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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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COOTAMUNDRA | #FRNSW Byrne Street, a single level house fire in progress, crews on scene performing firefighting operations and search and rescue. View on Twitter [external link]
WAGGA WAGGA | #FRNSW Fire in a plant room in an educational facility, crews on scene working towards fire containment.@WaggaCouncil View on Twitter [external link]
MACQUARIE FIELDS | #FRNSW Coronata Way, abandoned house has been completely destroyed by fire, investigations are continuing. View on Twitter [external link]
HUNTERS HILL | #FRNSW final update | small fire extinguished in a home on Ryde Road. No injuries reported. No information on how the fire started. View on Twitter [external link]
HUNTERS HILL | #FRNSW working to contain a fire in a home on Ryde Road near Mary Street. Six fire trucks with 22 firefighters in attendance. View on Twitter [external link]
Grafton’s Fire and Rescue NSW crew is singing the praises of its recent, new drone capability, declaring it a ‘game-changer’ for local firefighting. The Grafton Fire Station first received its drone or Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) licence in February 2021. Almost... Learn more about the Grafton firefighters celebrate drone capabilities – ‘It’s like having a helicopter in your pocket’ at Grafton.
REVESBY | #FRNSW M5 Motorway southbound, garage truck on fire, crews on scene working towards extinguishment.@CB_Express @LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
MARSDEN PARK | #FRNSW Langford Dr, two people are trapped due to a multiple car accident, rescue crews are currently on scene performing extradition.@LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) experts are investigating the cause of a fatal unit fire overnight at Young, in the state's South-Western Slopes. The blaze broke out in Stoneridge Street, just before 11pm. Four fire trucks and 20 firefighters from FRNSW and... Learn more about the Fatal fire in Hilltops Region at Young.
ULTIMO | #FRNSW Broadway, kitchen fire in a restaurant, crews have quickly extinguished the fire, salvage work is in progress.@LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Due to increasing fire activity around the Tenterfield area, the residents of Tenterfield and surrounds should prepare for ember attack.Residents should stay up-to-date with the changing conditions through the Hazards Near Me app and #RFS website: View on Twitter [external link]
GIRRAWEEN | The remaining smouldering pockets of fire have now been extinguished by firefighters with the help of demolition crews. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have extinguished a fire outside a large factory at Wetherill Park, in Sydney's west. Around 1pm today, more than 50 firefighters and 15 fire trucks were deployed to Redfern Street where a blaze had broken... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW crews extinguish paper factory yard fire at Wetherill Park.
DUBBO | #FRNSW Sterling Road, fire in an air conditioning unit on the roof of a house, crews currently at work with two lines of hose. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is responding to more than 50 calls for help after strong winds lashed parts of Sydney's west and south-west overnight. Gusts of more than 100 kilometres per hour buffeted some suburbs, leaving a trail of debris... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW responds to dozens of incidents after wild winds batter parts of Sydney at NSW.
RT @jihaddibmp: Congratulations to Jeremy Fewtrell AFSM on todays appointed as Commissioner of @FRNSW . His 26 years of outstanding service, where he has climbed the ranks from firefighter to Commissioner, have prepared him for his biggest role yet. Go well Commissioner ! View on Twitter [external link]
SYDNEY METRO AREA | #FRNSW Numerous trees have been brought to the ground by high winds overnight. Exercise caution around them as power lines may have been brought down and coukd be still alive.@LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
ROUSE HILL | #FRNSW Cudgegong Rd, overnight house fire extinguished by FRNSW crews in breathing apparatus, investigations are continuing. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Total Fire Bans will be in place tomorrow, Tue 31 Oct, across 7 areas. Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast with much of the state predicted to have high to extreme fire danger. For more information on Total Fire Ban rules, visit the #RFS website: View on Twitter [external link]
GIRRAWEEN | Demolition of the building destroyed by fire on Sunday has started. This will allow FFs to gain access to the deep-seated fires that have continued to smoulder. The smoke plume has reduced. Several fires still burn under the rubble causing smoke to emit from the site. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Frost Rd, Woodside (Tenterfield) A fire is burning in the vicinity of Frost Rd, Woodside, 20km west of Tenterfield. Fire activity spreading in a northerly direction towards properties along Bruxner Hwy, these residents should Prepare Now. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Ogilvie Drive Fire, TabulumFirefighters remain on scene of a fire burning near Ogilvie Drive, Tabulum. The fire is also burning in an E direction towards Plains Station Rd. Residents in the vicinity of Plains Station Rd should Prepare Now. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) firefighters have pulled off the 'purr-fect' rescue effort, extricating a cantankerous kitten from the dashboard of a car at Blackett, in Sydney's west. The kitten was being driven home for the first time by its... Learn more about the Prepared for Anything...even kittens caught in car dashboards at Blackett.
RYDALMERE | #FRNSW Brodie Street, large amount of oil on the roadway, multiple crews on scene rendering safe.@LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Ogilvie Drive Fire, Tabulum (Tenterfield)A fire is burning in the vicinity of Ogilvie Dr, Tabulum, 50km NE of Tenterfield. The fire is burning in a W direction towards isolated properties. Residents near Ogilvie Drive should Prepare Now. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Total Fire Bans are now in place for the Greater Sydney, Illawarra/Shoalhaven, Central Ranges, Southern Ranges, North Western, Upper Central West Plains, Lower Central West Plains. For more information on Total Fire Ban rules, visit the #RFS website: View on Twitter [external link]
GUILDFORD WEST | #FRNSW Fairfield Road, overnight fire in a garage which spread to the main residence has being extinguished by FRNSW crews. One person was transported to hospital by ambulance after suffering smoke inhalation.@NSWAmbulance View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: WATCH & ACT: Frist Rd, Woodside (Tenterfield)The fire has crossed Woodside Rd and is moving in a north-easterly direction, towards the Bruxner Highway. If you are in the vicinity of Woodside Rd and Frost Rd, Prepare Now.Smoke is visible from the Bruxner Highway. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: WATCH & ACT: Wilkinson Rd, Ingleburn (Campbelltown LGA)A grass fire is burning in a northerly direction between Carnarvon Street and Stennett Road. If you are in the area, monitor the situation. Multiple fire trucks are on scene and there is no immediate threat to property. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: There will be 7 areas of Total Fire Ban tomorrow, Monday 30 October. Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast with much of the state predicted to have high to extreme fire danger. For more information on Total Fire Ban rules, visit the #RFS website: View on Twitter [external link]
Further Information
- For flood information and warnings, visit the NSW State Emergency Service website [external link].
- For bushfire and grass fire warnings or more information on bushfire incidents, visit the NSW Rural Fire Service website [external link].
- For the latest information on changes to traffic conditions, visit Live Traffic NSW [external link].
- During major incidents look and listen for information on TV, radio, the internet, mobile phones and neighbours.
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