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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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Structure Fire 2nd Alarm | Seven Hills

Over 20 FF’s attended a blaze this morning just before 5am at an industrial unit complex. They extinguished a fire at the back of the complex and were able to stop the fire from spreading. FIRU will attend. ... Learn more about the Structure Fire 2nd Alarm at Seven Hills.

access_time 04:53am • Jun 24, 2020
place Seven Hills
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Motor vehicle accident - persons trapped | Narromine

Crews from Narromine Fire Station are responding to a motor vehicle accident involving car that ran into a tree. It is reported that the incident involves a 65 year old male who is unconscious and breathing. ... Learn more about the Motor vehicle accident - persons trapped at Narromine.

access_time 03:55pm • Jun 23, 2020
place Narromine
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Explosion | Point Clare

Crews from Gosford and Kariong Fire Stations are responding to reports of an explosion and flames visible from Talinga Avenue, Point Clare. ... Learn more about the Explosion at Point Clare.

access_time 02:38pm • Jun 23, 2020
place Point Clare
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Underground Carpark Fire | Quakers Hill

Numerous Fire and Rescue NSW crews were called to reports of an underground carpark fire in Quakers Hill. Firefighters arrived to find smoke issuing from the carpark entry. They got to work with hose lines and breathing apparatus. An ambulance was requested... Learn more about the Underground Carpark Fire at Quakers Hill.

access_time 02:12pm • Jun 23, 2020
place Quakers Hill
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Motor Vehicle Accident - Persons trapped | Nelsons Plains

Firefighters from Raymond Terrace Fire Station are responding to a two vehicle accident between a truck and a vehicle. It is reported that there are two people currently trapped. ... Learn more about the Motor Vehicle Accident - Persons trapped at Nelsons Plains.

access_time 01:41pm • Jun 23, 2020
place Nelsons Plains
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Motor vehicle accident persons trapped | Merrylands

Firefighters from Merrylands Fire Station are responding to a bus and vehicle accident. There are reports of the car trapped under the bus. ... Learn more about the Motor vehicle accident persons trapped at Merrylands.

access_time 01:23pm • Jun 23, 2020
place Merrylands
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Hazardous Material Incident | Narrabri

Crews from Narrabri Fire Station are responding to an arsnic spill in powder form under a house on Huxley St, Narrabri. Firefighters are currently working to clear the spill and render the area safe. One man was home at the time... Learn more about the Hazardous Material Incident at Narrabri .

access_time 10:31am • Jun 23, 2020
place Narrabri
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Hazardous Material Incident | Narrabri

Crews from Narrabri Fire Station are responding to an arsnic spill in powder form under a house on Huxley St, Narrabri. Firefighters are currently working to clear the spill and render the area safe. One man was home at the time... Learn more about the Hazardous Material Incident at Narrabri .

access_time 10:31am • Jun 23, 2020
place Narrabri
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HAZMAT | Queanbeyan East

At around 10.15am this morning, crews from Queenbeyan Fire Station responded to a Hazardous Materials incident in Aurora Avenue, Queanbeyan. Upon arrival crews observed a small fire in a chemical storage facility which was quickly knocked down by crews. Additional crews... Learn more about the HAZMAT at Queanbeyan East.

access_time 10:26am • Jun 23, 2020
place Queanbeyan East
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House Fire | Cammeray

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Willoughby and Neutral Bay are currently responding to a house fire in Carter Street, Cammeray. There are reports of visible smoke and an alarm ringing from inside the premises. Crews were able to quickly extinguish... Learn more about the House Fire at Cammeray.

access_time 10:19am • Jun 23, 2020
place Cammeray
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House Fire | Cammeray

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Willoughby and Neutral Bay are currently responding to a house fire in Carter Street, Cammeray. There are reports of visible smoke and an alarm ringing from inside the premises. Crews were able to quickly extinguish... Learn more about the House Fire at Cammeray.

access_time 10:19am • Jun 23, 2020
place Cammeray
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House Fire | Cammeray

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Willoughby and Neutral Bay are currently responding to a house fire in Carter Street, Cammeray. There are reports of visible smoke and an alarm ringing from inside the premises. Crews were able to quickly extinguish... Learn more about the House Fire at Cammeray.

access_time 10:16am • Jun 23, 2020
place Cammeray
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HAZMAT | Queanbeyan East

At around 10.15am this morning, crews from Queenbeyan Fire Station responded to a Hazardous Materials incident in Aurora Avenue, Queanbeyan. Upon arrival crews observed a small fire in a chemical storage facility which was quickly knocked down by crews. Additional crews... Learn more about the HAZMAT at Queanbeyan East.

access_time 10:00am • Jun 23, 2020
place Queanbeyan East
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Restaurant Fire | Chatswood

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Willoughby, Lane Cove, Crows Nest and Forestville Fire Stations attended an electrical fire in a restaurant in Chatswood's Westfield Shopping Centre. The restaurant's fire protection sprinklers extinguished the fire and firefighters completed salvage and... Learn more about the Restaurant Fire at Chatswood.

access_time 07:44am • Jun 23, 2020
place Chatswood
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Recycling Factory Fire | Moorebank

Fire and Rescue NSW Firefighters attended a large recycling Factory Fire in Moorebank late last night.  Crews acted quickly and successfully saved the factory whilst also managing protect gas cylinders from catching alight.  Fire Fighters remained on scene until the early hours... Learn more about the Recycling Factory Fire at Moorebank.

access_time 10:45pm • Jun 22, 2020
place Moorebank
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Recycling Factory Fire | Moorebank

Fire and Rescue NSW Firefighters attended a large recycling Factory Fire in Moorebank late last night.  Crews acted quickly and successfully saved the factory whilst also managing to protect exposed gas cylinders from catching alight.  Fire Fighters remained on scene until the... Learn more about the Recycling Factory Fire at Moorebank.

access_time 10:45pm • Jun 22, 2020
place Moorebank
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Donkey Rescue | Mangrove Creek (Wisemans Ferry)

Specialist Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Gosford and Kariong were called to assist a donkey who had become stuck in the mud in a paddock near Gosford. Crews used slings to secure the animal and after 40 minutes, they were... Learn more about the Donkey Rescue at Mangrove Creek (Wisemans Ferry).

access_time 02:42pm • Jun 22, 2020
place Mangrove Creek (Wisemans Ferry)
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Donkey Rescue | Mangrove Creek (Wisemans Ferry)

Specialist Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Gosford and Kariong were called to assist a donkey who had become stuck in the mud in a paddock near Gosford. Crews used slings to secure the animal and after 40 minutes, they were... Learn more about the Donkey Rescue at Mangrove Creek (Wisemans Ferry).

access_time 02:42pm • Jun 22, 2020
place Mangrove Creek (Wisemans Ferry)
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Mountain Bike Crash | Hornsby

At approximately 2:30 yesterday afternoon Fire and Rescue NSW rescue crews were called to reports of a 34 year old male who had injured himself whilst mountain biking in the Hornsby Mountain Bike Park. Firefighters worked alongside NSW Ambulance Paramedics to... Learn more about the Mountain Bike Crash at Hornsby.

access_time 02:30pm • Jun 22, 2020
place Hornsby
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Mountain Bike Crash | Hornsby

At approximately 2:30 yesterday afternoon Fire and Rescue NSW rescue crews were called to reports of a 34 year old male who had injured himself whilst mountain biking in the Hornsby Mountain Bike Park. Firefighters worked alongside NSW Ambulance Paramedics to... Learn more about the Mountain Bike Crash at Hornsby.

access_time 02:30pm • Jun 22, 2020
place Hornsby
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Man rescued from under car | Cambridge Park

At about 1:30pm today Fire and Rescue NSW rescue crews were called to attend an address in Cambridge Park following reports of a car fallen on a man. Crews arrived to find a man trapped under a car by both legs. Firefighters... Learn more about the Man rescued from under car at Cambridge Park.

access_time 01:31pm • Jun 22, 2020
place Cambridge Park
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Man rescued from under car | Cambridge Park

At about 1:30pm today Fire and Rescue NSW rescue crews were called to attend an address in Cambridge Park following reports of a car fallen on a man. Crews arrived to find a man trapped under a car by both legs. Firefighters... Learn more about the Man rescued from under car at Cambridge Park.

access_time 01:31pm • Jun 22, 2020
place Cambridge Park
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Petrol Pump Truck Crash | Picton

A truck has collided with a petrol pump, crews on scene assisting police. ... Learn more about the Petrol Pump Truck Crash at Picton.

access_time 11:41am • Jun 22, 2020
place Picton
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FRNSW prepared for anything this ski season

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is prepared for anything this winter as the NSW ski fields prepare to open to an eager public on 24 June... Read more about FRNSW prepared for anything this ski season.

access_time 11:07am • Jun 22, 2020
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Truck Fire | Tomago

Tyre alight on truck, vehicle is in the breakdown lane on the highway to avoid too much traffic disturbance. ... Learn more about the Truck Fire at Tomago.

access_time 11:03am • Jun 22, 2020
place Tomago
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Building Fire | Sawtell

Single level bakery on Sawtell's main street has smoke issuing from the roof. Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Sawtell and Coffs Harbour Fire stations have accessed the building via their ladder and are attacking fire from roof top. ... Learn more about the Building Fire at Sawtell.

access_time 09:39am • Jun 22, 2020
place Sawtell
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Car Fire | Sydney

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from The Rocks have located a car on fire on the Western Distributor in Sydney’s CBD. Just after 7:30am today, a car was found on fire near the Sydney Aquarium. Traffic toward the ANZAC bridge is... Learn more about the Car Fire at Sydney.

access_time 07:34am • Jun 22, 2020
place Sydney
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Car Fire | Sydney

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from The Rocks have located a car on fire on the Western Distributor in Sydney’s CBD. Just after 7:30am today, a car was found on fire near the Sydney Aquarium. Traffic toward the ANZAC bridge is... Learn more about the Car Fire at Sydney.

access_time 07:34am • Jun 22, 2020
place Sydney
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Unit Fire | North Willoughby

Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters were called to a unit fire in North Willoughby. A fire had occurred in a unit on the second level of the apartment block. All residents were evacuated, while firefighters gained entry to the apartment.... Learn more about the Unit Fire at North Willoughby.

access_time 05:24pm • Jun 21, 2020
place North Willoughby
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Unit Fire | North Willoughby

Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters were called to a unit fire in North Willoughby. A fire had occurred in a unit on the second level of the apartment block. All residents were evacuated, while firefighters gained entry to the apartment.... Learn more about the Unit Fire at North Willoughby.

access_time 05:24pm • Jun 21, 2020
place North Willoughby
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