 09:09pm • Jul 26, 2020
place North Lambton
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Rat Bait Contamination | Matcham (Central Coast)

Fire and Rescue NSW Hazardous Materials experts have worked to remove Phosphine tablets which were placed around a shed in Matcham. Firefighters were called when the tablet’s odour was noticeable from some distance. An exclusion zone of up to 50 meters... Learn more about the Rat Bait Contamination at Matcham (Central Coast).

access_time 06:32pm • Jul 24, 2020
place Matcham (Central Coast)
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Rat Bait Contamination | Matcham (Central Coast)

Fire and Rescue NSW Hazardous Materials experts have worked to remove Phosphine tablets which were placed around a shed in Matcham. Firefighters were called when the tablet’s odour was noticeable from some distance. An exclusion zone of up to 50 meters... Learn more about the Rat Bait Contamination at Matcham (Central Coast).

access_time 06:32pm • Jul 24, 2020
place Matcham (Central Coast)
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FRNSW to roll out new and improved firefighting uniforms

Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters will receive new and improved personal protective clothing as part of a rollout of new uniforms across the state... Read more about FRNSW to roll out new and improved firefighting uniforms.

access_time 10:31am • Jul 24, 2020
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Garage fire | Frenchs Forest

Residents of a home in Frenchs Forest were able to extinguish a fire that started in their garage after they were alerted by a smoke alarm early this morning. The residents made the call to triple zero to report the fire... Learn more about the Garage fire at Frenchs Forest.

access_time 03:41am • Jul 24, 2020
place Frenchs Forest
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Garage fire | Frenchs Forest

Residents of a home in Frenchs Forest were able to extinguish a fire that started in their garage after they were alerted by a smoke alarm early this morning. The residents made the call to triple zero to report the fire... Learn more about the Garage fire at Frenchs Forest.

access_time 03:41am • Jul 24, 2020
place Frenchs Forest
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Building Collapse | Ashfield

At about 3:30 this morning Fire and Rescue NSW crews from across Sydney’s inner west and as far south as Liverpool were called to a three level building in Ashfield. Initial reports indicated that brickwork in a building on Knocklayde Street... Learn more about the Building Collapse at Ashfield.

access_time 03:34am • Jul 24, 2020
place Ashfield
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Fire at Supermarket | Shellharbour City Centre

Shortly before 1:30pm today, Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Shellharbour and Albion Park were called to reports of a fire at the ALDI supermarket at Shellharbour City Centre. On arrival they found some solar panels alight on the roof... Learn more about the Fire at Supermarket at Shellharbour City Centre.

access_time 01:26pm • Jul 23, 2020
place Shellharbour City Centre
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Fire at Supermarket | Shellharbour City Centre

Shortly before 1:30pm today, Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Shellharbour and Albion Park were called to reports of a fire at the ALDI supermarket at Shellharbour City Centre. On arrival they found some solar panels alight on the roof... Learn more about the Fire at Supermarket at Shellharbour City Centre.

access_time 01:26pm • Jul 23, 2020
place Shellharbour City Centre
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Dee Why house fire | Dee Why

A number of Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Sydney's Northern Beaches responded to a fire in a unit on South Creek Road, Dee Why at 3pm this afternoon. Crews arrived to find smoke billowing out of the apartment with the... Learn more about the Dee Why house fire at Dee Why .

access_time 03:02pm • Jul 22, 2020
place Dee Why
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House fire | Maroubra

Fire and Rescue NSW are responding to a house fire in Astoria Circuit, Maroubra. FRNSW received a triple zero call at 11.18am after flames were seen issuing from the second floor of the house. It is believed the house was unoccupied when... Learn more about the House fire at Maroubra.

access_time 11:18am • Jul 22, 2020
place Maroubra
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House fire | Maroubra

Fire and Rescue NSW are responding to a house fire in Astoria Circuit, Maroubra. FRNSW received a triple zero call at 11.18am after flames were seen issuing from the second floor of the house. It is believed the house was unoccupied when... Learn more about the House fire at Maroubra.

access_time 11:18am • Jul 22, 2020
place Maroubra
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Car retrieval | Brunswick Heads

A Fire and Rescue HAZMAT crew is on the scene of an incident where a car is submerged in a river at Brunswick Heads. The HAZMAT crew were called to a boat ramp on the Old Pacific Highway at 8.06am after... Learn more about the Car retrieval at Brunswick Heads.

access_time 08:06am • Jul 22, 2020
place Brunswick Heads
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House Fire - Guildford | Guildford

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Guildford, Merrylands, Chester Hill and Yennora are responding to a house fire on Station Street, Guildford. Crews arrived on scene just before 2pm and extinguished the flames in less than ten minutes, managing to... Learn more about the House Fire - Guildford at Guildford.

access_time 01:52pm • Jul 21, 2020
place Guildford
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House Fire | Guildford

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Guildford, Merrylands, Chester Hill and Yennora are responding to a house fire on Station Street, Guildford. Crews arrived on scene just before 2pm and extinguished the flames in less than ten minutes, managing to... Learn more about the House Fire at Guildford.

access_time 01:52pm • Jul 21, 2020
place Guildford
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South Windsor house fire | South Windsor

A number of Fire and Rescue NSW crews from across Western Sydney responded to a fully alight house fire in South Windsor just after 8:30am this morning. Five trucks responded to the incident and crews were able to contain the... Learn more about the South Windsor house fire at South Windsor.

access_time 08:31am • Jul 21, 2020
place South Windsor
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