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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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PARRAMATTA | Clutter identified as major safety risk in unit fire VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have identified the danger posed by clutter in a unit, damaged by fire at Parramatta earlier this week.A working smoke alarm saved thr... View on Twitter [external link]
CHATSWOOD | #FRNSW Victoria Ave, fire in a shop, crews have gained fire control and are working towards extinguishment.@LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
CHATSWOOD | #FRNSW on scene at a unit fire above a shop on Victoria Ave. Six fire trucks in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]
PARRAMATTA | #FRNSW Thomas Street, fire in a unit was quickly contained by crews in breathing apparatus, all evacuated persons have been returned to their residences. View on Twitter [external link]
GRIFFITH | #FRNSW Watson Rd, abandoned house completely involved in fire, crews on scene commencing extinguishment. View on Twitter [external link]
A firefighter has been injured during a large house fire this morning at North Willoughby on Sydney's lower north shore. More than 40 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters and at least 12 appliances rushed to Hollywood Crescent around 9.30 this... Learn more about the Firefighter injured in major house fire at Willoughby.
NORTH WILLOUGHBY | Firefighter injured in major house fire. A firefighter has been injured during a large house fire this morning at North Willoughby on Sydney's lower north shore.More than 40 Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters and at le... View on Twitter [external link]
CLYDE | #FRNSW M4 near James Ruse Drive, two vehicle accident with persons trapped, crews on scene now performing rescue.@LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
ROZELLE | #FRNSW Mansfield Street, fire in a kitchen of a small business, crews have extinguished the blaze and are completing salvage work and investigations. View on Twitter [external link]
MACLEAN | #FRNSW and @RFS on scene at a building fire on River Street near Wharf St. Structure is well alight approx 40 people evacuated from adjoining properties. Believed no persons inside the building that is on fire. @abcnews @2GB873 @nbnnews View on Twitter [external link]
PARKLEA | #FRNSW working to extinguish a fire in a two level home on Damien Drive. When firefighters arrived the home was well alight. @2GB873 @WSFM1017 @2SM1269 @abcnews @7NewsSydney @9NewsAUS View on Twitter [external link]
CECIL HILLS | #FRNSW M7, single vehicle accident with a car on its roof, rescue crews are on scene performing extradition.@LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
LONG JETTY | #FRNSW Nirvana Street, fire has destroyed a car and partial damaged a granny flat early this morning, investigations are continuing. View on Twitter [external link]
Two Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have tied the knot, taking their vows to new 'fahrenheits' by stopping at the fire station where they first met, immediately after the wedding ceremony. Captain, Amon Burkill, and his 'flame', fellow on-call firefighter,... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW newlyweds stop by fire station for happy snaps after exchanging vows at Denman.
DENMAN | Fire and Rescue NSW newlyweds stop by fire station for happy snaps after exchanging vows. Two Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have tied the knot, taking their vows to new 'fahrenheits' by stopping at the fire station where they... View on Twitter [external link]
HORSLEY PARK | #FRNSW M7, rescue in progress, a single vehicle rollover involving a truck, traffic heavy in the area.@LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
RYDE | #FRNSW Victoria Rd, 4 vehicle accident, crews on scene performing extraction of multiple people.@LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is crediting a smoke alarm for saving the lives of two people as fire engulfed a townhouse at Auburn, in Sydney's west. Around 20 firefighters and six fire trucks responded to the blaze which broke out... Learn more about the Working smoke alarm helps residents flee townhouse fire at Auburn.
AUBURN | Working smoke alarm helps residents flee townhouse fire - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is crediting a smoke alarm for saving the lives of two people as fire engulfed a townhouse at Auburn, in Sydney's west.Around 20 firefighters... View on Twitter [external link]
GLADESVILLE | #FRNSW College Street, truck fire in the loading dock of a major retailer, crews on scene have prevented the spread to main building. View on Twitter [external link]
Two teens have been treated for smoke inhalation after a garage fire at Scone in the state's Hunter Valley. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews from Scone and Aberdeen rushed to Kookaburra Avenue just before 1.30 yesterday afternoon after numerous Triple... Learn more about the Teens treated for smoke inhalation after garage fire at Scone.
SCONE | Teens treated for smoke inhalation after garage fire. Two teens have been treated for smoke inhalation after a garage fire at Scone in the state's Hunter Valley.Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews from Scone and Aberdeen rushed to Kookab... View on Twitter [external link]
AUBURN | #FRNSW Park Rd, fire in a two level townhouse, all persons are evacuated, firefighting operations are in progress.@LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
SCONE | #FRNSW Kookaburra Ave, house fire in progress, crews on scene performing firefighting operations, all persons evacuated. View on Twitter [external link]
NORTH ST MARYS | Small fire located in a solar panel inverter has been extinguished. View on Twitter [external link]
HURSTVILLE | #FRNSW Patrick Street, two vehicle accident, one car one its side, rescue in progress.@LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
CASULA | #FRNSW working to contain a fire in a two level building on the Hume Highway near Ashcroft Avenue. Seven fire trucks with 26 firefighters on scene. @LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
OLD GUILDFORD | #FRNSW Whitaker Street, domestic garage alight, crews at work to prevent fire spread to the main residence. View on Twitter [external link]
PROSPECT | M4 Westbound off ramp / Prospect Hwy on ramp, 2 car crash, no persons trapped or injured. View on Twitter [external link]
KENSINGTON | #FRNSW Anzac Parade, kitchen fire in a shop, crews on scene have contained the blaze to the room of origin.@LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
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