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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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RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Willi Willi Rd Fire, Moparrabah (Kempsey)A bush fire is currently burning in the vicinity of Willi Willi Rd, Moparrabah, 35 km north west of Kempsey. Residents in the vicinity of McCoys Creek Rd and Toorumbee Rd should prepare now. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Watch and Act: Horseshoe Creek Rd Fire, Upper Horseshoe Creek (Kyogle LGA)A fire is burning in the vicinity of Horseshoe Creek Rd, 11km NE of Kyogle. Residents in the vicinity of Horseshoe Creek Rd and Sargents Rd should prepare now. View on Twitter [external link]
BEGA | #FRNSW East Street, house fire in progress, crews on scene attacking the fire, all persons accounted for. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: A community meeting will be held this evening to provide residents with information on the Wallangra Fire burning to the west of Ashford (Inverell LGA).The meeting will be held tonight (15 October 2023) at: 6pm at the Ashford Bowling Club - 29 Bala St, Ashford View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Total Fire Bans will be in place Monday 16 Oct, for Greater Sydney, Greater Hunter, Far North Coast, North Coast, New England, Northern Slopes, North Western & Upper Central West Plains areas. Hot, dry & windy conditions, high to extreme fire danger is forecast. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: Firefighters and aircraft are working to contain a bush fire burning in the Wallangra area, 50km north of Inverell. The fire is heading in a north easterly direction between Wallangra Rd and Limestone Rd. Residents along Limestone Rd should Prepare Now. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have saved a home from a large Lithium-Ion battery fire at Warrawee, on Sydney’s upper north shore. A resident was charging the battery, used to power a leaf blower, in the carport of the home... Learn more about the Firefighters save house from Lithium-Ion battery blaze at Warrawee.
WARRAWEE | Firefighters save house from Lithium-Ion battery blaze. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have saved a home from a large Lithium-Ion battery fire at Warrawee, on Sydneys upper north shore.A resident was charging the battery, used t... View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has determined there was a 12-percent increase in house fires during winter this year, sparking calls for more working smoke alarms in NSW homes. The latest statistics gathered by FRNSW indicate there were 1063 residential fires... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW concerned about increasing rate of winter fires at NSW.
NSW | Fire and Rescue NSW concerned about increasing rate of winter fires. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has determined there was a 12-percent increase in house fires during winter this year, sparking calls for more working smoke alarms in NSW hom... View on Twitter [external link]
RAVENSWORTH | #FRNSW Bays Water Creek Rd, 4 vehicle accident involving 3 trucks and a car, crews on scene assisting Rural Fire Service.@NSWRFS @LiveTrafficNSW View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are battling a large warehouse fire at Five Dock, in Sydney's inner west. Shortly after 3pm, FRNSW received multiple Triple-Zero (000) calls reporting large volumes of smoke issuing from the warehouse on Parramatta Road. On arrival,... Learn more about the Crews battle a warehouse fire on Parramatta Rd at Five Dock.
FIVE DOCK | Crews battle a warehouse fire on Parramatta Rd - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are battling a large warehouse fire at Five Dock, in Sydney's inner west.Shortly after 3pm, FRNSW received multiple Triple-Zero (000) calls r... View on Twitter [external link]
BELLBIRD | #FRNSW Kearsley St, abandoned house on fire, firefighters have contained it to the room of origin. View on Twitter [external link]
FIVE DOCK | #FRNSW Parramatta Rd, factory fire in progress, crews on scene now commencing firefighting procedures.@LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
FIVE DOCK | #FRNSW responding to reports of a building for on Parramatta Road xs William Street. more information to follow... @LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
Wetherill Park | #FRNSW UPPDATE : information from firefighters on scene. The fire has been knocked down, now checking for any fire spread into the building using thermal image camera. @2GB873 @dailytelegraph @smh @fairfieldtoday @fairfieldadvanc @WSFM1017 @LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
WETHERILL PARK | #FRNSW Victoria Ave, two cars and multiple pallets on fire impacting a building structure, crews currently on route. View on Twitter [external link]
FAIRFIELD EAST | #FRNSW Woodville Rd, an accident involving a car and truck, one person trapped, extradition by rescue crews in progress.@LiveTrafficSyd View on Twitter [external link]
TOLLAND | #FRNSW Anne Street, unit fire in progress, crews on scene gaining access to a flat on the third floor. View on Twitter [external link]
HORNSBY HEIGHTS | #FRNSW Montview Ave, single car accident with a person trapped, patient has been released and handed over to NSW Ambulance Service.@LiveTrafficSyd @NSWAmbulance View on Twitter [external link]
RT @NSWRFS: A Total Fire Ban will be in place tomorrow for the Greater Hunter, Greater Sydney, Lower Central West Plains, North Western, Northern Slopes & Upper Central West Plains. With hot, dry & windy conditions, high to extreme fire danger is forecast for several areas across the state. View on Twitter [external link]
GREYSTANES | #FRNSW Merrylands Rd, two car accident, one person trapped, rescue in underway. View on Twitter [external link]
MAITLAND | #FRNSW Sempill St, gas line has been ruptured during an excavation, crews on scene providing fire protection. View on Twitter [external link]
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators are working to determine the cause of a fire which has engulfed a factory at Jamisontown, in Sydney's west. More than 40 firefighters and 14 fire trucks were deployed to the Regentville Street complex, where... Learn more about the Fire and Rescue NSW investigators examine cause of factory fire at Jamisontown.
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are working to clear a major spill of combustible liquid today at Mascot, in Sydney's inner south. The operation began around 4:30am when two semi-trailers collided at the intersection of O'Riordan Street and Joyce Drive,... Learn more about the Major spill of combustible liquid impacts morning commute near Sydney Airport at Mascot.
REGENTVILLE | Fire and Rescue NSW investigators examine cause of factory fire - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) investigators are working to determine the cause of a fire which has engulfed a factory at Jamisontown, in Sydney's west..More t... View on Twitter [external link]
MASCOT | Major spill of combustible liquid impacts morning commute near Sydney Airport - VIDEO. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews are working to clear a major spill of combustible liquid today at Mascot, in Sydney's inner south.The operation b... View on Twitter [external link]
RT @LiveTrafficSyd: UPDATE: Traffic remains heavy around the Domestic Terminal at @SydneyAirport due to this truck crash and fluid spill on Joyce Dr. You can travel past it both ways under contra flow conditions, but continue to factor in plenty of extra travel time. View on Twitter [external link]
RT @LiveTrafficSyd: UPDATE: A contra flow is now in place on Joyce Dr, allowing traffic to pass this truck crash & fluid spill in each direction. Continue to allow plenty of extra travel time if travelling to @SydneyAirport or consider catching a @T8SydneyTrains instead. Traffic's heavy in the area. 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.
- Call Triple Zero (000) to report all fires and emergencies.