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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 | North Albury

Fire and Rescue NSW crews are currently in attendance at a House Fire in North Albury. Smoke and flames can be seen issuing from a property on Barooga Street. Firefighters are now searching the building for any occupants. ... Learn more about the House Fire at North Albury.

access_time 03:31pm • Jun 15, 2020
place North Albury
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Tree Falls on Unit Block | Balgownie

A large Gum tree has fallen onto a two-storey unit block in Balgownie, extensively damaging the roof and walls. Fire and Rescue NSW and the SES are working to render the scene safe. ... Learn more about the Tree Falls on Unit Block at Balgownie.

access_time 11:54am • Jun 15, 2020
place Balgownie
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Tree Falls on Unit Block | Balgownie

A large Gum tree has fallen onto a two-storey unit block in Balgownie, extensively damaging the roof and walls. Fire and Rescue NSW and the SES are working to render the scene safe. ... Learn more about the Tree Falls on Unit Block at Balgownie.

access_time 11:54am • Jun 15, 2020
place Balgownie
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Truck Rollover | Spring Hill

Just after 9.30am this morning Fire and Rescue NSW crews were called to a truck crash on Drummond St, Spring Hill. Crews from Wollongong and Shellharbour including HAZMAT crews are currently containing a spill as a result of the crash. The driver,... Learn more about the Truck Rollover at Spring Hill.

access_time 11:22am • Jun 15, 2020
place Spring Hill
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Wollongong High School Evacuated | Wollongong

Crews from Fire and Rescue NSW are evactuating Smiths Hill High School in Wollongong while they investigate a smell of burning from an Art room ... Learn more about the Wollongong High School Evacuated at Wollongong.

access_time 11:10am • Jun 15, 2020
place Wollongong
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Wollongong High School Evacuated | Wollongong

Crews from Fire and Rescue NSW are evacuating Smiths Hill High School in Wollongong while they investigate a smell of burning from an Art room ... Learn more about the Wollongong High School Evacuated at Wollongong.

access_time 11:10am • Jun 15, 2020
place Wollongong
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House Fire | Long Jetty

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from multiple stations across the Central Coast are attending a House Fire in Long Jetty. A fire was reported just after 10am today. Firefighters arrived to find a two storey house well alight. They are using... Learn more about the House Fire at Long Jetty.

access_time 10:10am • Jun 15, 2020
place Long Jetty
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House Fire | Long Jetty

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from multiple stations across the Central Coast are attending a House Fire in Long Jetty. A fire was reported just after 10am today. Firefighters arrived to find a two storey house well alight. They are using... Learn more about the House Fire at Long Jetty.

access_time 10:10am • Jun 15, 2020
place Long Jetty
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Ruptured Gas Main | Merrylands

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Wentworthville and Merrylands have commenced evacuations following the rupture of a gas main in Merrylands just before 9am this morning. Gas can be smelt up to 500m away from the site. ... Learn more about the Ruptured Gas Main at Merrylands.

access_time 08:45am • Jun 15, 2020
place Merrylands
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Ruptured Gas Main | Merrylands

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Wentworthville and Merrylands have commenced evacuations following the rupture of a gas main in Merrylands just before 9am this morning. Gas can be smelt up to 500m away from the site. ... Learn more about the Ruptured Gas Main at Merrylands.

access_time 08:45am • Jun 15, 2020
place Merrylands
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Biker Rescue | Mount Kembla

Firefighters from Wollongong Fire and Rescue NSW Fire station are in attendance at a motorbike crash at the Mount Kembla motor cross track. The bike’s rider has a broken leg and needs to be transported out of the bush into a... Learn more about the Biker Rescue at Mount Kembla.

access_time 03:59pm • Jun 14, 2020
place Mount Kembla
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Biker Rescue | Mount Kembla

Firefighters from Wollongong Fire and Rescue NSW Fire station are in attendance at a motorbike crash at the Mount Kembla motor cross track. The bike’s rider has a broken leg and needs to be transported out of the bush into a... Learn more about the Biker Rescue at Mount Kembla.

access_time 02:59pm • Jun 14, 2020
place Mount Kembla
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MVA | Orange

Fire and Rescue NSW Firefighters attended a motor vehicle accident in Orange. A vehicle has collided with a residence causing considerable structural damage. Firefighters are working to ensure the structural integrity of the residence is not compromised. The driver is being... Learn more about the MVA at Orange.

access_time 09:44pm • Jun 13, 2020
place Orange
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Car crash into house | Orange

Fire and Rescue NSW Firefighters attended a motor vehicle accident in Orange. A vehicle has collided with a residence causing considerable structural damage. Firefighters are working to ensure the structural integrity of the residence is not compromised. The driver is being... Learn more about the Car crash into house at Orange.

access_time 09:44pm • Jun 13, 2020
place Orange
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Rescue Incident | Cessnock

FRNSW Firefighters attended a residence in Cessnock, to rescue a 1 year old child locked inside by them-self. Firefighters were able to gain entry to the home, and reunite the mother with her child. ... Learn more about the Rescue Incident at Cessnock.

access_time 06:46pm • Jun 13, 2020
place Cessnock
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Explosion | Ingleburn

Fire and Rescue NSW Firefighters have attended an explosion at a residence in Ingleburn. One male has sustained injuries and has been treated by paramedics on scene. A gas line was compromised at a private residence, neighbours are being evacuated by... Learn more about the Explosion at Ingleburn.

access_time 04:07pm • Jun 13, 2020
place Ingleburn
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Chemical Drum Explosion | Woonona

Fire and Rescue NSW are in attendance at a factory following reports of a chemical drum explosion. One male worker is being treated for minimal injuries while crews are monitoring the scene with gas detectors. Fire and Rescue NSW hazardous materials... Learn more about the Chemical Drum Explosion at Woonona.

access_time 09:15am • Jun 13, 2020
place Woonona
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Chemical Drum Explosion | Woonona

Fire and Rescue NSW are in attendance at a factory following reports of a chemical drum explosion. One male worker is being treated for minimal injuries while crews are monitoring the scene with gas detectors. Fire and Rescue NSW hazardous materials... Learn more about the Chemical Drum Explosion at Woonona.

access_time 09:15am • Jun 13, 2020
place Woonona
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Magpie Rescue | Kearns

Fire and Rescue called to a bird in a tree. Fire and rescue crew arrived on scene to find a magpie with netting around its leg trapping it in the tree Fire and Rescue crews used the hydraulic boom on the Aerial... Learn more about the Magpie Rescue at Kearns.

access_time 12:00am • Jun 13, 2020
place Kearns
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Kitchen Fire | Oran Park

FIre in a kitchen of a residential house. Fire extinguished with fire blanket by occupants smoke removed from the house by fire and rescue two occupants treated on scene by NSW ambulance ... Learn more about the Kitchen Fire at Oran Park.

access_time 12:00am • Jun 13, 2020
place Oran Park
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House Fire | Dulwich Hill

Smoke and flames seen coming from roof and fire appears to be at rear of house ... Learn more about the House Fire at Dulwich Hill.

access_time 04:56pm • Jun 12, 2020
place Dulwich Hill
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MVA persons trapped | Maryland

Car has flipped over and there are people trapped. Accident taken place on MINMI RD. Closest cross street, BOTTLEBRUSH BVD in MARYLAND. ... Learn more about the MVA persons trapped at Maryland.

access_time 04:42pm • Jun 12, 2020
place Maryland
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MVA | Blacktown

2 vehicles have been involved in a collision. Ambulance required as a 23 yr old female has been hit in the chest by a deployed airbag. ... Learn more about the MVA at Blacktown.

access_time 04:34pm • Jun 12, 2020
place Blacktown
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Animal Rescue | Canterbury

Cat has been stuck in car dashboard for over 12 hours ... Learn more about the Animal Rescue at Canterbury.

access_time 04:14pm • Jun 12, 2020
place Canterbury
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MVA | Arncliffe

3 car Motor Vehicle Accident involving 2 trucks and a car. 1 male approximately 20 years of age has been taken to hospital. Accident involved a fuel tanker. An off duty firefighter originally on scene to assist. ... Learn more about the MVA at Arncliffe.

access_time 01:27pm • Jun 12, 2020
place Arncliffe
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Jail Cell Fire | Lidcombe

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Bankstown and Lidcombe were called to attend a fire in the Mary Wade Correctional Centre in Lidcombe. Fire crews worked with onsite prison guards to locate and contain the fire to its cell of origin. 48... Learn more about the Jail Cell Fire at Lidcombe.

access_time 12:34pm • Jun 12, 2020
place Lidcombe
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Jail Cell Fire | Lidcombe

Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Bankstown and Lidcombe were called to attend a fire in the Mary Wade Correctional Centre in Lidcombe. Fire crews worked with onsite prison guards to locate and contain the fire to its cell of origin. 48... Learn more about the Jail Cell Fire at Lidcombe.

access_time 12:34pm • Jun 12, 2020
place Lidcombe
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Unit Fire, Smoke Alarm Operating | Bronte

Neighbour reports an alarm operating and can smell smoke coming from a unit on 22 Read Street in Bronte. ... Learn more about the Unit Fire, Smoke Alarm Operating at Bronte.

access_time 11:58am • Jun 12, 2020
place Bronte
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Firefighters Rescuing Car Crash Driver | Marchmont (Yass)

Just before 12 noon today, a driver rolled her vehicle and impacted a tree about 5kms south of the Yass Racecourse near Gums Lane, Marchmont. Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Yass are in attendance and working to extract the trapped... Learn more about the Firefighters Rescuing Car Crash Driver at Marchmont (Yass).

access_time 11:46am • Jun 12, 2020
place Marchmont (Yass)
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Firefighters Rescuing Car Crash Driver | Marchmont (Yass)

Just before 12 noon today, a driver rolled her vehicle and impacted a tree about 5kms south of the Yass Racecourse near Gums Lane, Marchmont. Fire and Rescue NSW crews from Yass are in attendance and working to extract the trapped... Learn more about the Firefighters Rescuing Car Crash Driver at Marchmont (Yass).

access_time 11:46am • Jun 12, 2020
place Marchmont (Yass)
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